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A foreign crew member reported missing after a vessel ran aground near Kaashidhoo has been found dead, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the vessel Faisala ran aground on the reef off K. Kaashidhoo at around 8 p.m. Of the eleven people on board, ten were rescued...
The government has sent bottled water to Fuvahmulah, where the public water supply has been suspended since Monday afternoon due to contamination. Authorities expect the issue to be resolved within the next six hours. The water network in Fuvahmulah, home to around 9,000 residents, was shut down...
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has stated that while raising awareness of good dietary habits is important, it is equally essential for food outlets and vendors to provide healthy options that support these positive lifestyle choices. She made these remarks while speaking at the ceremony held today in...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his commitment to construct the bridge connecting Hulhudhoo, Meedhoo, and Hithadhoo in Addu City, announcing that a Chinese company has been appointed to develop the complete bridge design following an international tender process. The President made the...
The generational smoking ban for post-2007 generation has come into effect. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzuratifiedamendments to the Tobacco Control Act, which include a smoking ban for the post-2007 generation set to kick in in November, back in May. The new legislature prohibits both the...
Thailandās Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health warning after a batch of Hong Thai Formula 2 herbal inhalers failed microbial safety tests and was found to be contaminated. In a statement released Monday, the FDA confirmed that laboratory tests by the Department of Medical...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Maldivian Head of State to visit every inhabited island in the country completing the feat in just one year and eleven months. The President concluded his nationwide tour on Sunday with a visit to K. Thulusdhoo, the...
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that the regulations for implementing the Tobacco āGeneration Banā 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...
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare states 26 cats died in a viral infection which broke out at Olhu Hiyaa pet care facility in Hulhumaleā. Several non-governmental organizations raised serious concerns about Olhu Hiyaa, citing that 51 cats have died in 20 days in a disease outbreak. The...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and FIFA President Gianni Infantino participated in an exhibition football match held as part of the FAM Kidsā Football Festival at the National Stadium on Saturday. The special event was organised by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) in conjunction with...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government will pay MVR 2.3 billion to private businesses and award multiple development projects to private construction companies within the next 10 days. Speaking at a public gathering in Laamu atoll Gan on Tuesday evening, the President said...