The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
Maldives Launches Digital Higher‑Education Management System to Streamline Student Services
The Ministry of Higher Education, Labor and Skills Development has launched a new digital platform designed to modernize and strengthen the services offered to students. The Higher Education Management System was inaugurated
Dihdhoo Land Reclamation Reaches 63 Hectares as Airport Project Advances
The Maldives Airports Company Limited has completed dredging 63 hectares of land under the Dihdhoo land‑reclamation project, marking more than half of the work required for one of the largest development efforts
PNC Fields Largest Slate of Candidates for April Local Council and Women’s Committee Elections
The ruling People’s National Congress will field the highest number of candidates in the upcoming local council and women’s development committee elections scheduled for April, according to new figures released by the
Maldives Launches New Skills‑Training Program for People With Disabilities
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, together with Maldives Polytechnic, has launched a set of specialized training programs aimed at improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Twenty‑two participants have enrolled
Maldives Begins Dredging for Fiyoari Canning‑Factory Port as Major Fisheries Project Advances
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has inaugurated dredging and port‑construction work for the planned canning factory in GDh. Fiyoari, marking a major step in one of the Maldives’ largest fisheries‑sector projects. The
Maldives Economy Records Strong December Growth as Reserves Approach $1 Billion
The Maldivian economy expanded 8.6 percent in December, marking one of the strongest monthly gains since the country began stabilizing its finances. The Maldives Monetary Authority said the improvement was driven by
Maldives Corrections Denies Torture Allegations After Inmate Dies in Custody
The Maldives Correctional Service has rejected claims that an inmate who died on Monday was tortured while serving his sentence at Hulhumale’ facility. The agency issued the statement after reports circulated on
Maldives Sees Surge in 100‑Rufiyaa Notes as ATM Network Expands
The circulation of 100‑rufiyaa notes has climbed sharply across the Maldives, driven by the rapid expansion of ATMs and a fresh supply of newly printed currency. The Maldives Monetary Authority said a
Maldives Coast Guard Seizes Two Foreign Fishing Boats for Illegal Entry
The Maldives Coast Guard has detained two foreign fishing vessels after they were found operating inside the country’s maritime territory. The boats were intercepted at 14:02 on Sunday, about 109 nautical miles
Maldives to Restore May–June Private A‑Level Exams After Student Appeals
The Ministry of Education has announced that private candidates in the Maldives will once again be able to sit for A‑Level examinations in the May–June window. The decision reverses a shift made