Maldives to nominate new SAARC secretary general soon – TwoCircles.net
Maldives to nominate new SAARC secretary general soon TwoCircles.net By IANS, New Delhi: Days after Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed quit as SAARC secretary-general amid a controversy, Maldives has conveyed that it would nominate a fresh candidate to occupy the post for the remainder of her tenure of over two years. and more »
India should offer the Maldives statehood within our Union, says MP Anil Kumar. – Rediff
India should offer the Maldives statehood within our Union, says MP Anil Kumar.
The Pacific’s threatened islands – Asia Sentinel
The Pacific's threatened islands Asia Sentinel Small island nations, many of which rise only 3-4 metres above sea level and are threatened by a further rise of only 1 metre, are grappling with this scenario now, with the Maldives , Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands and Tokelau on the frontline. … and more »
Some Indian Ocean tourist destinations in for a troubled 2012 – eTurboNews
eTurboNews Some Indian Ocean tourist destinations in for a troubled 2012 eTurboNews By eTN Staff Writer | Jan 03, 2012 The world of tourism was shocked to read last week that Maldives had decided to close the spas in all its resorts.
Maldives shuts down spas after Islamist protests – Times of India
AFP Maldives shuts down spas after Islamist protests Times of India Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's opposition coalition Progressive Party of Maldives said the government was targeting leisure business owned by some opposition members.
DX News — ARRL DX Bulletin #29: – eHam.net
DX News — ARRL DX Bulletin #29: eHam.net MALDIVES , 8Q. Berti, HB9SLO will be QRV as 8Q7LO from December 27 to January 2. Activity will be holiday style.
Comment: Mark Lynas – Financial Times
CBC.ca Comment: Mark Lynas Financial Times The Maldives likes to be first.
Adhaalath seeks action against religious freedom supporters – haveeruonline
haveeruonline Adhaalath seeks action against religious freedom supporters haveeruonline HAVEERU FILE PHOTO Religious conservative Adhaalath Party yesterday asked the police to investigate and take actions against the group of Maldivians who gathered at the Artificial Beach on Saturday calling for religious freedom in the Maldives . …
Adhaaalath accuses government of backing religious freedom supporters – haveeruonline
haveeruonline Adhaaalath accuses government of backing religious freedom supporters haveeruonline … of liquor in inhabited islands
South Asian nations seek closer links – BBC News
Colombo Page South Asian nations seek closer links BBC News They move back and forth along the road which, at 14 km, is the longest in the entire Maldives archipelago, spanning four southerly islands via causeways. A stringent security regime has been set up to protect the top officials. …
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