Ministry annuls order imposing social distancing in prayer...
April 3 ,2021
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
The Islamic Ministry has revoked a directive ordering congregational prayers in mosques be performed with social distancing in light of...
Maldives economy recovering faster than forecast: Spokespe...
April 2 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
The government has stated that the Maldives’ economy is recovering faster than expected.
Speaking at the virtual press conferenc...
Vaccine, medical equipment by China transported to Maldive...
April 1 ,2021
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
The second batch of COVID-19 vaccines as well as medical equipment donated by the government of China to the Maldives has been transpor...
Maldives Police Service Act was most important upgrade in...
March 31 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
The recent implementation of the Maldives Police Service Act was the “most significant” upgrade to policing in the Maldives...
Maldives, Bangladesh committed to a new era of cooperation...
March 30 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
The governments of Maldives and Bangladesh remain committed to a new era of cooperation, says Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shah...
Over 273,000 people eligible to vote in council election
March 29 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Elections Commission has stated that 273,128 people are eligible to vote in the upcoming local council election.
Speaking regarding th...
Maldives receives shipment of 100,000 Chinese Sinopharm do...
March 26 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Handover of SinoPharm vaccines from China to the government of Maldives, Social Media
Maldives has received a donation of the Chin...
Sheikh Rashid for fostering ties with Maldives
March 25 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Wednesday underlined the need for fostering Pakistan-Maldives ties through improved diplomacy...
Maldives' total debt at MVR 86.5 bln
March 23 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Statistics have shown that the Maldives’ total debt was at MVR 86.5 billion at the end of 2020.According to debt statistics pub...
Information Commissioner Fiyaz resigns
March 22 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Hussain Fiyaz Moosa has tendered his resignation has Information Commissioner, less than two years into his term.
President’s Of...
Ex-Defense Minister: Govt. made a mistake in involving MND...
March 20 ,2021
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
Former Defense Minister and current MP for Maduvvari Adam Shareef Umar has said that the government made a mistake when involving the M...
Pres. Solih calls upon PM Sheikh Hasina as four key agreem...
March 19 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as part of his first official state visit to the...
Naval dockyard agreement with India can be terminated at a...
March 17 ,2021
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
Chief of Defense Force, Brig. General Abdulla Shamaal. (Photo/President's Office)
Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) has state...
Three political parties fined for violating HPA guidelines
March 16 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Three political parties have been fined for violating the guidelines set by the Health Protection Agency (HPA).According to Maldives Po...
President Solih departs on official visit to Qatar to rein...
March 15 ,2021
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
President Solih and First Lady Fazna depart on an official trip to Qatar and Bangladesh on March 14, 2021. (Photo/President's Office)...
Foreign Minister departs to India on official visit
March 12 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid Thursday departed to India on an official visit to participate in the India Today Conclave-...
Maldives to introduce a vaccine passport
March 8 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Health Minister Ahmed Naseem has announced the decision to introduce a vaccine passport in Maldives to facilitate more convenient trave...
Bangladeshi team arrives in Maldives to assist in COVID-19...
March 4 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
A Bangladeshi air force medical team has arrived in the Maldives to assist with the country’s COVID-19 vaccinatio...
Parliament votes to remove Tech Minister from post
March 2 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
The parliament has voted to dismiss Science and Technology Minister, Mohamed Maleeh Jamaal.
A total of 59 parliamentarians voted in...
Opposition takes to the streets despite police warning
March 1 ,2021
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By: SAM Staff
Opposing Progressive Congress Coalition took to the streets on Friday despite warnings issued by Maldives Police Service and the Home M...
Police warn against protests during uneasy virus situation
February 27 ,2021
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By: Ahmedulla Abdul Hadi
Maldives Police Service has warned that it will not allow any unlawful public gatherings in the capital and has called on the oppositio...
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