A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The South Asian region’s political map is transforming phenomenally. The early counting from Nepal’s parliamentary elections, which concluded on Thursday, suggests that the Left Alliance, which comprises the country’s communist parties, is surging ahead and will form the next government in Kathmandu. The Left Alliance is notionally ‘pro-China’ in outlook. Simultaneously, the President of the Maldives, […]
The new Ambassador of Nepal to the Maldives, His Excellency Professor Bishwambher Pyakuryal presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. At the ceremony, President Yameen conveyed greetings and good wishes to the President, Her Excellency Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister, His Excellency Sher Bahadur Deuba of […]
KATHMANDU: Defending champions Nepal youth team defeated Maldives 2-0 to register their first victory in the SAFF U-18 Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu on Friday. Roman Limbu and Rejin Subba netted one goal each for Nepal who had faced a 1-0 defeat at the hands of hosts Bhutan on Wednesday. Nepal took an […]