Culture


Minister urges new government to continue housing scheme
Chosen applicants could sue if the new administration failed to award flats, the housing minister said.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Five injured in highway accidents
An expatriate injured Tuesday morning is in critical condition.
30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Anti-corruption watchdog halts sale of Hulhumalé plots
The anti-corruption watchdog has been asked to stop the sale of state assets during the transition period.
07 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Human rights watchdog laments treatment of migrant workers
There was outrage after hundreds of migrant workers were illegally ferried to work.
06 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV journalist harassed by ruling party protesters
Hussain Hassan was surrounded and verbally abused.
02 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Anti-corruption watchdog halts Hiyaa housing project
The ACC has also instructed state-owned companies to stop pay raises, promotions and new hires.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Election monitors and observers lack Maldives visa
Foreign media face deportation if they are found working on a tourist visa.
21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Great government giveaway continues as water fines waived
Fines have also been waived for fishermen, tenants and motorists.
21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives resort cleared of idols, say police
One man can be heard saying Allah Akbar as a sculpture crashes into the ocean.
21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Government waives late rent fines in Hulhumalé
The move comes three days before the presidential election.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


WHO report says ‘urgent’ need to review Aasandha
The Maldives health insurance scheme is complex and lacks coordination, the WHO says.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


UAE company enlisted to provide drinking water on 32 islands
The US$8.6 million project is financed by OFID and the Green Climate Fund.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Calls to remove Maldives president over sorcery allegations
The allegations include the killing of animals and the uprooting of trees.
16 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives crowned champions of South Asia
The 2-1 victory over India came a decade after the Red Snappers first lifted the SAFF title.
16 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Dozens of Bangladeshis need aid after fire
The workers lost their belongings and money in the fire.
16 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Four expats injured in labour quarters fire
The four escaped without serious injuries.
15 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Number of Thalassaemia patients on the rise
The Maldives has the highest prevalence of the inherited blood disorder in the world.
13 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Adeeb revives long-standing sorcery rumours about Maldives president
The killing of crocodiles and chickens were said to be involved.
13 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Confusion, collisions and congestion: Sinamalé Bridge gets off to a wobbly start
Accidents, a bike ban and propaganda have marked the bridge opening.
13 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Van flips in Hulhumalé
There have been several bridge-related accidents since Friday.
11 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

