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The Bank of Maldives (BML) has warned that foreign transaction limits on debit cards may be revoked for individuals found to be misusing the service. The bank said it increased the limit for using Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) accounts' debit cards abroad from November 11, to better meet customers’...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that the Hulhumalé Phase 3 reclamation project is advancing at remarkable speed, with completion targeted for the end of December. He announced that land plots in the new district will be handed over to recipients starting January, marking a major milestone...
The Amendment was passed by the 20th People’s Majlis during the 28th sitting of its third session for the year, held on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. The reforms introduced under the Amendment include the establishment of a system to regulate newly emerging substances in addition to those already...
Police have revealed that more than 500 vapes and vape cartridges were seized in an operation conducted Friday in Male' City. According to police, two houses and two vehicles were raided following a tip‑off. 89 cartridges were found under the seat of a motorcycle. 190 cartridges of various types,...
Sri Lanka has received USD 6.5 million in aid so far to recover from the damage caused by cyclone Ditwah, of which USD 2.4 million has been donated by Maldives. Sri Lankan newspaperCeylon Todayreported that Sri Lanka has received more than USD 6.59 million in financial assistance from various...
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Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Sports Ministry State Minister Hussain Ismail said on Saturday evening that he has seen the work of both incumbent Mayor Adam Azim and former Henveiru Central MP Ali Azim. He posed the question of whether the one who “kicked the party in the face” when it was...
Former Broadcasting Commission member and renowned film producer Mohamed Abdulla (Muhamma) is recovering, a source close to him confirmed on Saturday evening. He suffered a heart attack last Thursday evening and was admitted to the National Cardiac Centre at IGMH. “Now he has the tube inserted...
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold the upcoming local council elections on 4 April 2026. EC Chairman Mohamed Zahid previously stated that the election would take place on 28 March. However, according to the announcement gazetted by the EC Thursday, the polls are now scheduled for 4...
The Ministry of Education has introduced new school uniform regulations requiring girls in Grade 4 and above to wear long trousers. The Ministry stated that the decision was made to standardise uniforms across all schools in the Maldives. Uniform designs have been issued to schools. Under the new...
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