Ahmed Ashraf
Rainstorm chaos: Streets flooded in Maldives’ local tourist hub Maafushi
Maldives is grappling with heavy rainfall triggered by a weather trough, causing severe flooding in K. Maafushi, a…
Former President Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha arrested on corruption charges
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Saturday by the…
Maldives government floats MVR 2.2 Billion in t-bills to fund expenditures
In a strategic move to finance its operations, the Maldivian government has announced the sale of Treasury bills…
Escalating gang violence in Malé leaves another individual injured
An individual was hospitalized following a violent incident in Malé late last night. According to a statement released…
Maldives braces for prolonged rainfall and stormy seas through mid-week
Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has announced that the current spell of inclement weather is anticipated to persist until…
Heart-Stopping Moment: Child Rescued from Fifth-Floor Window
In a dramatic incident on Buruvi Magu in Henveiru, a young child with special needs was rescued from…
President Muizzu advocates for AI and E-Learning to unite Maldives’ education system
On International Education Day, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized that the Maldives' unique geography necessitates the integration of…
Contractor overpayments highlight deep-seated corruption in Police Housing Project
A recent audit has uncovered substantial financial discrepancies and potential corruption within the Police Housing Project, also known…
Maldives braces for stormy weather as MET issues white alert for 12 atolls
Maldives is gearing up for a day of turbulent weather, with the National Meteorological Service (MET) issuing a…
Islamic Affairs Minister clarifies: No duty-free exemptions granted to SJ Construction for mosque project
The construction of a mosque in Hulhumalé, initiated by SJ Construction Pvt. Ltd. in January 2022, has experienced…
Maldives Immigration detains Indian trio for promoting fortune-telling services
Maldives Immigration has detained three Indian nationals for allegedly promoting fortune-telling and palm reading services within the country.…
Government schools nationwide to receive AC upgrades by September, confirms President Muizzu
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the "Cool School" initiative, aimed at air-conditioning all government schools in…
Supreme Court postpones hearing on former President Maumoon’s liability for DRP debts
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing concerning former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's alleged responsibility for the debts…
Maldives kicks off 2025 with 9.4% surge in tourist arrivals
Maldives has experienced a robust start to 2025, welcoming 132,235 tourists to date, marking a 9.4% increase from…
President Muizzu: Vaping ban essential for public health, not for financial gain
In a recent address to the residents of R. Ungoofaaru, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu addressed public concerns regarding…