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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...
FreeDive Maldives has officially made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most people snorkeling simultaneously in a single venue. The landmark event was proudly hosted by Siyam World Maldives, bringing together an unprecedented number of participants for a synchronized ocean...
Former Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairman Fayyaz Ismail said on Friday that the party requires an opposition mayor who will challenge the government consistently. Fayyaz made the remarks as the MDP prepares to select its candidate for the Malé mayoral election. Incumbent Malé Mayor Adam...
Incumbent Male’ Mayor Adam Azim has appealed to re-elect him for the post, citing that he has done 10 years’ work in just one and a half years. Speaking at the ‘Dhenves Adam Azim’ rally on Friday night, Azim vowed not to let any misconceptions arise among the public, adding that he would always...
Renowned actor, former parliamentarian Mohamed Abdulla (Muhamma) is currently undergoing treatment following a heart attack.Muhamma is currently undergoing treatment at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Muhamma, who previously served as the parliamentarian for Ihavandhoo constituency, last...
Police have arrested 10 people in Addu under the nationwide ‘Operation Alimagu’ targeting drug offences. Police had earlier released the names of five individuals arrested on Wednesday, stating that they were connected to a drug trafficking network. On Friday night, police said 10 locations had...
Maldives Police Service, on Friday, said 78 drug bullets were found inside the stomach of the man who was discovered dead inside a guesthouse on Sunday, November 30th. The death was reported to the Police around 12:14pm on Sunday. According to the Police, the deceased, identified as an...
Electricity has been restored to L. Gan after nearly eight hours of blackout caused by a fire at the Fenaka power plant. The fire broke out at 14:45 hrs on Wednesday and was extinguished by 15:50 hrs, according to police. While no injuries were reported, the engine room sustained damage that...
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Maldives for its swift and generous assistance following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka last week. In a post on X on Wednesday,...
The Atoll Business Expo, the first ever business expo to be held outside the capital and in the islands, will take place in Baa Atoll, Eydhafushi in 2026. The event will present an opportunity for people in the Maldivian business industry to showcase their products and services, meet industry...
Home Minister Ali Ihusaan on Wednesday said police were asked to provide video footage in the case of former Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan, who was arrested on serious criminal charges. Shamaan was arrested on the night of March 21 for allegedly using his position to extort money from...
Two field officers of the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) have been charged with issuing clearances for food shipments without the required health certificates. The Prosecutor General’s Office confirmed Wednesday that charges were filed against: Both men face three counts of misconduct in...