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In his announcements last evening, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said that he has instructed the concerned agencies to modify the amendments to the Drugs Act to include greater punishments, including capital punishment, for drug trafficking. In his post on X, President Muizzu stated, as is the norm...
The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has revealed important leadership shifts at two prominent state-owned companies— Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and Road Development Corporation (RDC). Ali Zuhair, who was previously the Managing Director of RDC, has taken on the role of new...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated MCGH Opticals, established under the Malé City Group of Hospitals to provide opticianry services as part of the Government’s healthcare initiative. The inauguration ceremony was held today at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Following...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has conferred the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin (O.D.R.I) on Qasim Ibrahim, who previously received the Honour of the Order of the Dignified Rule of Muleege Dynasty (O.D.R.M.D). The esteemed national honour was presented at the official Independence Day...
Following a successful state visit to the Maldives, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived back in India. After his short trip to the Maldives, the Indian PM conveyed his sincere appreciation to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the Maldivian government, and its citizens for their generous...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed observe the military display, procession, and cultural performances on Saturday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Maldivian independence Upon arrival at Republic Square, they were welcomed by the Minister of Defence, Mohamed Ghassan...
Former national football player and former FAM President Ahmed Thoriq, commonly referred to as Tom, has been chosen unopposed as the new President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) during an extraordinary congress held today in Meeruma. Thoriq, who previously held the role of FAM...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that holistic development is well within reach through efforts grounded in the national interest. The President made this statement while addressing the opening ceremony of the Velana International Airport’s new terminal. At the function, the President...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that a seaplane platform will be established in N. Velidhoo and is expected to become operational by January next year. He made the statement during his ongoing tour of the inhabited islands of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll, while addressing residents of...
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has shown hope that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imminent trip to the Maldives will enhance tourist numbers from India. Modi is set to land in Maldives next Friday for a two-day official visit. In a discussion with Asian News International (ANI), Nasheed...
The Family Protection Authority (FPA) expressed worries today that, despite the increase in sexual offenses, rape evidence kits exist in merely two hospitals nationwide. FPA raised these issues during today's session of the Parliament's Committee on Human Rights and Gender. The meeting took place...
Mohamed Ibrahim, the Member of Parliament for Galolhu North, has once again called on the Parliament to address the challenges Maldivian students studying piloting in Spain under the government loan program face Mohamed Ibrahim petitioned Parliament on behalf of Flyby Aviation Academy and ES...