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Independence

Features & Comment

“We could have done better:” conversations with an independence hero

“Abdul Sattar Moosa Didi, who led the independence negotiations, remembers talks with the British, laments President Ibrahim Nasir’s buried legacy, and reflects on where Maldives has arrived at as we celebrate 50 years of independence.”

26 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nine hour power cut in Malé caused by damaged switch gear

The State Electricity Company (STELCO) has said that a power outage in the Galolhu ward of Malé around 1:00am last night was caused by a damaged switch gear at a distribution centre in Lily Magu. The power cut lasted more than nine hours and followed STELCO warning of intermittent cuts in the capital after one of two main 8MW generators at the power plant was damaged.

23 Jul 2015, 1:30 PM

Politics

US ready to ‘deepen partnership’ with Maldives, seeks progress on democracy

30 Jun 2015, 3:13 PM

News In Brief

Maldives’ sovereignty threatened by “economic slavery”: President Waheed

26 May 2013, 7:02 PM

Politics

Economic dependency threatens Maldives’ independence, warns President Waheed

12 Nov 2012, 4:51 PM

Politics

Comment: Challenges to an infant democracy

06 Aug 2012, 10:14 AM

Politics

“Consensus” now to appoint foreign expert to inquiry panel: government

21 Mar 2012, 10:07 PM

Politics

Comment: One captain, one course

24 Jan 2012, 2:28 PM

Politics

Comment: India and Pakistan, a tale of two destinies

17 Aug 2011, 8:02 PM

Politics

Z-DRP raises spectre of British imperialism and loss of Islamic identity

23 Jul 2011, 12:01 PM

Politics

Bangladesh and Maldives have long shared histories, says Nasheed at national day celebrations

27 Mar 2011, 1:48 PM

News In Brief

Kosovo thanks Maldives for recognising its independence

20 May 2010, 11:42 AM

Politics

Letter on Minivan News

16 May 2010, 10:48 AM

Politics

DhiTV interested in commercial arrangement with public broadcaster TVM

01 Feb 2010, 9:19 PM

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