Friday 8th May 2026
Dhivehi Edition
News Reports Sports Business

Over MVR 31 million disbursed to women entrepreneurs under SME Digital schemes

Guesthouse arrivals surpass 200,000 as tourism totals exceed 823,000

Government Moves Ahead with Nature Park Development on Ten Islands

Government Exploring Lagoons for Strategic Oil Storage Facility

Over 2,500 Containers to Arrive from Sri Lanka Next Week
Reports

Resolutely Oppose Large-Scale U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan

The Strength of a Nation Lies in Its Youth —Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders

15 Years on: How MIRA Changed the Way Maldives Collects and Spends Money

Minicoy Under Siege: How the Indian Government is Silencing a Culture
News

Parliament committee approves import of ADHD medication

Business forum for southern entrepreneurs to be held in Addu this month

BML says foreign currency measures aimed at fairer access and preventing misuse

Maldives, Australia discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Over MVR 31 million disbursed to women entrepreneurs under SME Digital schemes

Guesthouse arrivals surpass 200,000 as tourism totals exceed 823,000

Government Moves Ahead with Nature Park Development on Ten Islands

Government Exploring Lagoons for Strategic Oil Storage Facility
India

MFDA Warns Public After Alert on Contaminated Cough Medicines from India

Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam Ends Alliance with BJP

US Embassy in India Issues Visa Warning Following Theft Incident at Illinois Store

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mumbai Due to Engine Issue

Preliminary Report Confirms Dual Engine Shutdown in Air India Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad

Economic Minister Denies Rumors of Hanimaadhoo Airport Sale to Foreign Party

Wildlife Institute of India Opens Applications for Postgraduate Diploma Course

15-Day Detention Ordered for Indian Man Over Assault Near Maafannu Cemetery
Politics

Low turnout at MDP rally on land and housing issues

Foreign Minister Departs for UNGA80 High-Level Week in New York

Maldives Hosts Regional Workshop on Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance

President Ratifies Public Referendum Bill, Empowering Direct Democratic Consultation

Majlis Passes Amended Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill

Speaker Abdul Raheem Departs on Official Visit to Pakistan

President Dr Muizzu Meets Amir of Qatar, Reaffirms Maldives’ Support Amid Regional Tensions

President Muizzu Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Governance on Democracy Day
Business

Ministry Shuts Down 66 Illegitimate Businesses

Ooredoo Fintech Launches Zero-Fee International Money Transfers via mFaisaa to Support Cyclone-Affected Communities

BML Launches “Swipe” – A Locally Developed Multicurrency Digital Wallet

Bank of Maldives Reports Strong Q3 Results with Nationwide Expansion

Minister Mohamed Saeed affirms the Government will not pursue monetary expansion.

Hanimaadhoo Airport Shifts to New Terminal Ahead of Inauguration

Ooredoo Maldives Launches Google Workspace to Empower Local Businesses

Audit Exposes MVR 50 Million in Contracts Awarded to Family-Linked Firms by Former Fenaka MD