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Influenza and dengue fever are spreading rapidly in Male' City and parts of Male' Atoll, with Maafushi and Himmafushi reporting particularly high dengue activity. Pediatrician Dr. Ahmed Faisal noted that some children are experiencing severe flu symptoms, including body aches so intense they are...
A woman who underwent an emergency caesarean section at the International Medical and Diagnostic Centre (IMDC) in Addu has died. The deceased was identified as 28-year-old Aishath Nazaahath Ahmed Didi of Tamanna, S. Hithadhoo. She was admitted to the facility after her due date. IMDC said in a...
Chief Justice Abdul Ghanee Mohamed, accompanied by Justices Ali Rasheed Hussain, Abdullah Hameed, and Mohamed Saleem, attended the International Conference on Justice held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday and Monday. The conference brought together representatives from 50 countries to discuss...
An internal rift has emerged within the leadership of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) following a dialogue started by former President Mohamed Nasheed, who suggested that both he and former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih should not contest the 2028 presidential election.
Maldives Police have reported 45 road accidents across Male', the Sinamale' Bridge, and the highway between November 16 and 22, with three people injured and 37 vehicles damaged. According to police data, 42 of the accidents occurred in Male', while three were reported on the Sinamale' Bridge and...
Another employee of the National Drug Agency (NDA) has been arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences. Police confirmed the arrest of Ismail Abdulla, 42, of GDh. Gadhdhoo. He was brought before the court on Monday and remanded in custody for five days after informing the court that he...
A reporting session was held for graduates of the Project for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS), a program funded by the Japanese government. Five students from the 3rd and 4th batches, who recently completed their master’s programs in Japan, presented their research findings and...
State Electric Company, STELCO has concluded an electrician course conducted exclusively for women.
Being a minor is not an excuse to escape accountability for serious crimes, the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) said Saturday, urging authorities to enforce laws that clearly outline how violent offenses committed by children should be handled. The Ministry of Family and Social Development has...
Maldives Immigration has officially transitioned to a fully digital visa system, with e-visas now being issued for all foreign nationals. The new system, launched on November 10 and effective from this Sunday onwards, eliminates the need for physical passport stamps. Under the new rules, all visa...
High Court judge Mohamed Faisal resigned from his post on Sunday while the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) continues an investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering. Faisal has not stated the reason for his resignation. His conduct is also under inquiry by the Judicial...
Former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail, who resigned as Chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Sunday evening, said one of the reasons for his decision was to give party leaders more space to speak and manage the party’s affairs. Fayyaz was elected MDP Chairman on May 23, 2022,...