Culture
From hysteria to hindsight: the Maldives lockdown legacy after five years
Experts debate whether benefits outweighed harms.
4 hours ago
Four months after vape ban, businesses pivot as black market thrives
Former vape outlets scramble as customers find alternatives.
16 Apr, 5:57 PM
A photo journey through Eid in Malé
Eid in Malé brought families to the streets, children to the parks, and a quiet buzz to the capital. Photographer Ahmed Inan documents a day of celebration across the city.
31 Mar, 5:00 PM
Military alert level raised as ‘precautionary measure’
Alert status not raised due to specific threat, says MNDF.
25 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
20 children checked upon in operation against extremism
Four children were vaccinated and one child was removed from parents.
22 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Preaching licenses suspended as authorities launch counter-terrorism operation
Homes of suspected extremists raided on Maduvvari island.
18 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Grand welcome for South Asian Games medal winners
Hassan Saaid made history by winning gold in the 100-meter dash.
10 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Seven injured in fuel boat fire
The fire victims are in stable condition.
27 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Dhoonidhoo’s ‘Alcatraz’ demolished
The Greater Malé Industrial Zone Ltd is under audit.
26 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Authorities unaware of 13-year-old’s alleged marriage
The child was deprived of education and healthcare.
25 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Islamic State logo spray-painted on Maaugoodhoo walls
Four men came to the island and left after spray-painting several walls.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
President opens national arts and crafts exhibition
‘Fannu Expo’ features over 30,000 products.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Plans scrapped to change design of Hiyaa flats
The size of a two-bedroom flat is 550 square feet.
23 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
President ratifies landmark child protection laws
A new juvenile justice law also comes into force.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: school holidays begin
Five percent of Hajj quota reserved for patients with life-threatening illnesses.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: new members approved for NIC and MIRA
The first lady launched a National Elderly Action Plan.
18 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
New child protection law passed with mandatory vaccination
The new law would raise age of consent to 18 years.
14 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Teenager killed in tragic road accident
A bus hit the motorcycle driven by the girl’s mother.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Fuwad Thowfeek approved for Elections Commission
Bank of Maldives opened a Business Centre in Malé.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: corporate scholarships in January
World Bank executive directors visited the Maldives.
10 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
