Culture

School breakfast pilot programme for 25 schools

Breakfast at schools was a campaign pledge of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Work stopped in 17 construction sites

Site inspections were launched following the death of a girl who was hit by a falling cement bag.

Construction industry in the crosshairs after girl’s death

Construction industry magnates condemned calls to halt projects.

Community policing introduced with neighbourhood support officers

Neighbourhood support officers have been assigned for the capital and its suburb islands.

Girl hit by falling cement bag in critical condition

The president ordered an immediate safety review and inspection of all construction sites.

Girl hit by cement bag passes away

The seven-year-old Bangladeshi girl underwent two surgeries.

Quick fix promised for broken Fulidhoo jetty

Islanders fear they would be left without means of transport as ferry operators warned of suspension.

Schools prohibited from forcing students to welcome dignitaries

Two policemen injured as fire burns down accommodation block

One officer suffered serious burns and the other dislocated his shoulder.

Abandoned newborn in good health

A newborn girl was found inside a bucket by a neighbour.

Police probe sexual harassment allegations against ex-foreign minister

Asim was accused of sexual harassment by four junior staff at the foreign ministry.

Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians

President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.

Ex-vice president in stable condition after surgery

Ahmed Adeeb underwent surgery to remove kidney stones.

Heritage minister finds dismantled coral stone mosque

Parts of the Kalhuvakaru Mosque must be treated before it is reassembled, Yumna Maumoon said.

Whistleblower declared an apostate arrested on return to Maldives

Velezinee is accused of mocking Islam, according to the arrest warrant.

Velezinee hospitalised and released from police custody

The whistleblower was declared an apostate after allegedly blasphemous videos were posted online.

Ex-vice president hospitalised

Adeeb is undergoing emergency treatment to remove kidney stones.

Hospital probes death of infant

The hospital was accused of negligence after failure to perform a C-section.

Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat

The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.

Tree Top Hospital parts ways with foreign management

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care managed the hospital since its opening in March.