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Mayor Aathif Meets with Expatriate Employees Over Concerns

Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Aathif has met with expatriate employees working in the city’s schools and hospital to discuss their growing concerns over the recent reductions in the amount of money they are allowed to send abroad. During the meeting held...

Yashna · 1 Nov 2025 · 23 reads

Bronze Medalist Ahuna Nizar Receives Warm Welcome in Kulhudhuffushi

The Kulhudhuffushi City Council extended a warm welcome to local athlete Ahuna Nizar, who represented the Maldives in the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, as part of the Maldives National Women’s Relay Team that won a bronze medal. The Mald...

Yashna · 1 Nov 2025 · 11 reads

Cyber Security Awareness Reaches Three Schools in Kulhudhuffushi

Students from three schools in Kulhudhuffushi City have received important information on cyber security, as part of nationwide efforts marking International Cyber Security Month. The awareness sessions were held yesterday under the “Friendly Police Initiativ...

Yashna · 1 Nov 2025 · 8 reads

Diffushi Land Reclamation Project Officially Launched by President Muizzu

The K. Diffushi Land Reclamation Project officially commenced today, marking a major step toward addressing the island’s long-standing land shortage. The launch ceremony was held during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Diffushi, Kaafu Atoll, as part of...

Yashna · 31 Oct 2025 · 7 reads

Nolhivaranfaru Council to Distribute Sand for Construction at 100 tin canister per Household

The Hdh. Nolhivaranfaru Council has announced that sand from the pile located on the western side of Nolhivaranfaru harbor will be distributed to residents at a rate of 100 tin canister per household. According to the Council’s announcement, the distribution...

Yashna · 31 Oct 2025 · 8 reads

Kulhudhuffushi Opens Design Contest for “Bodu Dhaturu” Monument Honoring Historic Journey

An open call for monument design submissions has been announced in Kulhudhuffushi, centered on the theme of the “Bodu Dhaturu” (Great Journey) , a defining event in Maldivian history that showcased the courage and unity of the people of Kulhudhuffushi and the...

Yashna · 31 Oct 2025 · 6 reads

Kulhudhuffushi to Hold 24-Hour Walkathon Marking Launch of “Generation Ban” on Tobacco

Kulhudhuffushi City has announced a 24-hour walkathon to celebrate the start of the “Generation Ban”, a historic law that prohibits tobacco use for anyone born in 2007 or later, as well as future generations. The walkathon will begin at 4:00 PM on Friday, Oct...

Yashna · 30 Oct 2025 · 6 reads

New Healthcare Waste Facilities Open in Vaikaradhoo and Dhidhdhoo

New Healthcare Waste Management facilities have been inaugurated at HDh. Vaikaradhoo Health Centre and HA. Atoll Hospital, marking a significant step toward improving environmental safety and infection control within the health sector. The facility at Vaikara...

Yashna · 30 Oct 2025 · 7 reads

Thila Uthuru Award 2025: Honoring Service Providers and Contributors of Excellence

The “Thila Uthuru Award 2025” ceremony, organized by the Haa Alifu Atoll Council, took place on Monday night in Dhidhdhoo, the atoll’s capital, honoring outstanding individuals, councils, committees, and organizations that made remarkable contributions to the...

Yashna · 30 Oct 2025 · 8 reads

Thilauthuru Award 2025: Molhadhoo Council Wins Award for Best Performing Island Council

The Haa Alifu Atoll Council has announced that the Haa Alifu Molhadhoo Council has won first place in the category of Best Performing Island Councils at the "Thilauthuru Award 2025," part of the Thilauthuru Awards presented by the Atoll Council. The award cere...

Yashna · 30 Oct 2025 · 14 reads

STELCO Inaugurates State Utility Skills Academy in Thulusdhoo

State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has inaugurated the State Utility Skills Academy established in K. Thulusdhoo. The academy was officially opened by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu during a special ceremony held yesterday on the island during his visit....

Yashna · 29 Oct 2025 · 9 reads

Ihavandhoo "Hiythakuge Noor" Program: Winners Awarded Cash Prizes and Gifts

The Women's Development Committee (WDC) of Haa Alifu Ihavandhoo has presented cash checks and gifts to recognize the children who achieved top ranks in the second round of the Quran memorization program for children. The program, named "Noor of Hearts" (Hithth...

Yashna · 28 Oct 2025 · 10 reads

Draw Held for Thila Uthuru Futsal Tournament 2025

The draw for the Thila Uthuru Futsal Tournament 2025, organized by the Haa Alif Atoll Council and open to all islands in the atoll, was held tonight in a special ceremony in Utheemu, the host island of this year’s tournament. Speaking at the event, Haa Alif A...

Yashna · 28 Oct 2025 · 7 reads

Ahuna Nizar from Kulhudhuffushi Helps Maldives Win Bronze at South Asian Athletics Championship

The Maldives national women’s 4x100 meters relay team has clinched the bronze medal at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, held at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, India. The team featuring Ahuna Nizar from Kulhudhuffushi City,...

Yashna · 28 Oct 2025 · 8 reads

Ooredoo Building Lit Up for Ooredoo Fun Run! Special Prize for Sharing Videos

As part of the preparations for the highly popular 'Ooredoo Fun Run,' which Ooredoo Maldives holds twice a year, the company's building in Hulhumalé has been specially illuminated with lighting. This community run event is scheduled to take place this time in...

Yashna · 27 Oct 2025 · 10 reads