Dead fish was up after land reclamation for Hankede bridge

"The sea in the entire area is full of rotting fish and they are washing up on the shores. The rotting waste smell reaches all the way to the city" an islander.

23 April 2023

Pres says 'saddened' by unfinished bridge; affected election

Muizz, who advocates for stronger ties with China, defeated incumbent President Solih.

2 October 2023

Muizz says will speed up India-financed Thilamale Bridge

Muizz said the project is not going well and he has been criticising the project before and now.

29 August 2023

Addu bridge feasibility survey completed, says Pres

The Arab Contractors, an Egyptian state-owned company, has been awarded the Hithadhoo-Hulhumeedhoo bridge project.

31 March 2024

Gasim pledges to link Naifaru, Hinnavaru via bridge

Gasim said if the islands are linked by a bridge, they will benefit greatly in terms of development.

31 August 2023

MVR 30m budgeted for Hulhumeedhoo-Hithadhoo bridge survey

During his election campaign, Muizzu promised to build the Hulhumeedhoo-Hithadhoo bridge under his government.

1 November 2023

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

Crane collapse kills 16 workers in India's Maharashtra state

Modi's office announced relief assistance of 200,000 rupees ($2,430) for the families of the deceased and 50,000 rupees ($608) for the injured.

2 August 2023