Maldives News
Police arrest man in connection with rape case
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl.
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
India criticised over FTA delay, state visit cancellation
The Maldives ambassador to India spoke about the free trade agreement with China that has raised concerns over China’s influence in the Maldives.
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
Gasim’s Villa Shipping sued to recover MVR75 million
The revenue authority has sued Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s Villa Shipping group for the recovery of unpaid taxes and fines worth MVR75 million (US$4.8 million).The revenue authority has sued Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s Villa Shipping group for the recovery of unpaid taxes and fines worth MVR75 million (US$4.8 million).
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
Arrest of alleged rapist demanded amid cover-up accusations
The 18-year old said she was raped in the capital on Wednesday night and was offered hush money by her attacker, who claimed nothing would happen to him even if she reported it to the police because of his political connections.
06 Jan 2018, 09:00
Teen allegedly raped by ruling party lawmaker’s relative
The 18-year-old said she was raped in the capital on Wednesday night and that she had reported the incident to the police.
05 Jan 2018, 09:00
MP files police complaint over tabloid attacks
The Maafannu-Uthuru lawmaker and MDP spokesman urged police to investigate Vaguthu Online over three articles.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
First stabbing of 2018 happens under state care
So far 12 cases of assault have been reported in 2018, according to the Maldives Police Service.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldives urged to drop charges against NGO chief
The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has urged the Maldives to drop charges raised against the executive director of the Maldivian Democracy Network, Shahinda Ismail.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldives to hold National Patriotism Day in March
The president said he wants to promote unity and culture, as well as boost religious faith and national spirit.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Ex-MMPRC boss not questioned over fresh graft charges, says lawyer
Abdullah Ziyath faces more than 30 counts of corruption charges for misappropriating US$44 million (MVR721 million) by leasing islands and lagoons owned by the state.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Officials charged over drug kingpin escape
A spokesman from the Prosecutor General’s office told media on Thursday that a case against former prisons commissioner, Moosa Azim, and former deputy home affairs minister, Mohamed Hanim, had been forwarded to the criminal court.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Fenaka officials walk free from corruption scandal
The Anti-Corruption Commission launched an inquiry more than a year ago into the theft of US$1million from the state-owned utility.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Jailed former VP charged for bribing intelligence officials
The former vice president is currently serving a 33-year jail sentence on multiple counts of corruption and terrorism.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
More than 10,000 jobs from resort mega project: minister
More than $311.5 million has been invested for the first phase of the Emboodhoo Lagoon project.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
MP Faris submits complaints over Supreme Court judges
The son of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom has been detained since July on bribery charges.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
No single candidate from opposition, says ex-MDP chair
Parliament’s deputy speaker said he had no worries about the president staying in office because the opposition was already showing signs of infighting.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
Rainfall causes heavy flooding in Malé
Morning rainfall caused heavy flooding in Malé on Wednesday, Mihaaru reported.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
Tourism body apologises for scantily clad women in New Year show
A Maldives tourism body has apologised for the scantily clad women who performed in a New Year show organised by the government.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
Islamist group concerned over scantily clad women in New Year show
The Islamic group Jamiyathul Salaf has expressed concern after scantily clad women were shown during the live broadcast of the New Year show organised by the government in the capital city Malé.
02 Jan 2018, 09:00
Social media squabble over fake votes and Twitter bots
Opposition social media activists are squabbling over fake votes and Twitter bots after an opposition leader beat a former president in a Twitter poll.
02 Jan 2018, 09:00
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