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Villa College opens applications for September intake, offering over 100 programmes
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (58+ words) Edition. mv Thursday, July 2, 2026 Villa College opens applications for September intake, offering over 100 programmes Prospective students can also access career guidance by contacting the college or visiting its campus. Villa College, UNICEF host parenting symposium Villa College in Top 100 higher…...
Students who completed Key Stages and O/Levels are also weak in Mathematics: Minister
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (65+ words) Edition. mv Students who completed Key Stages and O/Levels are also weak in Mathematics: Minister The ministry has previously decided to increase teaching hours in schools due to students falling behind in Dhivehi, Islam, and Mathematics. "Bingaa" programme launched…...
8, 000 students not attending school: Minister
3+ hour ago (65+ words) The minister said that they began establishing a special platform in keeping track of how often students go to school last month, and that it will measure student attendance because of it. Dr. Ismail Shafeeu (Education Minister) New O-level, A-level…...
Cigarette duty reduction bill ratified
3+ hour ago (56+ words) The bill reads that upon ratification, all rules and regulations that need amending are to be amended and gazette within 30 days from today. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu President Muizzu calls on tobacco traders to switch to alternative ventures Cigarette duty…...
More than 2 mn military casualties in Ukraine war: study
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (89+ words) It estimated that between 400, 000 and 450, 000 Russians have been killed since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, out of a total of 1. 4 million casualties -- killed, wounded and missing -- among Russian troops. Local residents walk by a damaged shopping center following Russian strikes…...
BML wins two major awards in MMA's Financial Sector Awards
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (61+ words) Edition. mv BML wins two major awards in MMA's Financial Sector Awards BML won the Excellence in Digital Finance and Innovation award and the Excellence in Green and Sustainable Finance award. Applications for BML Bank Fund close next week BML…...
Drugs found in luggage, owner claims she flew empty handed
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (84+ words) Edition. mv Thursday, July 2, 2026 Drugs found in luggage, owner claims she flew empty handed Authorities arrested an Indian who arrived in Maldives after drugs were found in a luggage piece on the conveyor belt with her name on it. However,…...
Floods kill 59 in I. Coast since mid-May: government
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (169+ words) Edition. mv Floods kill 59 in I. Coast since mid-May: government Widespread flooding has killed at least 59 people in Ivory Coast since the "particularly heavy" rainy season began in mid-May, a government spokesperson said Wednesday. Residents gather to assess the aftermath of…...
'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (205+ words) Edition. mv 'Gus' the T. rex presented in New York ahead of auction Valued at between $20 million to $30 million -- the highest price estimate ever for a dinosaur -- the giant fossil was discovered on a cattle ranch in South Dakota in 2021. A…...
High Court orders constitutional challenge to gulper shark fishing to be accepted
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (66+ words) The court held that the petition sufficiently explained why the gulper shark fishing regulation allegedly contravenes Article 22 of the Constitution and should therefore be accepted for consideration. Humaidha and Seeneen outside the High Court Constitutional case filed to overturn decision…...