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Samiya appointed as new Permanent Secretary of Health Ministry

August 10, 2020, 14:00

Male', Maldives - Ministry of Health has announced that Aishath Samiya has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. The position became vacant on February of this… Continued

Covid-19: Brazil nears 100,000 deaths

August 10, 2020, 12:05

Brasilia, Brazil — Five months after the first case was confirmed in the country, Brazil is now nearing 100,000 deaths from the virus Covid-19. Since late May, the nation of 210… Continued

Covid-19- Addu records third case, Hithadhoo removed from monitoring status

August 10, 2020, 11:00

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City has confirmed a third case of Covid-19 in the city on Sunday night. HEOC, revealed that a 58 year old female who was tested… Continued

Covid-19: Confirmed cases in Maldives surpasses 5000

August 10, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — Confirmed cases in Maldives surpasses 5000 after HPA confirmed additional 143 Covid-19 cases. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of August 8 and 6pm of August 9, additional 143 cases… Continued

Elder muslim driver forced to chant “Jai Shree Ram” and gets beaten up

August 9, 2020, 22:00

Jaipur, India — A 52-year-old Muslim auto-rickshaw driver was beaten up by two people on Friday and was allegedly forced to chant pro-Modi slogans. The complainant told that he was stopped… Continued

Red alert issued to 7 districts of Kerala

August 9, 2020, 20:30

Kerala, India — 7 districts of Kerala is on red alert as Kerala is expected to recieve heavy rainfall in the coming 24 hours. On Sunday The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)… Continued

MNDF advices to take caution while traveling at sea

August 9, 2020, 19:00

Male', Maldives - Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has advised all vessels traveling by sea to be cautious while out at sea during these times. Reminding that harsh weather and… Continued

Covid-19: New Zealand marks 100 days without active cases

August 9, 2020, 17:00

Wellington, New Zealand — New zealand on Sunday marked its 100 days since the country saw an active case. Without the fear of getting infected, the South Pacific nation of 5… Continued

No physical classes in Sharafuddin School for 2 days

August 9, 2020, 16:00

Addu City, Hithadhoo - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that all schools of Hithadhoo will remain closed for the next two days. Following a positive case being identified in… Continued

JUST IN: Hithadhoo, Addu City on lockdown

August 9, 2020, 14:00

Addu City, Maldives - Hithadhoo, the capital district of Addu City has been placed on monitoring status until further notice by Health Protection Agency (HPA). In a letter sent by… Continued