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Chinese Firm Contracted for Major Fifteen Story Military Facility at Kalhuthukkalaa Koshi

The Ministry of Defence has officially signed an agreement with China's Rotime Engineering and Technology Corporation Limited to construct a fifteen story accommodation and logisti...

Nov 04, 2026 • 1 min read

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Nov 04, 2026 1 min read

Development Mobilization Continues for Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Projects on Haa Alifu Maarandhoo

Development activities and maritime engineering works on Haa Alifu Maarandhoo continue as the Ministry of Infrastructure...

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Nov 03, 2026 1 min read

Maldives Ports Limited Clears Nearly Two Thousand Consignments in Final Week of October

Maldives Ports Limited has successfully processed and cleared one thousand nine hundred and fifty eight cargo consignmen...

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Nov 03, 2026 1 min read

Maldives Foreign Minister Urges Greater Access to Affordable Finance for Small Island States to Meet Climate Commitments

Minister of Foreign Affairs Iruthisham Adam has called on the international community to provide small island developing...

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Nov 03, 2026 1 min read

Criminal Court Orders Local News Outlet Adhadhu to Surrender Passwords for Seized Laptops

The Criminal Court has issued a formal order requiring independent local news outlet Adhadhu to surrender encryption pas...

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Nov 02, 2026 1 min read

youth arrested for assault and unlawful confinement granted conditional release Youth Arrested for Violent Assault and Unlawful Confinement Granted Conditional Release by Criminal Court

A nineteen year old man who was taken into police custody following allegations of physical assault and unlawful confine...

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Nov 02, 2026 1 min read

Cargo Vessel Traveling From Addu City Runs Aground and Capsizes on Rasmalé Reef Project Site

A maritime incident occurred late at night when a cargo vessel traveling from Hithadhoo in Addu City toward the capital...

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Nov 02, 2026 2 min read

Comprehensive National Safety Campaign Launched Following Residential Gas Cylinder Incidents

The Maldivian government, in close coordination with national disaster management authorities and emergency response age...

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Nov 02, 2026 1 min read

Government Establishes Tax Offset Mechanism for Businesses Owed State Dues

The Maldivian government has formally introduced a national tax offset framework allowing private businesses to settle o...

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Nov 01, 2026 1 min read

Vilimale and Gulhifalhu Officially Linked Under Thilamale Bridge Project

The islands of Vilimalé and Gulhifalhu have officially been linked following the structural connection of bridge...

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Nov 01, 2026 1 min read

MNDF Unveils Special Commemorative Program Ahead of Victory Day

The Maldives National Defence Force has finalized a series of official events to mark Victory Day on November 3, honorin...

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Nov 01, 2026 1 min read

Unclear Cause Behind Mass Fish Die Off in Velidhoo Harbor

Hundreds of dead bigeye scads were found floating in the harbor and lagoon of Noonu Velidhoo, prompting cleanup operatio...

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