Culture


School breakfast pilot programme for 25 schools
Breakfast at schools was a campaign pledge of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
20 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Work stopped in 17 construction sites
Site inspections were launched following the death of a girl who was hit by a falling cement bag.
20 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Construction industry in the crosshairs after girl’s death
Construction industry magnates condemned calls to halt projects.
18 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Community policing introduced with neighbourhood support officers
Neighbourhood support officers have been assigned for the capital and its suburb islands.
18 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Girl hit by falling cement bag in critical condition
The president ordered an immediate safety review and inspection of all construction sites.
17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Girl hit by cement bag passes away
The seven-year-old Bangladeshi girl underwent two surgeries.
17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Quick fix promised for broken Fulidhoo jetty
Islanders fear they would be left without means of transport as ferry operators warned of suspension.
05 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Schools prohibited from forcing students to welcome dignitaries
04 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Two policemen injured as fire burns down accommodation block
One officer suffered serious burns and the other dislocated his shoulder.
02 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM


Abandoned newborn in good health
A newborn girl was found inside a bucket by a neighbour.
27 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Police probe sexual harassment allegations against ex-foreign minister
Asim was accused of sexual harassment by four junior staff at the foreign ministry.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians
President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.
20 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Ex-vice president in stable condition after surgery
Ahmed Adeeb underwent surgery to remove kidney stones.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Heritage minister finds dismantled coral stone mosque
Parts of the Kalhuvakaru Mosque must be treated before it is reassembled, Yumna Maumoon said.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Whistleblower declared an apostate arrested on return to Maldives
Velezinee is accused of mocking Islam, according to the arrest warrant.
14 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Velezinee hospitalised and released from police custody
The whistleblower was declared an apostate after allegedly blasphemous videos were posted online.
14 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Ex-vice president hospitalised
Adeeb is undergoing emergency treatment to remove kidney stones.
11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Hospital probes death of infant
The hospital was accused of negligence after failure to perform a C-section.
11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat
The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.
11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Tree Top Hospital parts ways with foreign management
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care managed the hospital since its opening in March.
08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

