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Covid-19 spreads in Asseyri Prison; 94 prisoners positive

May 29, 2021, 15:38

K. Atoll, Maldives - Covid-19 is spreading fast in K. Himmafushi 'Asseyri' prison and 94 prisoners have tested positive for the virus. Maldives Correctional Service's official stated that out 122… Continued

Maldives to initiate campaign with Al Rais for UAE travellers

May 29, 2021, 15:03

Malé, Maldives - Visit Maldives has planned to initiate a marketing campaign with Al Rais within the same month, including online promotions, competition campaigns, holiday packages and other additional contributions.… Continued

Why can’t India change its visa policies for Maldivians: MP Usham

May 29, 2021, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - MP Ahmed Usham of Vilimalé Constituency has questioned why India is not changing the country's on-arrival and medical visa policies to ease restrictions for Maldivians in a… Continued

Top govt. official assigned for every atoll to manage Covid-19

May 29, 2021, 14:04

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assigned political appointees in high government positions for each atoll to manage the Covid-19 pandemic situation. The Health Ministry has stated that… Continued

Covid-19: Maldivians test positive twice, re-infection rates unclear

May 29, 2021, 12:58

Malé, Maldives - Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)'s Dr. Mohamed Ali stated that Maldivians are getting positive for Covid-19 even for a second time. Speaking to local news "Adhadhu", Dr.… Continued

MIRA delays upcoming tax deadlines – online services accepted

May 29, 2021, 12:38

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authorities (MIRA) alerts all taxpayers of the upcoming tax deadlines due to restrictions in Greater Malé area to stop the spread of Covid-19. Maldives… Continued

Stop spreading propaganda against Nasheed: MDP

May 29, 2021, 11:51

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) called out to stop spreading propaganda against former President and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed. MDP had said this in a statement made… Continued

Covid-19: Maldives death toll rises to 157

May 29, 2021, 10:55

Malé, Maldives - Maldives recorded the 157 Covid-19 death today, with the passing of a 86 year old Maldivian man admitted at DH11, at 05:35. In addition, at 23:38 last… Continued

Maldives reiterates unwavering commitment to Palestinian people at UN Human Rights Council Special Meeting

May 29, 2021, 10:38

Geneva, Switzerland - The Human Rights Council (HRC) held a special session to address “the grave human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem” on Thursday, 27… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 10 cases recorded in Addu City!

May 28, 2021, 20:57

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital has reported that additional ten people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu city today.  While Addu City recorded 10 cases of today, the… Continued