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State electricity company allotted land for new powerhouse
The new powerhouse for the capital’s industrial village will also be used as a backup plant “when electricity goes out from time to time in Malé,” Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muiz said.
15 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Schools closed after H1N1 cases reach 51, fatality identified
The national health alert has been raised to level three based on the “rapid increase of cases” since February, the discovery of severe disease among high-risk patient groups, and the death of one flu patient.
14 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Swine flu incidence growing in Maldives
With 27 cases so far this year, the incidence of swine flu is increasing in the Maldives but the situation does not warrant emergency measures such as issuing travel alerts or closing down schools, health officials said.
13 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives celebrates International Women’s Day
As the government marked the day with special activities at offices and the handing out of annual awards for women, the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party pledged financial support to 44 female candidates contesting in the upcoming local council elections.
09 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Citywide power outage in Malé disrupts water and telecom services
A city-wide electricity outage in Malé for more than two hours on Sunday afternoon disrupted water and telecommunication services in the capital.
05 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Gender ministry official on trial for negligence dismissed unfairly, court rules
Ahmed Shuzad, the employee found to have been dismissed unfairly, is among four gender ministry staff presently on trial along with a policeman over negligence in the child’s murder.
04 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
First lady’s women’s expo branded a success
“What I see is this government probing ladies more towards staying home and doing cookery. Why would anyone at any level of the government think that handicraft work only belongs to women?” asked Shifa Mohamed, president of the MDP’s women’s wing.
28 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Nationwide measles vaccination campaign underway
A mass measles and rubella vaccination campaign is underway across the Maldives with an ambitious goal of vaccinating all Maldivians between the ages of eight and 25 within two weeks.
28 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Police unable to protect Maldives’ oldest cemetery from vandalism
The police have decided to appeal a magistrate court order to protect a 900-year-old cemetery in the Meedhoo ward of Addu City after ancient tombstones were vandalised.
26 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Government unveils campaign to promote ‘Islamic unity and patriotism’
After purportedly establishing public order and undertaking numerous efforts for economic and social development, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar said the president’s focus now is “building youth who loves Islam, is loyal to the nation, and is ready to provide an adequate service”.
23 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Saudi embassy stirs controversy with cash handout to journalists
The Saudi Arabian embassy in Malé has stirred controversy after handing out envelopes with MVR500 (US$32) in cash to journalists who were invited to cover an event on Sunday.
21 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Hiking tobacco tariffs to discourage smoking called into question
A record 200 percent import duty hike in 2012 failed to reduce demand and the number of cigarettes imported to the Maldives increased to 497 million in 2016 from 460 million the previous year despite a further hike in April 2015 that jacked up prices to MVR48 a pack.
19 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Police officers offered temporary housing in Malé area
According to amendments brought on Monday to regulations on housing for police, applicants will be awarded points based on an interview, rank, marital status, number of children, and years of service.
15 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
Dhiraagu apologises for internet outage, offers a special discount
Apologising for the outage, Dhiraagu said the discount will be included in January’s internet bill. A discount rate has not been finalised yet.
21 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
Tax authority introduces new measures to avoid remittance tax evasion
Overseas money transfers made by either a dependent of a foreign worker or a Maldivian on behalf of the worker will now be subject to the controversial three percent remittance tax. A fine equal to the amount of money remitted will be imposed for tax evasion.
17 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
Couple found mysteriously dead buried in same grave
Qasim and his wife Razeena’s bodies were found dead in their bed on Sunday. The cause of their death remains a mystery.
09 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
School recalls textbooks after controversy over pictures of churches
A school in Hulhumalé has recalled all of its textbooks in the wake of a controversy over pictures of churches and Roman gods in its social studies textbooks that prompted accusations that the school was spreading Christianity and Paganism.
09 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
Sangu TV embroiled in ownership dispute
Ibrahim Waheed ‘Asward,’ managing director of Sangu TV, has asked the police to investigate alleged threats of arrest and physical violence amid a dispute with ruling party MP Abdulla Yameen over ownership of the private station.
04 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
Energy drinks banned in schools and hospitals
Energy drinks have been banned in public schools as well as the government-run Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Malé and the hospital in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé.
03 Jan 2017, 9:00 AM
Carnival cafés closed after raid for undocumented workers
Four cafés at the carnival area in Malé remain closed after 50 expatriate staff were taken into custody Tuesday morning in a joint operation conducted by the police and the immigration department.
28 Dec 2016, 9:00 AM
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