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Increased cases of COVID-19, viral fever reported last week
Health Protection Agency (HPA) has cautioned the public regarding the increased number of COVID-19, viral fever and flu cases reported recently.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-290 -
Yameen requests online hearings in appeal case citing health issues
Opposition leader, former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has requested online hearings in an appeal lodged by him at the High Court citing health issues.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-290 -
Major Hussain Rasheed appointed as MNDF's new Information
Major Hussain Rasheed has been appointed as the Information Officer of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). He was appointed to the post on Sunday.
Source:AVAS2023-3-282 -
STO prepares to open wholesale store in Hulhumale Phase II
The State Trading Organization (STO) is preparing to begin wholesale service of staple foods -- rice, sugar, and flour -- in Hulhumale'.
Source:AVAS2023-3-280 -
Police question girlfriend again in Azhan’s death
Police have re-interrogated the girlfriend of a young man who was found dead in Hulhumale’ last year, two weeks after he went missing.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-280 -
Dengue fever on the rise in Addu City, hospital urges caution
The Addu Equatorial Hospital has urged the public to be vigilant about the spread of dengue fever.
Source:The edition2023-3-271 -
MP Wadde: Dismissing Amr while allowing JP officials to remain is ‘personal’
The decision to dismiss just State Trading Organization (STO)’s managing director Hussain Amr Mohamed Rashad, despite the existence of top government officials from other political parties openly working against the gov…
2023-3-278 -
Mass protests erupt after Netanyahu fires defense chief
Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into the streets of cities across the country on Sunday night in a spontaneous outburst of anger after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly fired his defense minister for challe…
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-270 -
Court registers appeal of Yameen’s USD 3.4M fine
The High Court has registered the appeal lodged by former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom over the USD 3.4 million fine he is required to pay within six months for money laundering.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-260 -
Heaviest rainfall in 2022 recorded in Hulhule’
The heaviest rainfall last year was recorded in Hulhule’, according to records released by Maldives Meteorological Service.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-260 -
Male’ City Mayor urge against issuing stickers for vehicles at prayer times
The Mayor of Male’ City Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday requested authorities not to issue vehicle fines for those attending prayers.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-241 -
Islamic Ministry starts collecting Zakat al-Fitr
Islamic Ministry, on Thursday, began collecting Zakat al-Fitr for the Islamic year 1444.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-242 -
MWSC Holy month of Ramadan begins for Muslims across the world
Muslims believe God began revealing the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan more than 1,400 years ago.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-237 -
Motion calling Maria's dismissal for breaching security of motorcade dismissed
he emergency motion calling for the removal of Defense Minister Maria Ahmed Didi as the failure to ensure the safety and security of state officials is a serious issue has been rejected by the Parliament.
Source:ooredoo2023-3-222 -
HDC staff sacked for taking company money for personal use
Housing Development Corporation (HDC), on Friday, confirmed that they had dismissed one of their staff for taking company money for personal use.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-183 -
FM Shahid: Islamophobia stems from inability understand Islam’s core principles
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has remarked that hate speech against Islam and Islamophobia stems from people’s inability to understand the core principles of Islam
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-180 -
Maldives’ balanced global outreach
State Trading Organization (STO), on Friday, opened an outlet in Hulhumale’ Phase II especially for the upcoming Ramadan; ‘Roadha Mart’.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-181 -
Ali Zahir: Confident President Solih can win the presidential election
Chief of Staff at the President’s Office, Ali Zahir, has confidently stated that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih can easily win this year’s presidential elections.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-152 -
Jumhoory Party to produce own candidate for presidential elections
The council of Jumhoory Party, included in the incumbent government’s coalition, on Tuesday, has decided the party will produce its own candidate to compete in the upcoming presidential elections.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-151 -
Four-year-old boy dies in fall from Henveiru building
A young boy died on early Monday, after falling from the fifth floor of a building in Henveiru district of Male’ City.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-132 -
President concludes official visit to Qatar and Germany
Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih returned to Male’ City on Sunday after concluding his official visit to Qatar and Germany.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-1211 -
President Solih meets German President Steinmeier
During the meeting, President praised Germany’s leadership in the European Union and explored avenues for support for the Maldives in negotiating tariff rates for Maldivian fish exports and easing visa facilitations for…
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-119 -
IAC Maldives raises MVR 9 million to help Turkey-Syria quake victims
International Aid Campaign (IAC) Maldives has received over MVR 9 million in donations from Maldivians to assist the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria last month.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-101 -
USAID launches Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity in Maldives
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the USAID Ocean Plastics Reduction Activity in Maldives – a five-year project to reduce environmental plastics by decreasing plastic inputs and…
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-94 -
President Solih meets Serbian President
Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.The meeting took place in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, on the sidelines of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Cou…
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-85 -
Judiciary Committee asked to investigate Shakeel’s appoint to High Court
Adam Shareef noted that both judges who issued convictions against Yameen were promoted to higher courts.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-73 -
President Solih meets with Secretary General of the UN
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-54 -
University staff receives huge salary hike
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday, revealed that the salaries of university lecturers and university top officials have been increased by a mile as of yesterday
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-39 -
FM Shahid travels to India on official visit
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, on Wednesday, traveled to neighboring India on an official visit.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-211 -
Nasheed meets Qasim’s advisor Ilham
Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) leader, Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has met with Ilham Ahmed, an advisor to Jumhoory Party’s (JP) leader and Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-18 -
AGO seeks MVR 32M lost in ventilator corruption case through arbitration
Attorney General’s Office (AG Office) has filed a complaint with the Maldives International Arbitration Centre seeking to recover the monies payable to the state over the failure to deliver ventilators by Dubai-based Ex…
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-285 -
President Solih constitutes National Job Center
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday constituted the National Job Center under the Ministry of Economic Development.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-285 -
K. Guraidhoo MP Riza passes away
K. Guraidhoo MP Ibrahim Riza passed away last night.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-2410 -
Adhaalath Party backs President Solih for 2023 presidential election
Adhaalath Party (AP) has accepted Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s invitation to form a coalition for the upcoming presidential election, and announced its support for MDP’s presidential candidate, President Ibrahim …
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-230 -
FM Shahid: Maldivians’ nationalism built upon sacrifice of martyrs
The nationalism of the Maldivian people is built upon the sacrifice of the fighters and martyrs who spilled their blood on this proud land, said Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in an event at the B. Thulhaadhoo School on…
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-222 -
HRCM: Police used pepper spray on protestors without warning
The police used pepper spray on protestors without prior warning during the serial protests organized by the opposition coalition composed of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress(PNC), acco…
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-213 -
Immigration release Japanese beggar
Maldives Immigration has released the Japanese individual seen begging on the streets of Male’ City.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-201 -
Longest underwater kiss world record broken
The Guinness World Record for Longest Underwater Kiss has been broken in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 by South African National Freediving Champion Beth Neale and her Canadian partner, Miles Cloutier.
Source:Dive Magazine2023-2-163 -
MTCC begins laying asphalt on Ameenee Magu
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), on Tuesday night, began laying asphalt on Ameenee Magu, one the of major roads in Male’ City presently undergoing redevelopment.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-152 -
Three judges cleared of misconduct
JSC had investigated two cases of misconduct against High Court Judge Hussain Shaheed, and one case of misconduct each against Criminal Court Judge Soffath Habeeb, and Civil Court Judge Mariyam Waheed.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-140 -
Discussions held on training journalists to cover protests and rallies
Broadcasting Commission of the Maldives (BroadCom) and Maldives Police Service held discussions on Sunday regarding conducting a training program for journalists who cover protests and rallies.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-132 -
Police: Missing Asir last seen at airport
Maldives Police Service, on Sunday, stated Mohamed Asir Ismail, 31, Gaskara, S. Maradhoo-Feydhoo, who was reported missing from Male’ City last week, was last seen at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) terminal.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-132 -
MMC calls for investigation into death threat against ‘Vaguthu’ journalists
Maldives Media Council (MMC) has called on the authorities to investigate the death threat made against journalists from the online news outlet ‘Vaguthu’.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-74 -
8 arrests from opposition rally
Eight have been arrested from the ongoing protests by the opposition coalition comprising of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC).
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-63 -
Motorbike of individual who caused disturbance at opposition rally towed
Maldives Police Service has taken action against an individual who caused a disturbance during the opposition PPM-PNC coalition’s ‘Bunvaru’ rally held on Friday evening calling to free the imprisoned opposition leader…
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-43 -
Adhurey: Imprisoned is not Yameen, but Maldivians’ hope
Opposition People’s National Congress’ (PNC) leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey), on Thursday, remarked that imprisoned is not the opposition leader, former President Yameen, but rather the hope of Maldivians for tom…
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-32 -
MTCC will begin charging for Vilimale’ bus service Friday
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) will begin charging customers for the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) electric bus service in Vilimale’ on Friday.
Source:ooredoo2023-2-22 -
BML lifts USD ATM withdrawal limit
Bank of Maldives (BML) has lifted the monthly limit on withdrawal of US dollars from ATMs.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-14 -
Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary
The Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has been declared the winner of a contentious presidential primary, but his rival has yet to concede the election amid allegations of voter fraud, heightening political unce…
Source:Jaljazeera2023-1-311 -
Mayor: Buses in Vilimale’ are an unnecessary expense
Male’ City Mayor Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has criticized the central government for its decision to start the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) bus service in suburban Vilimale’, as the council prepares to launch electric buggy se…
Source:SunOnline International2023-1-184

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