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Famous businessman and anesthesiologist, Dr. Manik passes away

November 26, 2020, 19:22

Singapore - The first anesthesiologist of Maldives and prominent businessman, Dr. Ibrahim Umar Manik has passed away on Wednesday night, in Singapore, while seeking treatment for a heart condition. During… Continued

Groundbreaking new treatment kills cancer cells

November 26, 2020, 18:35

Jerusalem, Israel – A group of scientists have discovered the world's first ever treatment that can be used to successfully kill the cancer cells, using DNA altering tools. A study… Continued

Corruption in MPL during lockdown

November 26, 2020, 15:57

Male’, Maldives – An investigation has started in Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) after several transactions involving corruption came to light, during the work carried out by the company through the Covid-19 lockdown.… Continued

Lawyers claim Yameen’s laptop is bugged

November 26, 2020, 13:52

Male', Maldives - Former President Yameen Abdul Qayyoom's lawyers have claimed that the laptop provided to Yameen by the Maldives Correctional Services - to listen to the audios submitted to… Continued

86 candidates withdraw from Local Council Election

November 26, 2020, 13:14

Male', Maldives - A total of 86 candidates who initially applied to contest in the Local Council Elections (LCE), which was earlier scheduled for this year, but postponed to 2021… Continued

President Solih visits Lhaviyani Atoll

November 26, 2020, 11:25

Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has traveled to Lhaviyani Atoll, also known as Faadhippolhu, which is located north of Male' Atoll on Thursday morning, on an official… Continued

Scotland becomes first in world to make menstrual products free

November 26, 2020, 09:04

Edinburgh, Scotland – Scotland has become the first country in the whole world to make menstral products lawfully free for everyone who needs them. On Tuesday, the Scottish Parliament unanimously… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 44 confirmed cases and 21 recoveries

November 26, 2020, 08:13

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces additional 44 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 21 recoveries over the past 24 hours. 34 of the confirmed 44 cases were recorded from… Continued

Japanese-inspired Miniso opens second outlet in Male’ City

November 25, 2020, 22:29

Male’, Maldives – The Japanese-inspired lifestyle product retailer, Miniso brand has opened their second outlet in the capital Male’ City of Maldives. On November 25, Miniso Maldives opened their second outlet in… Continued

Elon Musk exceeds Bill Gates to become world’s second richest man

November 25, 2020, 20:21

Los Angeles, United States – The business magnate, industrial designer and engineer, Elon Musk beats Microsoft founder, Bill Gates and takes over the title of the second richest man on… Continued