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National flag of Maldives to be flown half-mast in honor of the late King of Kuwait

September 30, 2020, 16:00

Malé, Maldives — The National flag of Maldives is to be flown at half-mast to tribute to the late King of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. The… Continued

India starts USD 800 million airport expansion project in Maldives

September 30, 2020, 15:45

Hanimaadhoo, Maldives - The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has started working on the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project, which is considered as one of the largest infrastructure and connectivity… Continued

Person with disability raped in Addu City

September 30, 2020, 15:15

Addu City, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has started investigating a case where a woman with disability has been raped in Hulhumeedhoo, Addu City. Maldives Police Service revealed that a… Continued

All random samples from Addu test negative

September 30, 2020, 14:30

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) has confirmed that all 272 samples collected during random surveillance in Addu City have tested negative. AEH revealed that the samples which… Continued

Tourism Ministry advertises Ihavandhippolhu for investment

September 30, 2020, 13:30

Ihavandhippolhu, Maldives - The Tourism Ministry has started advertising an investment opportunity for a island in Ivanadhippolhu Atoll. Tourism Ministry said in an advertisement released to social media, on Tuesday, that… Continued

JUST IN: Multiple Covid-19 cases among Addu Police Academy workers in quarantine

September 30, 2020, 12:09

Addu City, Maldives - Multiple cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed among the Indian workers of Addu Police Academy who arrived in Addu City via Cochin. While the total number… Continued

Mayor of Male’ to be charged with corruption

September 30, 2020, 11:00

Male', Maldives - Anti Corruption Commission of Maldives (ACC) has filed with the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) of Maldives to charge the Mayor of Male', Shifa Mohamed with corruption. ACC… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 37 confirmed cases and 87 recoveries

September 30, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA announces additional 37 confirmed cases and 87 recoveries over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of September 28, and 6pm of September 29,… Continued

40 km of asphalt road to be developed in Addu

September 29, 2020, 23:30

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Abdullah Sodiq (Sobe)has revealed that 40 kilometers of Addu roads have been planned to be developed with asphalt. While the necessary equipment… Continued

King of Kuwait passes away at age 91

September 29, 2020, 23:15

Kuwait City, Kuwait — The King of Kuwait, or better known as the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 91. Sabah has… Continued