Culture
Media admonished in ‘fake news’ Friday sermon
The Islamic ministry chose the topic after lodging complaints against media outlets that exposed a four-month delay in handing over MVR18 million (US$1 million) raised for Rohingya Muslim refugees last year.
24 Mar 2018, 09:00
Military to get 300 flats from housing project
A fast-tracked process through the Housing Ministry will ensure the flats are handed over swiftly, the defence minister said.
21 Mar 2018, 09:00
Elections chief embarks on media charm offensive
The elections chief has insisted he can be non-partisan, despite a political background as a loyalist of President Abdulla Yameen.
20 Mar 2018, 09:00
Media regulator seeks to change editor rules
A Home Ministry regulation gazetted in January imposes new criteria that editors at registered media outlets have to meet.
18 Mar 2018, 09:00
Ministry threatens fishing licence loss over protest
The Fisheries Ministry warned it would take strict action against vessels participating in bringing people to the capital for “unlawful gatherings.”
14 Mar 2018, 09:00
One human rights complaint a day in 2017
The most common complaint involved alleged abuses in prisons, with 76 cases about the rights of inmates and 69 health-related complaints from inmates.
14 Mar 2018, 09:00
Pro-government journalist gets green light to join Broadcom
The seven-member MBC is an independent body, but has been criticised for favouring President Abdulla Yameen’s administration.
14 Mar 2018, 09:00
Maldives riot police used ‘disproportionate force’
Some police officers caused injuries to civilians and reporters and resorted to pepper spraying protesters in violation of rules on the use of less-lethal weapons, the Human Rights Commission of Maldives found from its field monitoring.
13 Mar 2018, 09:00
Islamic ministry unable to account for US$1m Rohingya fund
Islamic ministry officials are unable to confirm if MVR18 million (US$1 million) raised for Rohingya Muslims refugees was handed over to the Bangladesh Red Crescent, newspaper Mihaaru reported Monday.
12 Mar 2018, 09:00
Motorcyclist killed in Addu link road accident
A 29-year-old man died of injuries Saturday night after his motorcycle collided with a car on the Addu City link road.
11 Mar 2018, 09:00
Winter is coming: controversial project to be finished before Ramadan
The frosty feature, boasting the Maldives first and only ice-rink, was absent when the revamped Rasrani Bageecha park opened to much fanfare last year.
11 Mar 2018, 09:00
Man falls to his death in capital
Hospital officials said the 22-year-old was dead by the time he arrived at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
11 Mar 2018, 09:00
Police block opposition Women’s Day march
Female leaders, activists and supporters of the joint opposition parties gathered at the Jumhooree Party headquarters to begin the silent march around 6:45 am but riot police officers quickly set up barricades to block their path.
08 Mar 2018, 09:00
Diver, nurse and policewoman win Rehendhi awards
A diver, nurse and policewoman were the winners of the Rehendhi Awards handed out on International Women’s Day in recognition of service to the nation.
08 Mar 2018, 09:00
Prisons authority denies unlicensed doctors treating inmates
Abdulla Rasheed, who was serving a five-year sentence on assault charges, died last October while being treated at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
07 Mar 2018, 09:00
Nostalgia and flying fish: Maldives marks National Patriotism Day
National Patriotism Day comes amid a state of emergency and protests demanding the arrest and resignation of President Abdulla Yameen.
06 Mar 2018, 09:00
Bangladeshi national dies after house fire
The 48-year old Bangladeshi died due to smoke inhalation while undergoing treatment.
06 Mar 2018, 09:00
Police probe suspicious Nolhivaram suicide
Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old woman found hanged last Thursday on the island of Nolhivaram in Haa Dhaal atoll.
05 Mar 2018, 09:00
Birth defects increasing in Maldives
Of 4,820 births during the past two years, 514 babies were born with defects, including 42 serious cases and 21 fatalities.
05 Mar 2018, 09:00
‘Huge smiles and strong handshakes’: Police criticised for manhandling Maldivians
Police say they took 48 people into custody between February 1 and March 2 and released 47 of them, although the opposition alliance disputes these figures.
04 Mar 2018, 09:00
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