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
Planned Cancer Hospital Relocated to Hulhumalé Under Contractor-Finance Model
MALÉ — A national cancer hospital originally slated for construction in Malé has been officially moved to Hulhumalé Phase 2 and will be developed under a contractor-finance model, health officials have confirmed.
How the Fawra-UPI Integration is Transforming Financial Flows for BML Cunstomers
MALÉ — For thousands of Maldivians navigating medical treatment, higher education, or long-term living arrangements across the subcontinent—as well as the sizeable Indian expatriate population residing in the Maldives—sending money to India
National Engineering Awards Launched Across 10 Categories
MALÉ — The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has officially published the framework for a new national Engineering Award, establishing a ten-category honours system designed to recognise contributions to the country’s
National Disability Registry Reaches 15,400
MALÉ — The number of registered persons with disabilities in the Maldives reached 15,403 by the end of April, according to the latest statistics released by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA).
Port Operator Meets Merchants to Chart Relocation to Thilafushi
MALÉ — Senior officials from Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) met with members of the business community at the Meeruma event centre on Monday, stepping up consultations on the planned transfer of the
Sri Lanka and Maldives Authorities Move to Retrieve 17 Empty Containers Lost at Sea
COLOMBO — Maritime authorities in Sri Lanka and the Maldives are coordinating recovery efforts after a Maldivian cargo vessel lost 17 empty containers overboard during severe weather off the coast of Colombo.
Minister Saeed Hits Back at Opposition Over Living Costs and Planned Protests
MALÉ — Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed has strongly dismissed opposition claims regarding surging living costs and inflation, accusing the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of orchestrating politically motivated campaigns ahead
600 Excess Staff at Port Enterprise Drain MVR 20 Million Monthly, Senior MP Warns
MALÉ — Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) is carrying at least 600 staff beyond its operational requirements, squandering more than 20 million Rufiyaa every month, Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim told Majlis on Monday.
Fostering a Patriotic and Cohesive Society Is a Core Priority, Education Minister Says
MALÉ — Building a happy, cohesive society rooted in deep patriotic love remains a cornerstone of government policy, Minister of Education Dr Ismail Shafeeu said on Monday. Speaking as the chief guest
Divert Vehicle Fees from City Council to Treasury, Minister Urges
MALÉ — Despite collecting substantial annual revenue, the Malé City Council lacks the capacity to maintain and repair the capital’s roads, Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muththalib told Majlis on