News

Unprecedented Hajj begins with only 1,000 pilgrims

July 29, 2020, 20:15

Mecca, Saudi Arabia — Unprecendented Hajj begins in Mecca with only 1,000 pilgrims rather than the usual 2 million. Due to the concerns over the ongoing pandemic, Islam's most important annual… Continued

Addu will also not hold Eid prayers in large congregation

July 29, 2020, 20:10

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City has announced that it will also not be holding Eid al-Adha prayers in a large congregation in an open space, following a similar announcement… Continued

Addu Nature Park starts special visitors promotion

July 29, 2020, 18:00

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Nature Park has initiated special visitor offers, following its recent reopening after a three month nationwide lockdown. The new promotion, which begin on 31st of… Continued

India bans more Chinese apps

July 29, 2020, 16:00

New Delhi, India – Along with banning the famous app TikTok, India is set to ban more apps that are made by Chinese companies. The country is reportedly reviewing hundreds of… Continued

New island discovered in Addu City

July 29, 2020, 14:00

Addu City, Maldives - A new island has been discovered in the southern most atoll of the Maldives, now administratively known as Addu City. Nalafehi Meedhoo, a community NGO working… Continued

1,000 year old medieval remedy could be potential antibiotic

July 29, 2020, 12:00

London, United Kingdom — Scientists have said that a 1,000 year old medieval remedy could be a potential antibiotic for Covid-19. According to a new research published on Tuesday, a 1,000… Continued

Universal donates 2 PCR machines to Ministry of Health

July 29, 2020, 11:00

Male', Maldives - Universal Enterprises has donated two Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machines to the Ministry of Health of Maldives, in order to support the country in curbing the on… Continued

Singer Doja Cat tests positive for coronavirus

July 29, 2020, 08:00

Los Angeles, United States – The American singer and rapper, Doja Cat is confirmed to be tested positive for the virus. The singer had some words for those she said were… Continued

Covid-19: Maldives reports additional 137 confirmed cases with no recoveries

July 28, 2020, 23:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA has confirmed additional 137 Covid-19 cases and 0 recoveries in Maldives over the past 24 hours. 137 cases is the second most amount of cases reported over a… Continued

Opposition PPM and PNC protest in Male’ demanding resignation of President

July 28, 2020, 22:16

Male', Maldives - Opposition parties PPM and PNC have taken to the streets of Male' to protest against the MDP lead government of Maldives, demanding that the administration resign. The… Continued