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Honey harvesting: A first in the Maldives

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 31st August 2017. The following is a loose translation: It failed 17 years ago. However, undeterred the 3 siblings of a Maldivian family continued their efforts to harvest honey. After attempting 4 times, finally, they were fruitfully rewarded. Maldives’ freshest honey are packed in their […]

Disgruntled flat winners told to secure housing loans by October 15

Disgruntled flat winners told to secure housing loans by October 15

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Winners of flats under the previous government’s Veshi Fahi Malé social housing programme have been told by the state-owned Housing Development Corporation to secure loans before a deadline of October 15. The HDC’s announcement last Tuesday came after complaints about delays in introducing a new affordable housing loan scheme devised by the central bank to help make […]

Dr. Rajitha

Sri Lanka Health Minister to attend WHO South-East Asia Region meeting in Maldives

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Sept 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne will leave for the Maldives tomorrow (September 5) to attend the World Health Organization South-East Asia Region meeting. Health Ministers of the 11 Member countries of World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (WHO-SEARO) will be taking part in its 70th […]

Tree Top Hospital to Begin Operations Within 2 Months

Tree Top Hospital to Begin Operations Within 2 Months

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Tree Top Hospital developed in Hulhumale’ by Tree Top Investments, the joint venture by Casa Holdings, Champa Brothers and Kuredhoo Holdings have informed that the hospital will be opened for service within 2 months. The CEO of Tree Top Hospital, Grant Muddle stated that they are currently discussing on the coverage of Aasandha and other […]

Dhiraagu and UNDP supported Film For Change (FFC) Initiative Moves into Production Phase

Dhiraagu and UNDP supported Film For Change (FFC) Initiative Moves into Production Phase

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UNDP and Dhiraagu have announced the production phase of the Film for Change training which took place from 16th  – 23rd August 2017. During the week-long training, participants learned about the basics of narrative, direction, videography and production. The workshop was taught by industry experts and professionals, some of whom will also mentor the participants […]

Police officers on scene of an accident in Hulhumale.

Elderly man dies after Hulhumale accident

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Police officers on scene of an accident in Hulhumale. An elderly man who met with an accident in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale last Thursday passed away from his injuries on Friday. The man of 64 years was riding his motorcycle around sunset on Thursday when a speeding motorbike crashed into him. The speeding driver had fled […]

President Appeals to Embrace True Spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa – Press Releases

President Appeals to Embrace True Spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa – Press Releases

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President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom appealed to all to embrace the true spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa and to work towards National harmony at all times. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa. In his message, the President highlighted that the spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa was to work towards harmony instead […]

Paramedics at the scene of Tuesday night's accident in Maradhoo, Addu City. PHOTO / SOCIAL MEDIA

Man dies in Addu City accident

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Paramedics at the scene of Tuesday night’s accident in Maradhoo, Addu City. PHOTO / SOCIAL MEDIA A man who was involved in a motorbike accident in Maradhoo ward of the southern-most Addu City passed away on Tuesday night. Reportedly, Mohamed Haneef of ‘Vilige’ in Maradhoo was driving alone when he skid over a speed bump […]

People milling in Rasrani Bageecha

Expats to pay entrance fee to enjoy revamped historic park

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People milling in Rasrani Bageecha The government has announced the entrance fees to be charged from expatriates at “Rasrani Bageecha”, the newly revamped and reopened former “Sultan Park” in capital Male City. The renovated historic ground is freely accessible for all local citizens, but foreigners will be charged an entrance fee of MVR 75 on […]