The State Electric Company (STELCO) has launched a new online service portal called Vashani to make it easier for customers to access its services. The portal was officially introduced at a ceremony held at the STELCO office. The event was led by Deputy Managing Director Dr Ali Azwar, who is currently the acting head of […]
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A new law with stricter rules about drugs has now come into effect in the Maldives. The amended Drugs Act was passed by Parliament in December and later approved by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in February. What does the new law say? The updated law introduces stronger penalties for people involved in drug crimes such […]
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Villa College has opened applications for its May intake, giving students the chance to join many different courses. More than 100 courses are available, from foundation level programmes to master’s degrees. Students who want to apply can submit their forms through the Villa College website until April 18. What can students study? Villa College offers […]
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More than 500,000 tourists have visited Maldives so far this year. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, 502,252 visitors arrived in the country by March 4. This is 8.8 percent more than the same time last year, when 461,839 tourists had visited. Where are visitors coming from? The largest number of tourists came […]
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The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced plans to build new, modern mosques at the locations of Bandaara Mosque and Zikra Mosque in Malé. Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said the projects will be supported by private donors. Construction of the new mosque at the Bandaara Mosque site is expected to begin after […]
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Construction work has started to build a new campus for Maldives National University in Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll. The project was officially launched by the Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr Ali Haidar. The construction work is being carried out by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). The project was handed over during […]
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