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Maldives bans MDH and Everest due to claims of presence of pesticides that cause cancer

Maldives bans MDH and Everest due to claims of presence of pesticides that cause cancer

29 Apr 2024

After Hong Kong and Singapore, the Maldives has banned the sale of Indian spice brands Everest and MDH in the country. Maldives' food and drug authority said that the two brands of spices produced in India have been found to contain ethylene oxide, news organisation Adhadhu reported, adding that ethylene...

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Maldives elects PNC in landslide, shifts focus to China

Maldives elects PNC in landslide, shifts focus to China

22 Apr 2024

Maldives voters have handed President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC)a resounding victory in parliamentary elections, with preliminary results showing the party winning 65 of the 93 seats up for grabs. This outcome, as reported by media on Monday, is expected to steer the Indian Ocean archipelago closer to China...

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President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling PNC Secures ‘Supermajority’ in Maldives Parliamentary Elections

President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling PNC Secures ‘Supermajority’ in Maldives Parliamentary Elections

22 Apr 2024

In a recent development reported by Maldives-based Sun Online, President Mohamed Muizzu's ruling People's National Congress (PNC) has emerged victorious with a supermajority in the Maldives Parliament. The party secured an impressive 60 seats in the parliamentary elections held last Sunday. The parliamentary elections witnessed the participation of over 200,000...

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Maldives: Indian Tourist Numbers Plummet by 33% Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Maldives: Indian Tourist Numbers Plummet by 33% Amid Diplomatic Tensions

09 Mar 2024

Indian tourist arrivals in the Maldives have decreased by 33 percent compared to last year, as per data from the Maldives Tourism Ministry reported by Maldivian website Adhadhu. This decline coincides with the ongoing diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Male. According to the Tourism Ministry's 2023 statistics, 41,054 Indian...

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Maldives President orders Indian officials to leave by May 10

Maldives President orders Indian officials to leave by May 10

05 Mar 2024

According to a recent media report, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has escalated his criticism of India, affirming that no Indian military personnel, not even those dressed in civilian attire, will be in his country after May 10. This statement follows the arrival of an Indian civilian team in the Maldives...

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Maldives asked India to withdraw military troops amid clash

Maldives asked India to withdraw military troops amid clash

14 Jan 2024

Rolling around the diplomatic clash with India, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military troops from the archipelago nation by March 15. This means that no Indian military will be allowed in Maldives after March 15. According to the government data, there are about 88 Indian...

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Lakshadweep Plans Tourism Expansion Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Maldives

Lakshadweep Plans Tourism Expansion Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Maldives

10 Jan 2024

Amid diplomatic tensions stemming from disparaging remarks made by Maldivian ministers and officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep, the administration of the Indian archipelago has revealed plans to expand its tourism activities. Social media posts by Maldivian junior ministers and officials sparked outrage online, leading to...

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Maldives Tourism Body Urges EaseMyTrip to Resume Bookings Amid India-Maldives Row

Maldives Tourism Body Urges EaseMyTrip to Resume Bookings Amid India-Maldives Row

10 Jan 2024

Amid a diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, the Maldives Association of Tour and Travel Operators (MATATO) has extended an appeal to EaseMyTrip, an India-based travel aggregator, urging the platform to reinstate flight bookings to the picturesque island nation. The plea underscores the vital role of Indian tourists in...

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MakeMyTrip Reports 3,400% Increase in Lakshadweep Searches, Faces Calls to Suspend Maldives Bookings

MakeMyTrip Reports 3,400% Increase in Lakshadweep Searches, Faces Calls to Suspend Maldives Bookings

08 Jan 2024

MakeMyTrip, an online travel company, revealed a staggering 3,400% surge in searches related to Lakshadweep following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the island. In response to this interest in Indian beaches, the company announced the launch of a 'Beaches of India' campaign on the platform, featuring special offers and...

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Former Maldivian FM Denounces Derogatory Comments, Calls for De-escalation Amid Diplomatic Strain with India

Former Maldivian FM Denounces Derogatory Comments, Calls for De-escalation Amid Diplomatic Strain with India

08 Jan 2024

Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon has sharply criticized a series of racist and disparaging comments made by Maldivian politicians in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Maumoon condemned the offensive remarks and urged for a quick resolution to the...

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