Shangri-La resort in Addu to open in Aug or Sep: President

The President said there would be no delay in opening Shangri-La resort.

27 January 2023

Addu land reclamation begins

The project, funded through an $800 million Indian credit line and handed to Netherlands based Van Ord, is expected to be completed within this year.

5 January 2023

1342 sqm searched for missing person from Aagala boat

While 14 people were rescued during the search operation, one Indian passenger is now missing.

8 March 2023

Addu council fined MVR 30m over environmental damage

EPA has imposed a total fine of MVR 30.8 million on Addu City Council for illegal activities in the area.

31 January 2023

Afcons outsourced Addu road construction; 'Poor quality, delays'

Afcons was awarded the MVR 1.1 billion project in February 2021 to set up a water supply network and develop the roads in all areas of Addu.

20 October 2022

Police say mass-casualty terror plot foiled

Acting on a tip-off about the attack, a joint operation was launched by the army and police.

14 November 2022

India's Renaatus to develop Addu Gan airport

Gan airport is being developed under the a credit line issued by Exim Bank of India at a cost of $17 million (MVR 272.2 million).

8 February 2023

13 arrested in anti-terrorism operation

A reliable source confirmed that the operation was being carried out after receiving a bomb threat.

12 November 2022