Nazim Sattar filed the case at the civil court today contending that the Maldives Correctional Services had arbitrarily reversed its previous decision to allow the former...
A lawyer who works at the Attorney General’s office described Ismail Wisham as "a pro-government, technical lawyer" and said: "The general feeling at the office is...
A US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent and a team of Saudi Arabian forensic experts arrived in the Maldives last night to assist an investigation...
A 31-year-old Maldivian man was arrested on Monday for attempting to extort sexual favours by blackmailing a woman. He had claimed to possess nude photographs of...
“The injuries are not serious and by the grace of God, she does not require any surgery. She will make a full recovery with plenty of...
Vice President Ahmed Adeeb lauded and reaffirmed the Maldives' friendship with rivals India and China at separate functions this week. The current administration has been accused...
Former President Mohamed Nasheed underwent an MRI scan for an old spinal injury at the ADK hospital at 9am on Saturday.
Fishermen are complaining of lack of dock space at Malé’s harbors after vessels were cleared out from the new presidential jetty, Izzuddin pier. Some are now...
“I am retiring because my doctors have advised me to stop working in such a stressful and busy environment,” Shareef said. His retirement will come into...
Three were transported to nearby Addu City’s Hithadhoo regional hospital for further treatment. One young man is in critical condition. "His status is not clear," a...
A High Court verdict barring banks from imposing limits on the amount of money customers can withdraw from their accounts is a "risky move" that could...
A Supreme Court writ ordering the Attorney General’s (AG) Office to represent all state offices, including independent institutions, has caused concern, with lawyers saying the writ...
September 20 and 21, previously designated as public holidays in connection with Eid Al Adha, will now be working days, the government has announced. The reversal...
The High Court has upheld a ruling against the father of a deaf child who is seeking MVR7.1 million (US$460,440) as compensation for causing permanent loss...
The government has done all it could to ensure former President Mohamed Nasheed's right to appeal his conviction on terrorism charges, President Abdulla Yameen said last...
The development of an artificial beach in Malé's western waterfront could cause long-term water pollution, reef slope failure, and damage the coastline, the Environmental Impact Assessment...
Nazim’s brother Adam Azim told The Maldives Independent that the retired colonel has had countless hospital visits since his imprisonment in March due to complications with...