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A dinghy with three people aboard, traveling from Gaafu Dhaalu atoll Fiyori to Gaafu Alifu atoll Dhevvadhoo, has been reported as missing. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed that the dinghy, which was transporting watermelons, was last heard from around 6:12 pm the day before. It...
The Ministry of Health has provided clarification on what qualifies as advertising under the Food Advertising Regulations released on February 20, 2025, addressing concerns from small businesses and entrepreneurs within the food and beverage sector. Under these regulations, all food advertisements...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the decentralised system, continuing the work already underway. In a post on his official X account marking Decentralisation Day, President Dr Muizzu highlighted the Government's close collaboration with citizens to achieve...
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has partnered with STO to introduce the "Ran Furusathu" promotion, which rewards customers who make purchases using BML cards at STO locations. This weekly promotion, which started on February 23, 2025, will run until February 28, 2025, with two fortunate winners each...
STELCO is set to deploy 350 staff members tomorrow to complete electricity meter readings throughout the Male' area in just one day. In a press briefing, STELCO's General Manager Mohamed Saleem announced that the next round of meter readings will take place on March 30, following Ramadan. The...
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced a collaboration with two Islamic organizations, Al-Asr and Ilm Jamiyya, to release a video series aimed at increasing religious awareness during Ramadan. HDC stated that the initiative is designed to educate the public on Islamic customs during...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced modifications to the land use plan for the Gulhifalhu area to ensure that individuals allocated plots under the previous government's Binveriya Scheme will now receive their plots from already reclaimed land. Under former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s...
The Maldives has called on the international community to go beyond rebuilding destroyed structures and focus on restoring the rights, human dignity, and livelihoods of the Palestinian people. Speaking at the high-level segment of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland,...
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to clear 150 containers per day, except Fridays, during the month of Ramadan. On half-operational days, the clearance target will be 100 containers. At a press conference, Head of Port Operations Ilyas Mohamed stated that priority will be given to...
The Maldivian government has decided to reclaim a portion of Dh. Bandidhoo's lagoon to relocate fibre-related and similar industrial work that currently disrupts local life on the island. During his visit to the islands of Dhaalu Atoll, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that the government...
The 19-year-old victim involved in the collision between a police car and a motorcycle on December 26th has been transferred to India for further treatment. Since the accident, the victim had been receiving care at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), followed by treatment at the Deco Chamber at...
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announced today that the installation of additional elevators in four of the Hiyaa Towers will be completed within the next two months. According to an HDC Media Official, efforts are underway to install additional lifts in all sixteen towers, with the...