India, SriLanka, Maldives identify 4 areas of cooperation to fight spread of terror via sea They were joined by Bangladesh, Mauritius & Seychelles to establish a maritime security mechanism for Indian Ocean Region amid China's growing presence there
Colombo Security Conclave: Deputy NSAs of India, Sri Lanka, Maldives meet. Sri Lanka: General LHSC Silva, Chief of Defence Staff & Commander of Army of Sri Lanka India: Pankaj Saran, Deputy National Security Adviser Maldives: Aishath Nooshin Waheed, Secretary, NSAO
2 month agoInitial unconfirmed reports of an explosion in Hulhumale
2 month agoExplosion in Boaganvilla Magu of Hulhumale'. Photo: Shafraz
Officers from @PoliceMv and @MNDF_Official are at the area, near Boaganvilla Magu of Hulhumale', receiving reports of a loud explosion being heard. So far, no injuries has been reported and authorities are investigating the case. The cause of the incident 'unknown' so far
Maldives police say key suspect in Nasheed attack arrested
Maldives ex-leader Nasheed 'critical' after blast: hospital
4 month agoPresident @MohamedNasheed was brought to the hospital with multiple injuries today at 20:30hrs. He is currently being treated by a multi speciality medical team. His vitals are currently stable.
4 month agoPolice and MNDF officers now armed and active in the area
4 month agoThe alert status for The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) officers has been raised following the explosion, which is believed to be a premeditated terror attack targeting Speaker Nasheed
4 month agoMaldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid from New York tells that President Nasheed (Speaker) is injured in the blast and is right now in the operation theatre
4 month agoMaldives Speaker of Parliament and President Mohamed Nasheed has been rushed to ADK Hospital after an explosion went off as he was about to enter his car tonight. He is reportedly injured. More details are awaited.
Two arrested in connection to drug busts in Noonu atoll
7 month agoDuring his meeting with President @ibusolih, Indian EAM @drsjaishankar discussed strengthening the ties between the two countries. Development assistance agreements signed during the visit highlights this close relationship
8 month agoShipment of 100,000 Covishield vaccine doses being prepared to leave for Male, Maldives. Yet another gift from Government and people of India to Maldives. Bhutan and Maldives have become first two countries to receive the vaccines as part of India's vaccine diplomacy
429kg of shark fins seized at Maldives airport
Second victim dies from injuries sustained in Thinadhoo boat fire
10 month agoPompeo announces that the US will open an embassy in the Maldives, the small nation of islands in the Indian Ocean No mention of China, but read between the lines
10 month agoStatement by the Government of Maldives on attempts to denigrate the religion of Islam
President of Maldives thanks India
Covid-19 cases in Hoandedhdhoo rise to 44
Maldives supported India at the OIC meet on Islamophobia. Maldives said singling out India, largest democracy in the world and a multicultural society, home to 200 Million Muslims, alleging Islamophobia is factually incorrect & detrimental to religious harmony in South Asia
1 year agoMaldives Foreign Minister @abdulla_shahid thanks Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi, External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar, Indian Navy and diplomats for India's donation of essential food items. Terms it as 'Ramzan Gift' amidst COVID19 pandemic and strong commitment of PM
1 year agoIndian Naval Ship Kesari reaches Malé port in Maldives, the first destination under MissionSagar. It will discharge 580 tonnes of essential food items as a gift from people of India to the people of Maldives
1 year agoINS Magar, the second naval ship of Indian Navy's OperationSamudraSetu, to evacuate stranded Indians from Maldives & ensure smooth and safe passage back to India, arrived at Male Port today: Indian Navy
1 year agoAll stranded Indians at Maldives have embarked INS Jalashwa which will set sail at 10:30 pm. Indian envoy Sunjay Sudhir says: Maldivian Govt went out of its way to facilitate the exercise although today was a Friday in the month of Ramzan. All agencies extended help
1 year agoINS Jalashwa entering Male port for the first phase under Operation Samudra Setu to repatriate Indians from Maldives: High Commission of India in Maldives. COVID19
Covid-19: India deploys naval ships to evacuate citizens from Maldives
Maldives: health authorities have confirmed two cases of COVID19 in the Maldives. The two cases are from resort islands according to authorities
1 year agoAn Australian man has been stabbed in the Maldives in what's being reported as a terrorist attack. Two other foreign nationals have also been injured in the incident on the island of Hulhumale, and the Department of Foreign Affairs is investigating
