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Ameenee Magu tree removal: Decision to be made on Sunday, RDC expects financial loss

October 7, 2022, 10:21

Malé, Maldives - Road Development Corporation (RDC) has said in Civil Court that the company is likely to sustain financial losses should the court order a temporary order to stop… Continued

South Maldives to expect heavy rain fall: MET

October 7, 2022, 08:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Meteorological Center (MET) has issued a white alert to the southern atolls of Maldives, forecasting heavy rain fall in the area. According to weather reports, the… Continued

Four MoUs signed between Maldives and Bahrain

October 7, 2022, 07:49

Bahrain - On Thursday, Maldives and Bahrain exchanged four key agreements between both countries, marking a pivotal progress in the countries' bilateral relationship. The ceremony where the agreements were exchanged… Continued

MPL fuel theft – Diesel worth MVR 28.3 million stolen!

October 6, 2022, 15:43

Malé, Maldives - Special audit report on fuel purchase of Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has revealed that fuel worth over MVR 28.3 million was stolen from the company between 2018… Continued

Hithadhoo Port re-development to commence next month

October 6, 2022, 13:45

Addu City, Maldives - Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced that the physical works for Hithadhoo Port development will start next month. In a press conference held by MPL, CEO… Continued

Jammers to be installed in Maafushi Prison

October 6, 2022, 11:46

Maafushi, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that call jammers will be installed at Maafushi Prison to curb scam calls currently on the rise in the country. Speaking on… Continued

New runway at VIA made operational

October 6, 2022, 11:01

Malé, Maldives - The new runway at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been made operational today. The runway, located at the main transportation hub of the country was inaugurated by… Continued

President and First Lady depart to Bahrain

October 5, 2022, 18:00

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed departed on Wednesday on a State Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The President is travelling to Bahrain… Continued

Drugs worth over MVR 12 million seized!

October 5, 2022, 17:56

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Customs Service has revealed that they have seized drugs worth over MVR 12 million. According to a statement released by Customs the drugs were found from… Continued

“Only 12 MP’s signed to impeach me”: Speaker Nasheed

October 5, 2022, 13:28

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Speaker of Parliament and Former President Mohamed Nasheed has claimed that only 12 MP’s signed to impeach him. Attempt to impeach Speaker Nasheed started following his… Continued