Culture
Assault allegations against NGO boss branded ‘character assassination’
The Gender Ministry is investigating the NGO founder over domestic violence allegations.
26 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Anger over 9/11 depiction in Maldives island Eid celebration
The finale of the Maafaru Eid event features a plastic plane hanging from a wire and crashing into the tower.
26 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Girl in bullying video goes missing
Nashfa Hassan was found to be missing after police analysed the viral video.
25 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Young people making films for change in the Maldives
The UNDP project helps young people to explore socially significant issues through short films.
24 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Bridge weddings and ballot boxes: Maldives government mocked in Eid parade
Kulhudhuffushi’s Eid parade has become a way to mock the government and its broken promises.
23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives celebrates Eid with fun and festivities
Maldivians celebrated with water fights and traditional festivities.
22 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives nurses to get 15% pay rise
Those in junior national nursing jobs can now expect a monthly salary of US$907.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
NGO boss probed over domestic violence allegations
The NGO boss denied the domestic violence allegations.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives team places second at ‘robotic Olympics’
The teenagers competed against teams from around the world.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
ADB grants US$33m for waste management
Open burning of waste in Thilafushi poses “an environmental and public health hazard.”
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
From the Maldives to Mexico: students compete in international robotic Olympics
Team Maldives wants to build a champion robot.
16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives government ‘crushing dissent in all-out assault on democracy’
Rights abuses have flourished under the current government, a new report says.
16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Smoking ban petition launched by hospital boss
The petition wants workers and families to be protected from secondhand smoke exposure.
15 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
For better, for worse: Bridge weddings to start August 31
Lovebirds wanting to tie the knot on the bridge must apply before Monday.
15 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Ferry safety checks ahead of Eid travel rush
Thousands are expected to use ferries in their Eid getaways.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Man dies from electric shock on fishing trip
The 34-year-old Bangladeshi died immediately.
13 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
College accused of student discrimination in niqab row
Hijabs are common in the Maldives, but the niqab is less frequently seen and has even sparked controversy.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Raajje TV launches fundraising to pay record fine
The fundraising effort was launched by opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives hospital reaches milestone with first bypass surgery
The life-saving procedure was performed by a team led by Dr Mohamed Shafiu, the country’s first cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
HDC and SeaLife housing scheme draws complaints
The flats were meant to be handed over before the end of 2018.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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