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The Maldives Police Service has initiated an inquiry following the severing of a power cable at a substation of State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) situated near the clock tower in Maleā. The authorities were informed of the incident by the Police at around 21:46pm on Thursday night. During...
The Maldivian fusion group 2ofus has traveled to India to take part in the live auditions for the eleventh season of Indiaās Got Talent, a major talent show in India. The live auditions for Indiaās Got Talent will take place at Nahar International School in Mumbai. The group consists of five...
The Maldives Hajj Corporation plans to move forward with building a city hotel in Maafushi, despite Finance Minister Moosa Zameerās wariness regarding the corporationās investment in the guesthouse business. The hotel initiative will be executed by Maafushi Islamic Tourism Pvt Ltd (MIT), a branch...
The Parliament has approved changes to the Thalassemia Control Act, which includes new guidelines for the selection criteria of the Thalassemia Centre's Director General and rules related to marriage between those at risk of having thalassemia-affected offspring. The legislation, introduced by MP...
The Peopleās Majlis has approved a government-backed bill that reduces authority from councils, revising the Decentralization Act of the Maldives. The bill was approved with 51 votes during a committee meeting on Tuesday evening, with slight modifications. Multiple councils and opposing political...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially designated Alifu Alifu Ranfaru Lagoon as part of Alifu Alifu Maalhos, in fulfillment of a commitment made to the local community. Following this decision, Alifu Alifu Ranfaru Lagoon has been officially added to the list of inhabited islands in the...
The Higher Education Ministry announced yesterday that there have been 195 complaints submitted concerning the preliminary list of students eligible for student loans this year. This year, 1,338 students sought the student loan, but only 500 positions were available. Out of the applicants, 806...
CleanTech Maldives is proud to announce an exclusive, invite-only showcase event titled āBreathe Clean, Live Pureā, taking place on 9th August 2025, from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Riveli Beach Club. Uniting top resort operators, property management experts, and specialized cleaning professionals,the...
As stated by authorities, Khadheejath Maisara Aboobakr Faisal, 15, Seeniyage, Lh. Naifaru was last observed departing from her home in Naifaru at approximately 10:25 pm on August 2. Authorities reported that the teenager was discovered on the streets of Naifaru early Tuesday evening. This wasnāt...
The nominations for the āPresident's Award for Special Achievementā have been officially launched by the Special Awards Committee. This yearly award honors individuals who demonstrate outstanding talent and make important contributions to national development. Candidates who are interested can...
The government of Sri Lanka has declared that it will provide one-year medical visas and spouse visas to Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka, starting from August 1st. Previously, Maldivians received medical visas valid for 3 to 4 months. Ambassador Masood Imad stated that the alteration followed...
A 17-year-old boy passed away in Fuvahmulah City early Wednesday, shortly after being rushed to the hospital with severe injuries from a motorcycle crash. The incident, occurring on Husnuheena Magu in the Funaadu area, was reported to authorities at approximately 02:40 am on Wednesday. As per the...