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
Naifaru Completes 45-Hectare Land Reclamation Project to Ease Space Constraints
NAIFARU, Lhaviyani Atoll — Land reclamation work in the island of Naifaru has officially concluded, adding 45 hectares of new land to the densely populated urban center, according to state contractors and
Helicopter Service Agreement to Be Finalized Next Month to Enhance Medevacs and Tourism
MALÉ — The government is slated to sign an official agreement next month to introduce commercial helicopter services in the Maldives, aiming to bridge critical gaps in round-the-clock transport, emergency medical evacuations,
State Cuts Pay and Allowances for Permanent Secretaries and Council SGs
MALÉ — The National Pay Commission has ordered a reduction in salaries and allowances for ministry Permanent Secretaries and local council Secretary Generals, effective from next month, as part of a wider
How a Drug Bust Highlights Customs Vigilance in the Southern Border
GAN, Addu Atoll — The two passengers walked out of the arrival terminal at Gan International Airport looking like ordinary travelers stepping off a routine flight from India. Hidden inside their luggage,
To Diversify Tourism, Maldives Secures Direct Air Pact With Ethiopia
MALE’, — In a bid to diversify its tourism footprint beyond traditional European and Asian source markets, the Maldives signed a landmark bilateral air services agreement on Tuesday with Ethiopia, paving the
Statistics Bureau Launches Online Data Platform to Mark Law’s Fifth Anniversary
MALE, — The Maldives Bureau of Statistics on Monday launched an interactive digital portal designed to give the public direct access to key economic and demographic indicators, including inflation rates, gross domestic
President Congratulates New British Prime Minister, Citing Strong Bilateral Ties
MALE, — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sent a letter of congratulations to Andy Burnham following his appointment as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reaffirming the historical partnership between Male
Over 350 Applicants Register for National Innovation Expo 2026
More than 350 applications have been submitted for the upcoming National Innovation Expo 2026, marking a significant surge in interest compared to previous iterations, according to the Business Center Corporation (BCC). The
Public Hospital Opticals Issue Over 23,800 Pairs of Glasses Under Expanded Welfare Scheme
Public hospital optical outlets across the Maldives have processed nearly 24,000 orders for prescription glasses, signaling a swift uptake of an expanded state welfare initiative aimed at reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs. Data
Maldives’ Students Shine Globally: Top Achievers Honoured at National Award Ceremony
HULHUMALÉ — The nation celebrated its brightest young minds as secondary and higher secondary students were recognised for outstanding academic excellence in the Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge international examinations. The annual National