Parent firm to sell Afcons, major Indian contractor in Maldives

There have been several complaints over the slow speed and low quality of Afcons projects in the Maldives.

12 April 2023

Questions over Thilamale Bridge, but far from reality

In areas where floating platforms cannot be used, he said, work has been planned to be continued by building temporary walkways or jetties.

7 December 2022

Big picture of Thilamale Bridge: 12 pillars at once

"As the work is going on as per schedule, we will be able to connect Villimale and complete it by December 2023. That assurance is still there," Jinan said.

15 February 2023

Afcons workers protest over missing colleague, unpaid wages

One of them went missing after the fire and could not be traced yet

17 December 2022

Afcons staff missing in fire confirmed matched to recovered body

Police said that it has been confirmed that the body recovered from the spot is that of the missing person.

24 February 2023

4 fire victims remain in hospital; no sign of missing man: Afcons

Afcons said the army and police were searching for the man who was reported missing after the fire as he had not yet been found.

18 December 2022

Bridge pact revised on ex-govt last day; Sep 2026 as new deadline

Mutthalib said the work was 52% slow compared to the schedule.

23 November 2023

Main vessel in bridge construction sent off; replacement awaited

A total of 12 pillars are under construction.

28 March 2023