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State Electricity Company (STELCO)

How Effective is STELCO’s Giant Power-Hungry Billboard?

How Effective is STELCO’s Giant Power-Hungry Billboard?

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Have you ever passed through Boduthakurufaanu Magu in Male` City and happened to notice the huge screen put up by STELCO? The digital billboard has been there for years and according to MD of one of the leading marketing agencies in the Maldives, it will cost about MVR 2 million. While millions are spent on […]

STELCO to Complete Electrical Upgrades in Gaafaru by Next Week

STELCO to Complete Electrical Upgrades in Gaafaru by Next Week

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STELCO Head Office in Male’ State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has stated that the electricity distribution network upgrades in K. Gaafaru will be completed by the coming week. STELCO outlined that the upgrades are aimed to solve voltage drops in Gaafaru distribution network and that it will provide more convenience for the residents of the […]

STELCO Installs a Disinfection Gate

STELCO Installs a Disinfection Gate

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State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced that it had installed a disinfection gate at its office building as a safety measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. According to STELCO, the disinfection gate had been installed in the company’s head office as a crucial measure to ensure the safety of the company’s employees and customers. Previously, STELCO […]

Anti-graft watchdog probes project handover to Chinese firm

Anti-graft watchdog probes project handover to Chinese firm

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Photo: @presidencymv The anti-graft watchdog wants to stop the handover of a project to a Chinese company over corruption complaints. Hassan Manik, information officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission, confirmed to the Maldives Independent that the watchdog was looking into complaints. The investigation is at the evaluation stage, he said, but declined to elaborate. Donfang Electric […]