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Health Protection Agency Launches National Survey to Gauge Public HIV Awareness

The Health Protection Agency has initiated a national assessment aimed at evaluating public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions surrounding Human Immunodeficiency Virus across th...

Oct 15, 2026 • 1 min read

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Man Arrested Following Violent Stabbing in K. Guraidhoo

A 50-year-old Maldivian man has been taken into police custody following a violent altercation involving a sharp object...

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Oct 15, 2026 1 min read

MTCC Managing Director Ahmed Saudee Takes Over RDC Leadership Following Nazeem's Dismissal

The Privatization and Corporatization Board has dismissed Ibrahim Nazeem from his position as Managing Director of the R...

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Oct 15, 2026 1 min read

State Subsidy Expenditure Surpasses Budget Allocation by MVR 1.37 Billion

Government spending on state subsidies has exceeded its annual budget framework by more than MVR 1.37 billion, driven pr...

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Oct 15, 2026 1 min read

President Muizzu Stresses Local Food Production as Crucial Defense Against Global Shocks

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has emphasized that expanding local agricultural output and reducing heavy reliance on impor...

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Oct 15, 2026 1 min read

Rising Mortality Among Expatriate Workers Sparks Alarm in the Maldives

Human rights organizations and diplomatic missions have voiced severe concern over a sharp increase in premature deaths...

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Oct 15, 2026 1 min read

Belarus and the Maldives Move Toward Direct Air Links Following Presidential Approval

President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 361, officially approving a draft intergovernmental air services ag...

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Oct 04, 2026 1 min read

Maldives Police Warn Foreigners and Tourists Against Public Dress Code Violations

The Maldives Police Service has issued a public advisory cautioning foreign residents and tourists against wearing revea...

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Oct 04, 2026 1 min read

Health Minister Geela Ali Highlights Crucial Role of Senior Citizens in Nation-Building

Minister of Health, Family and Welfare Geela Ali has declared that senior citizens are essential contributors to the gro...

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Oct 04, 2026 1 min read

FDC Investigates 16 Cases of Unauthorized Subletting in Hulhumalé Social Housing

The Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) has confirmed that it is investigating 16 cases of unauthorized subletting across...

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Oct 04, 2026 1 min read

Maldives and Japan Celebrate 10 Years of Resident Japanese Embassy in Malé

The Maldives and Japan marked a significant milestone in their diplomatic relationship, celebrating the 10th anniversary...

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Oct 04, 2026 1 min read

President Muizzu Pledges Comprehensive Reforms to Support Persons with Disabilities

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to address systemic obstacles and expand publ...

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