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The Supreme Court on Sunday overturned a High Court ruling that ordered the recognition of PhD certificates issued by a foreign college and directed the lower court to reconsider compensation for one of the petitioners. The case stems from a 2016 programme conducted by AIIMS College in the...
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that the regulations for implementing the Tobacco ‘Generation Ban’ which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals born in 2007 or later will be gazetted before the law comes into effect next Saturday. The amendment to the Tobacco...
Three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of two containers holding more than 13 million cigarettes from the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) terminal in Hulhumalé, police confirmed on Saturday. The latest arrests were made on Friday. Police identified the suspects...
The Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), the country’s largest and only internationally recognized running event, was held on Friday at Central Park in Hulhumale', drawing a vibrant turnout of over 4,500 runners from across the Maldives. The 5K event saw participation from professional athletes,...
The government of President Mohamed Muizzu has faced condemnation after anti-Israel protestors were forced out of the National Stadium in Male' during a football match with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Infantino joined an exhibition match on Friday, where the FIFA President’s team faced off...
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has urged the public to ensure that no anger or division arises from the decision by Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo to separate from Addu City Council. In Saturday’s referendum, Feydhoo voted against forming a separate council, while Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo voted in favor of...
Velana International Airport (VIA) marked another milestone in its expansion yesterday as British Airways officially commenced operations from the airport’s newly built Terminal 1. The event signifies the addition of one of the world’s most renowned carriers to the list of airlines now operating...
The Maldives’ aviation sector reached a new milestone today as Virgin Atlantic officially began operating from Velana International Airport’s cutting-edge Terminal 1. A formal inauguration marked the shift, signalling the facility’s transformation into a key hub for international carriers. In...
A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27, raising the likelihood of rough seas and scattered rainfall across parts of the Maldives if its trajectory shifts southward. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a...
Some 200 suspects jailed pending the outcome of their trials have requested to be released under the electronic monitoring mechanism. The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has introduced a monitoring mechanism in May, where individuals detained indefinitely can get released with ankle monitors if...
The Ministry of Defense has announced that the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) will be conducting operations in Male' City in preparation for next month’s Victory Day celebrations. According to the ministry’s statement issued Thursday, the army will continue its activities in the capital...
National carrier Maldivian has announced significant fare reductions for flights to Malaysia and Bangkok as part of a special year-end promotion. According to the airline, the discounted fares will apply to selected flights operating in December 2025. For Bangkok, the promotion is available on...