Author: Minivan News

Lunar eclipse tonight

The Maldives is among the countries to experience a lunar experience on the eve of the new year.

The eclipse will occur at 11pm tonight, but astronomers say it might not be fully visible till around 12.20am.

Other countries that will experience the eclipse are Sri Lanka, parts of the United States, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia and much of the European and Arctic regions.

The eclipse would last for about an hour, experts said.

The Maldives is also set to experience a solar eclipse on January 15, 2010.

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MNDF Male’ area inaugurated

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Malé Area was inaugurated by President Mohamed Nasheed yesterday.

The Male’ area is being formed as part of the MNDF decentralising its operations.

The president highlighted the importance of decentralising MNDF into different area commands. As a result, he said, army officers could now work closer to their families.

The president also mentioned the economic benefits to the local communities from the MNDF bases.

He said Rf65 million, spent annually on salaries, healthcare and catering for MNDF staff, would directly benefit the local economies.

MNDF have already established an area command centers in southern, central and northern parts of the country.

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Police hold awareness program in Noonu Atoll

The Noonu Manadhoo police have visited all the houses on Noonu Kendhikulhudhoo to increase awareness of how to reduce crime.

During the trip the police asked people what sort of crime was happening on the island. The police also gave people information on how to contact the police, how cases were investigated and how the police in Noonu Atoll operated.

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Volleyball squad announced

The national volleyball team set to participate in the upcoming SAAF games has been announced.

A preliminary squad of 36 has been chosen by the technical and development committee for the volleyball association. From this group, a 12 man squad has been selected.

The coach in charge of the team for the SAAf games is Sonney Joseph. He has experience in coaching the Indian junior teams.

Before the SAAF tournament the team will have a warm up match abroad, according to the volleyball association.

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Diesel goes up

The State Trading Organisation (STO) has increased the price of diesel to Rf8.20 a litre from 29 December.

This is an increase of 55 laari from the previous diesel price.

STO reports that the increase in price is because the last diesel shipment brought in by the STO had gone up in price.

According to Miadhu, there has been an increase in international oil prices over the last couple of days by around US$4 a barrel.

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Children injured by lightning

Lightning strikes have injured four children in Haa Alifu Dhidhoo.

Miadhu reported that the four children were playing at an abandoned house during a heavy rain storm, which was struck by lightning. Two of the boys were below the age of 18 years while the other two were 18.

The Dhidhoo hospital reported that one child’s condition was serious while another had already been released, reports Miadhu.

The lightning strike had also caused some houses in Dhidhoo to lose electricity.

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Hinnavaru harbour to be expanded

Work has begun on expanding the harbour at Faadhipolhu Hinnavaru.

TVM reported that under the tsunami development project, Amin Construction has taken over the project. The harbour expansion is expected to be complete after one year.

The existing 300 foot harbour currently does not meet the requirements of the people of Hinnavaru, TVM reported.

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More signings for VB

VB sports continued its spending spree by signing three new players.

Valencia striker Ahmed Thoriq ( Tom), Victory defender Ahmed Saeed (Amatty), New Radient Akram Abdul Ghanee and All Youth Linkage, AYL, Suadullah Kamaal have all agreed terms with the club.

VB have started practicing under Turkish coach Can Vanli.

In preparation for next years AFC cup, VB have signed a total of seven new players.

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