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István Urbányi takes charge of under 23’s

National team coach, István Urbányi has charge of the under 23 football team who are training for the SAFF games.

Urbányi has been home in Hungary for a short holiday, but has now returned to the Maldives.

Haveeru reports that Urbányi will confirm the names if the three senior players that are allowed in the squad after he consults his technical team.

According to the Sports ministry, the team is set to go to Malaysia and Thailand on the 18th for further training.

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Thai visas to be issued in Male’

Maldivians can now have visas for Thailand issued in Male’.

According to Miadhu, visas will also be issued free of charge until March 2010.

Visas will be issued through the Thai consulate and would take one day to process.

Thailand is a popular destination for Maldivians, although current visa procedures are long and difficult.

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Sink hole discovered on sea wall

A sink hole was discovered on the road near Nasandhura Palace Hotel last Friday.

According to Haveeru, the hole was the result of low-quality sheet piling work done on the sea wall.

Haveeru reported that the sheet piling was above the sea bed in two places by two feet and four feet respectively.

The Housing, Transport and Environment ministry said that it was not a serious issue and repairs would commence very soon.

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Lightning strike victim brought to Male’

One of four people injured in lightning strikes in Haa Alif Dhidhoo has been brought to Male’ for further medical care.

Moosa Rasheed, 17, was admitted to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) because his condition was deemed too serious, reports Haveeru.

According to Haveeru, he has been taken into the intensive care unit and has not regained consciousness.

Of the four that were struck by lightning, one is stable and recovering at Kulhudhufushi regional hospital, while the other two have been released.

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Imaadhudeen to introduce grade eight

Imaadhudeen school will introduce grade eight studies this year.

The academic year will begin on 10 January. Until 2009, the school only taught from grades one to seven.

According to Miadhu, the school has 243 students that will enroll in grade eight this year.

The only facility not available when classes begin would be the laboratory, which is scheduled to be completed in one month.

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Fire on MNDF launch

An MNDF vessel caught on fire on Thursday, injuring some of the officers on board.

The incident occurred on the morning of 31 December, at 8.45am, while launch number 58 was moored in the harbour behind Kalhuthukalaa Koshi.

Lance Corporal Abdhul Rahman, of the electric and mechanical engineers, who was working on the vessel sustained burns to his arm and leg.

MNDF reports that the fire was caused when the battery short circuited and ignited the petrol tank.

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New ADK hospital building to open next year

The new eight-storey ADK Hospital building will be operational next year.

According to Miadhu, construction work on the building is already complete.

The new hospital would have 43 private rooms and provide many services which is expected to ease the pressure on the only two hospitals in Male’.

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Valencia wants Heena as coach

Club Valencia are hoping to sign Ismail Asif, popularly known as “Kuda Heena”, as their coach for the next season.

Kuda Heena, who spent the best days of his playing career at Valencia, is currently the technical director of All Youth Linkage, AYL.

According to Haveeru, Kuda Heena is choosing not to stay with AYL due to financial issues.

Haveeru reported that AYL has failed to pay Heena and many other players.

After an illustrious playing career spanning 15 years, Heena went on to start his coaching career.

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