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President Muizzu concludes South tour

The President also signed MoUs to launch new projects in some islands.

23 February 2024

RTL ferry services begin in Addu, Fuvahmulah

The ferry schedule can be found on the RTL application and website.

NDMA advises caution as bad weather prompts flood warning

The NDMA has precautioned elevating household appliances so they would not get damaged in case of flooding inside the houses.

Southwest monsoon begins; bad weather ahead

According to the Met office, due to the strong westerly winds over the Maldives, the weather is likely to be rough over the weekend.

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Drought-hit Hoandedhoo seeks public help for water

The island council announced on Thursday that due to drought, the public tanks and most houses in the island have all run out of rain water.

Southern economy takes hit with Aagala vessel fire

An Indian, who was travelling in the boat, went missing in the incident.

Test flight to Fares-Maathoda airport on Monday

Preparations are underway to open the Fares Maathoda airport, which had announced recruitment for 45 jobs last month.

RTL ferry in Huvadhoo to begin in mid-2023

The company aims to connect the entire country with the ferry system in the next two years.

Fenaka supplies 20 tonnes of water to drought-hit Hoandehdhoo

Several islands across the country run out of drinking water around the same time.

Thinadhoo to award 150 land plots

The council said that 1,500 sqft to 2,000 sqft plots will be allotted.