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Ihusan: Flats utilized as dens for gang and drug crimes to be seized to state

Home Minister Ihusan Ali has warned that places utilized as dens for gang and drug-related crimes will be seized to…

Met forecasts bad weather for central Maldives

Maldives Metrological Service (Met Office) as forecasted thunderstorms for some atolls in north and central Maldives tonight. Although weather for…

VIA fuel farm and hydrant system inaugurated

The new fuel farm and fuel hydrant system at Velana International Airport (VIA) was inaugurated officially on Thursday. The new…

Measures to ensure 100 percent of jet revenue enters local companies

Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen states measures will be implemented to ensure 100 percent of the revenue earned from handling private…

Maldives-Turkey PTA: zero-duty for 39 key products

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade on Monday revealed that under the Maldives-Turkey Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), Turkey will…

Maldives Attracts Tourists With Growth From China, Russia, And India

Increasing arrivals highlight the Maldives’ appeal as top global travel destination backed by sustainable tourism efforts The Maldives, often picture-perfect…

Youths without education, jobs to be mandated security forces training

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced his decision to introduce a National Service Program which will mandate youths without education…

President: Councils will receive block grant as legally mandated

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu provided assurance on Saturday that councils will be allocated funding in the 2025 state budget as…

Legal reforms seek broader powers to probe corruption including against president

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced legal reforms to the Penal Code in order to facilitate broader investigations into battling…

Gov presents MVR 56.6bn budget for next year; projected revenue at MVR 39.8bn

Finance Minister Moosa Zameer on Thursday presented a projected state budget of MVR 56.6 billion for next year. The total…