Maldives

Residents of Fenfushi Island have spoken out against the idea of the reclamation of the land to develop of a resort in the Fenfushi Lagoon, as they fear it would jeopardize the sea cucumber fishery, a key economic activity

ABL Indira Projects will upgrade police infrastructure in the country, with more than 500 workers and 100 engineers required for the project to be delivered to Tamil Nadu

A new agreement with India has been signed for cooperation in the exchange of pre-arrival information for trade facilitation and customs control, reducing the time consumed in customs procedures, optimizing the forms and methods of customs controls

The elderly residents of Kudafari with mobility problems have been provided with wheelchairs by the government

The possibility of a direct flight link with Seychelles as well as further cooperation in the areas of fishery, education and youth are being explored

Julie Chung to be appointed by US President Biden as ambassador to the country and to Sri Lanka

National carrier Maldivian has announced it will offer special flights to India for teachers traveling to the nation during the school holidays

Two Maldivian police officers have been commended for their bravery after saving a family from drowning in Lakshadweep (India) while they were undergoing training at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy

Maldives launches Halal Travel platform and related travel magazine for Muslim tourists

A number of stranded Australian cricketers who left Covid-affected India from the aborted Twenty20 tournament are beginning their journey home from the country

The country has moved up 7 ranks in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders, being now in 79th position

The Economic Ministry announces that the service hours for Ramadan -from 5:30pm to 03:00am- will be effective from 1st of Ramadan (April 13th) until 7th day of Shawwal (May19th)