Maldives News
Record number of private jets for Easter holidays
The Velana International Airport hosted a record number of private jets on Sunday as tourist arrivals boomed at the start of Easter holidays.
03 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Jailed ex-vice president ordered to pay US$5m
Adeeb was ordered to pay MVR74 million (US$4.7 million) as compensation for losses incurred in the leasing of the Nasandhuraa Palace Hotel in Malé.
03 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives Autism Association earn pledges of corporate assistance
Dhiraagu pledged to build a playground outside Maldives Autism Association’s building while the newly-opened Gloria Jean’s Coffee franchise signed a MoU with the group at the opening ceremony of its restaurant Monday night.
03 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Studio rape trial begins
The closed-door trial of a 34-year old man who has been under arrest since January on rape charges began at the criminal court on Monday.
03 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
NGO boss questioned over ‘anti-Islamic’ tweet
Shahindha Ismail is accused of disrupting religious unity for saying that Allah allowed for other religions, which came in response to vows in a speech by President Abdulla Yameen to ensure that Islam remains the only religion permitted in the Maldives.
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Addu accident victim passes away
A 78-year-old man injured in a dangerous road accident in Addu City died Sunday night while undergoing treatment at the Hithadhoo Regional Hospital.
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Pakistan army chief departs
During the official visit, Bajwa paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen, who “expressed hope and confidence that the Maldives and Pakistan will continue working together on bilateral and international issues of common concern.”
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Closing hours extended for food outlets and petrol sheds
Cafés and restaurants can remain open until 1 am and petrol stations until midnight after new rules banned the transport of goods in the congested capital before sunset.
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Policemen detained on coup plot charges sacked
Aside from terrorism charges over the alleged coup plot, the eight ex-policemen are accused of planning to violently confront on-duty police officers deployed to control unlawful gatherings.
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Court concludes appeal of MP Riyaz’s acquittal
The High Court on Monday concluded hearings into the state’s appeal of opposition MP Abdulla Riyaz’s acquittal on obstruction charges last year.
02 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Bridge inches closer to completion
“The first two pillars out of CMFB’s main pillars (pier 22 and pier 23) to be connected with the superstructure were connected last night,” Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muiz tweeted.
01 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Strikes and hikes as porters down tools
Porters are angry about new rules that ban transporting and unloading merchandise from warehouses and shops during the day in Malé.
01 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Sinan detained for terrorism trial
The former ruling party lawmaker is among 11 high-profile detainees charged with terrorism and bribery over an alleged plot to topple the government.
01 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Transporting merchandise during daytime banned in Malé
Goods must be carried and unloaded between 6 pm and 6 am with effect on April 1, the transport authority announced Friday, citing difficulties faced by pedestrians and students due to jammed roads.
31 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Malé makeover modelled on Tokyo
Plans to redevelop Malé City by vacating five slum-like neighbourhoods are based on the model of Tokyo, Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muizz said Friday night.
31 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Mahloof remanded for five more days
The independent lawmaker is accused of obstruction of police duty for distributing masks during an opposition protest last month, a charge that carries a jail sentence of four months and 24 days.
31 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Pakistan army chief arrives in Maldives
The rare visit comes amid frayed India-Maldives ties after public disputes over the exercise of emergency powers, prompting speculation in Indian media that it is a “political signal” from the regional rival.
31 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition undaunted by jailing of leaders: Ibu
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who was freed Wednesday after nearly two weeks in police custody, said he was able to talk with other detainees arrested under emergency powers through his cells partition.
30 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Tourist injured by jet ski awarded MVR140,000
The civil court on Thursday ordered a Maldivian to pay more than MVR140,000 (US$9,000) to a tourist who was injured in a jet ski accident at the Jumeirah Vitaveli resort in 2014.
30 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
After Ibthihaal
Ibthihaal Mohamed was physically and psychologically harmed by different individuals on different occasions, for a long period of time, a high-ranking police officer said.
30 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
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