Sri Lankan minister under fire over Maldives tourism comparison

The minister has been criticised not only by Maldivians but also by Sri Lankans for making such remarks about a neighboring country while he is the minister.

12 March 2023

MET issues white alert as Cyclone Ditwah moves away from Maldives

The MET has issued a white alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Kaafu Atoll to Dhaalu Atoll.

29 November 2025

Flydubai launches Maldives-Sri Lanka daily flights

FlyDubai will operate daily flights between Male and Colombo using Boeing 737 aircraft.

30 October 2022

Maldives, Sri Lanka ink pact to jointly counter illegal migration

The plan also involves facilities for capacity in technology and human resources.

4 February 2023

Maldives, Sri Lanka to jointly counter illegal migration

The plan also involves facilities for capacity in technology and human resources.

6 December 2022

Mausoom hits back at Sri Lankan counterpart over tourism remarks

Harin's remarks as a minister of a neighbouring country have drawn criticism from locals as well as some Sri Lankans.

13 March 2023

Maldives launches air ambulance service

The Health Ministry thanked the national airline Maldivian for its efforts and Ooredoo for providing medical devices.

1 March 2024

Sri Lanka seeks Maldives investments to revive economy

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe made the invitation during a meeting with the Maldivian Vice President Faisal Naseem at the Presidential Secretariat.

3 December 2022