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Parking zone work begins near Nasheed’s residence following May 6 attack

May 10, 2021, 16:56

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council has commenced work to establish a parking zone near Billoorijehige after removing the parking zone from Neelofaru Hingun. The project was commenced for the… Continued

Covid-19 situation worsens, 65% of ICU occupied by Youth!

May 10, 2021, 16:50

Male', Maldives —The Health Protection Agency has revealed that the worsening Covid-19 situation in the Maldives, this time, 65% of the ICU has been filled by the youth. While speaking… Continued

Hiya flat draw stops due to Covid-19

May 10, 2021, 16:04

Hulhumalé, Maldives - Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, the Hulhumalé Hiya flat draw has come to an abrupt halt. Housing Development Corporation (HDC) had started the draw in… Continued

Covid-19: GDh. Thinadhoo Council under quarantine

May 10, 2021, 15:27

GDh. Atoll, Maldives - A large number of staff from the GDh. Thinadhoo council office have been placed under quarantine after an employee tests positive. Local news "Gaafu" reports that… Continued

BREAKING: Man succumbs to Covid-19 in Maafushi, 3rd death today

May 10, 2021, 15:21

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency informed that a 74 year old Maldivian male in K. Maafushi declared dead at 09:45, tested positive for Covid-19. This is the third Covid-19… Continued

Curfew imposed in L. Gan and Maamigili

May 10, 2021, 15:11

Maldives - Curfew has been imposed on L. Gan and ADh. Maamigili due to the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases across Maldives. A statement signed and released by Director General… Continued

Fire at children’s shelter was due to lack of fire safety measures: Ombudsperson

May 10, 2021, 15:09

Malé, Maldives - The Ombudsperson's Office said that the fire which broke out at the children's shelter in Villimalé, 'Kudakudhinge Hiya', earlier this month was due to the lack of… Continued

Supreme Court orders Kaadedhdhoo airport to be returned to Villa

May 10, 2021, 15:02

Male', Maldives —The Supreme Court has announced that the government had unjustly abolished the agreement made with Villa Air to operate Kaadedhdhoo airport and has ordered the airport to be… Continued

Dollar rate rises to MVR 19!

May 10, 2021, 14:10

Malé, Maldives - The dollar rate in the black market has increased to MVR 19 again. The dollar price increased again this time after a decrease in the prices earlier… Continued

3 out of 5 samples test positive for Covid-19 in Malé

May 10, 2021, 13:54

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) said that every three out of five samples collected in Malé test positive for Covid-19. According to the latest statistics revealed by HPA,… Continued