Photo Gallery
MNDF develops a "fully functional" ventilator prototype
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) developed a fully functional emergency ventilator, which was demonstrated on Monday evening.
Malé City Lockdown: cheerless parks and beaches
Malé City residents occupy these spaces every evening, especially on weekends. The air in these beaches and parks almost always carry the echo of children's laughter and the chitchat among adults. This is where the people go to calm their souls and listen to the nature. Since the lockdown was imposed, grey clouds have been hovering over these places.
Provision of water supply to outlying atolls, in pictures
Ever since the country was hit by the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, water demand in the country has seen a steep rise. The government has been making arrangements to deliver essentials to the public and frontline workers have been working tirelessly to deliver essential supplies including water, food, groceries and other items to the people in Maldives capital, Malé City as well as outlying atolls.
Ramadan in quarantine: breakfast services
Ramadan 1441 was welcomed by muslim communities worldwide at a time the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has been sweeping steadily across the globe. Albeit Muslim communities having hoped to greet the fasting month in the complete absence of the pandemic, the situation is yet to simmer down. Some Maldivians have to break their fast in quarantine facilities and the government has given the assurance that adequate arrangements have been made.
Random testing for Covid-19 being carried out
A team of health care workers clad in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was active on the streets on Monday evening, collecting samples for random testing for the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the Greater Malé Region.
Used face masks, gloves showing up on streets
Masks and gloves are increasingly becoming common street trash in Maldives capital. While the public has been urged to wear protective equipment when required to go out, authorities have reiterated that the correct way to safely discard used face mask and gloves is 'to place it in a plastic bag and then put it in a trash bin'.
Deserted mosques in Malé, a lackluster Ramadan like no other
Maldives observed the first day of Ramadan 1441 on Friday. This year, Ramadan falls during a time the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc across the entire globe, infecting and killing millions. Ramadan is one of the most looked-forward-to occasions for Muslims globally, however, the Islamic country is shaken to observe this fasting month, in the absence of prayers in congregation
Rainshowers cause floods in Malé City
The Maldives capital Malé City experienced heavy rainshowers early Sunday and it caused the city to flood. Officers of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) were active in draining the flood water.
Malé City lockdown - Night Two
While Maldives' congested capital, Malé City, was placed under a 24-hour lockdown on Wednesday following the discovery of a positive Covid-19 case in the city, this was extended by another 24 hours. Two new positive cases from the capital were announced since, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the city to five.
Maldives' capital under lockdown amid Covid-19 crisis
Maldives' congested capital, Malé City, was placed under a 24-hour lockdown on Wednesday following the discovery of a positive Covid-19 case in the city. Two direct contacts of this patient has since tested positive as well, including a toddler (the child of the first confirmed patient in the city)
Long queues at care package drop-off for Maldivians in Sri Lanka
While there are over 7,000 Maldivians abroad, authorities have arranged for care packages to be delivered to those in Sri Lanka, via a chartered cargo boat.
SAARC leaders' video-conference
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih participated in the SAARC leaders' video conference, as initiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday evening. PM Modi proposed for the leadership of SAARC nations to form a “strong strategy” to fight Covid-19.
President visits National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Dharubaaruge
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday paid a visit to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and made inquiries on the latest updates of the Covid-19 operations in the country.
Academic Year 2020
All schools across the Maldives have opened with the commencement of the academic year 2020.
National Day 2019
A ceremony was held to mark this year's National Day, on Monday night, while a flag hoisting ceremony was held early Tuesday morning. National Day (Gaumee Dhuvas) is observed annually on the 1st of Rabee ul Awwal (which falls on October 29 this year) to celebrate the victory of Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam over the Portuguese occupation in the year 1573.
Fire breaks out in T-Jetty, Malé
A fire broke out in a speedboat docked at T-Jetty, Malé, on Monday at around 03:40pm. It was extinguished at around 05:09pm.
Unveiling Visions
An art festival as "Unveiling Vision"
First Couple visits Seychelles
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed were in Seychelles on a state visit, from Thursday to Monday.
Ex-President Yameen's trial - Day 2
A second hearing in former President Abdulla Yameen’s money laundering trial was broadcasted live on Sunday, where the court heard one of the state’s witnesses.
Fugitive Luthufee brought back to Maldives
Authorities have finally been able to bring wanted fugitive Abdulla Luthufee back to Maldives on Tuesday night.