MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Maldives has revived a historical Eid tradition, ensuring it aligns with Islamic principles while preserving cultural heritage. The event, known as Hichchah Vadaigathun, was showcased in Malé on Sunday as part of Eid celebrations, marking the return of a practice once observed by Maldivian sultans during Ramadan. Unlik...
SRINAGAR, Indian-administered Kashmir (MNTV) – A political consensus is building in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in favor of banning alcohol, as public frustration mounts over the increasing presence of liquor outlets in the region. Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are pushing for prohibition in this Muslim-majority territ...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistani tech firm Data Vault has launched the country’s first indigenous generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) model, ‘Zahanat AI,’ marking a significant step in Pakistan’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. The initiative is led by Mehwish Salman Ali, co-founder and CEO of Data Vault, highlighting a rar...
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — The documentary Deodar – Roots of Paradise, directed by Kashmiri filmmaker Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khan, has been officially selected for screening at the Eastern’s Green Frog Film Festival 2025, set to take place at Eastern Connecticut State University, USA, on April 12, 2025, according to Kashmir Convener. The film highlig...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — WaterAid Bangladesh, in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden, successfully concluded the ‘BioCity: Youth for Urban Wetland Revival’ competition, an initiative aimed at engaging young minds in restoring the IPH Pond in Mohakhali. WaterAid, a global non-governmental organization focused on clean water, sanitation, an...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives government will begin establishing libraries in Islamic centers across the country this year as part of efforts to enhance their role in education and community engagement, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced, according to PSM News. Speaking at a signing ceremony for the cons...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed Bangladesh’s decision to establish separate courts for children, calling it a major step toward protecting child rights and creating a more just legal system. In a statement on Sunday, UNICEF described the decision as “groundbreaking,” reaffir...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan’s sharia court has ruled that any custom depriving women of their inheritance rights has no legal standing. The landmark judgment, authored by Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar and backed by a four-member bench including Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman, Justice Khadim Hussain M. Sheikh, and Justice Amee...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) —-The European Union launched a €2 million ($2.18 million) project on March 19, 2025, aimed at assisting approximately 8,000 individuals severely impacted by the violence and upheaval during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh. Titled “Pathways to Healing: A Survivor-Centered Approach to Address Violence and Hu...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (MNTV) — The Western Provincial Council has announced the launch of ‘Salam Ramadan,’ a cultural festival set to take place from March 21 to 31 in Colombo. The initiative aims to enhance the Ramadan experience in Sri Lanka’s capital through illuminated cityscapes, cultural showcases, and community-driven events. The festival...
