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Defence

Defence

Terror threat up after Sri Lanka bombings

‘The Defence Force will do whatever it takes to protect our country,’ vows Vice Chief Abduh Raheem.

30 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives, India discuss defence and Indian Ocean security

The Maldives and India reviewed bilateral ties today and committed to boost cooperation in the defence, human resource, trade and health sectors in talks co-chaired by two nations’ foreign ministers.

11 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

Indian Chief of Army Staff to visit Maldives

07 May 2014, 5:07 PM

News In Brief

Government commence student health screening

10 Mar 2014, 7:13 PM

Politics

Translation: MNDF officers’ ‘letter of concern’

06 Oct 2013, 4:35 PM

News In Brief

Inclusive elections could restore democracy in the Maldives: IDSA

29 Jul 2013, 11:21 AM

Politics

No US base under discussion, only joint training exercises: Defence Minister

25 Apr 2013, 4:02 PM

Politics

Military consolidation expected to dominate Defence Minister Nazim’s India visit

15 Apr 2013, 2:13 PM

Politics

Defence Minister launches defamation case against Nasheed over “traitor” allegations

08 Oct 2012, 7:38 PM

News In Brief

India defends its backyard in the Indian Ocean: Wall Street Journal

26 Sep 2012, 11:11 AM

Politics

Surf legend Damien Hardman wins Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

03 Sep 2012, 7:31 PM

News In Brief

Thalhath Ibrahim appoint state minister for defence

22 May 2011, 1:11 PM

News In Brief

Indian Ocean is India’s soft underbelly, says Nasheed

07 Oct 2010, 3:57 PM

Culture

Mystery around Somalian survivors deepens as health improves

03 Jun 2010, 7:42 PM

News In Brief

India donates helicopter to MNDF

19 Apr 2010, 10:34 AM

News In Brief

Erroneous reports of pirates operating in Maldivian waters: Foreign Ministry

05 Apr 2010, 6:41 PM

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