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Government Halts Plan to Discontinue Retirement Pensions Amid Public Concern

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has rescinded a directive to end non-contributory retirement benefits, a measure previously slated to take effect on January 1 as part of the government’s economic reform…

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President Muizzu Approves Comprehensive Prison Reform Plan

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has endorsed a wide-ranging plan aimed at enhancing rehabilitation and work opportunities for inmates, both within correctional facilities and the broader community. The reforms, designed to…

Agriculture Minister Rameela Resigns Due to Health Reasons

Dr. Aishath Rameela, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, has stepped down from her…

Chinese Ambassador Bids Farewell to Vice President

Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Wang Lixin, paid a farewell visit to Vice President Hussain…

Agricultural Economic Zone Project Relocated to Fushidhiggaru

The State Trading Organization (STO) has confirmed the relocation of the Maldives' ambitious agricultural economic…

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Government Working to Secure Exclusive Opportunities for Maldivian Students at Top Global Universities

The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development is actively working to open up exclusive opportunities for Maldivian students…

Maldives High Court to Begin Annual Recess, Will Continue to Hear Urgent Cases

The High Court of Maldives has officially announced the commencement of its annual recess, which will begin on December 1…

STELCO Powers Rakeedhoo with Solar Hybrid System, Cutting Diesel Use by 90%

A new solar hybrid PV-BESS-DG system has been successfully installed in Rakeedhoo, Vaavu Atoll, significantly reducing the island's reliance on…

President Ratifies Key Amendments to Elections Commission Act

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Second Amendment to the Elections Commission Act, introducing significant changes to the leadership…

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