Senior professionals from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Seychelles and Sri Lanka will participate in the programme. PGIMER officials will educate them on the most …
South Asia coronavirus cases hit 22,000 as Maldives locks down capital
The number of people infected with the crossed 22,000 in densely populated South Asia on Friday driven by a rise in cases in India as the tiny Indian Ocean island nation of Maldives locked down its …
A couple who got stuck on their Maldives honeymoon for 3 weeks said being the only guests at the resort was both ‘lonely and fun’
Due to the coronavirus, Raul and Olivia De Freitas had the whole fleet of hotel staff doting on them like royalty.
Islamic State claims first attack in island nation of Maldives
The Islamic State’s claim in Maldives as seen in today’s Al Naba newsletter. Earlier today, the Islamic State claimed its first-ever attack in the small island nation of Maldives. While the reported …
The Latest: Coronavirus found in Maldives capital
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause …
Coronavirus: Honeymooners finally back home after their story of being stranded in the Maldives became global
The South African honeymooners planned for a six day vacation in the Maldives but wound up stuck there for three weeks after their country’s airports closed pandemic. As they figured out a plan to get …
The couple stranded in the Maldives have finally returned home
A newlywed couple get stranded at a luxury resort in the midst of a global crisis. It’s a premise that seems ripe for a rom-com, or even a horror movie. And for Raul and Olivie De Freitas, that …
Coronavirus hits Maldives’ lucrative tourism industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy and the Maldives is no exception. But the tourism-dependent island nation may find the path to recovery a lot harder. The Maldives is an …
Bangladesh to send food, medical aid to Maldives
Bangladesh Navy, disaster management and relief ministry, directorate general of drug administration, relevant district administration, and other concerned authorities of the government along with …
Bangladesh Navy ship carrying 100 metric tons of aid starts for Maldives
A Bangladesh Navy ship is starting today for the Maldives, carrying more than 100 metric tons of food, medicine and medical equipment as assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic. As per the directive …