Culture
Madaveli power cut fixed
A new generator was installed on Sunday.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Exorcism’ sparks noise pollution complaints in Kulhudhuffushi
An exorcism technique believed to counter sorcery is being played through loudspeakers.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Nurses submit petition over salary changes and working hours
Nurses say they will lose money over allowance changes.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Raajje TV pays off record fine
The station has been fined millions since an anti-defamation law came into effect.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Four accidents on Sinamalé Bridge
The accidents occurred less than 24 hours after the bridge opened.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Sun Media Group shuts down for rebrand
Sun media outlets are owned by resort tycoon politician Ahmed Siyam.
06 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Graduations and bridge gazing in the Maldives
Graduations, bike rides and propaganda have heralded the bridge inauguration.
04 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
A speedy driving licence scheme? Not so fast!
The theory and practical exams were condensed so they could be taken in one evening.
04 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
“Total solution” housing project to cost US$86 million
Almost 40 percent of the Maldives population lives on the capital island.
02 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives couples get married on China-backed bridge
Five weddings took place at the same time on the US$200 million bridge.
01 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Housing minister pledges re-opening of Malé surf point
The surf point was fenced off in 2016 for the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge.
30 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives nurses complain over salary changes and working hours
Changes to overtime and allowances mean less pay per month, nurses say.
30 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Massive erection of Maldives president spotted in capital
The cutout was in place for the inauguration of a US$200 million bridge.
30 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Mihaaru editor urges election chief to be impartial
The Election Commission chief could not take sides, the newspaper editor said.
29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Terror warning from Maldives minister after 9/11 Eid ‘celebration’
People should stop and think if their actions would lead to terrorism or condone it, said the defence minister.
29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives immigration threatens foreign media with ‘punitive measures’
Foreign journalists are required to submit details of previous employment, travel history, qualifications, bank account details and a police certificate to get a work or business visa.
29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Cursed’ coconut removed from Maldives cemetery
The coconut was reported to have writing and strange markings on it.
27 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives island council responds to 9/11 Eid ‘celebration’
The US embassy said it would not be commenting on the crude mock-up of the 9/11 attacks.
27 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Over 11,000 forms submitted for Hiyaa flats
The housing project will have 36 towers, with apartments for 80,000 people.
27 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Missing girl from bullying video turns up at police station
A video shows the teen being bullied and slapped by three other girls.
27 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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