Maldives News
Test flight lands at new Dhaalu airport
A test flight from the national airline Maldivian landed Thursday morning at the newly-built domestic airport on southern the island of Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu atoll.
01 Jun 2017, 09:00
Bad weather causes damages in 14 islands
A cyclone hit Nilandhoo in Faafu atoll Thursday afternoon and blew the roofs off 10 houses after heavy rainfall caused damages on Thinadhoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll the previous day.
01 Jun 2017, 09:00
Free ferry arranged to surf island near Malé
A daily ferry service free of charge from Malé to a nearby island has been arranged for surfers who lost access to the capital’s main surf point with the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge last year.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Two in critical condition after accident at sea
A speedboat from the Summer Island Resort collided with a docked fishing vessel around 10:30 pm on Tuesday night, injuring 14 staff members from the resort in North Malé atoll.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Faris Maumoon prevented from visiting dying aunt
The home ministry claimed the lawmaker was barred from leaving the Maldives because he might stay overseas to impede an ongoing investigation.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Japan grants US$25m for digital broadcasting project
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed an agreement with the government Tuesday to provide up to ¥2,792 million (US$25 million) in grant aid for a project to develop a digital terrestrial television broadcasting network.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Islamic Development Bank pledges US$117m
Finance Minister Ahmed Munawar secured the funds during meetings held on the sidelines of the IDB’s annual meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from May 16 to 21.
30 May 2017, 09:00
ACC orders re-evaluation of Hajj group bids
The anti-graft watchdog concluded after an inquiry that the unfairness of the bid evaluation process raised “suspicion that this was done to provide undue benefit to a particular party.”
30 May 2017, 09:00
Police ignore pleas from Yameen’s family for update on murder probe
“The past 37 days have been full of sorrow and heartache,” the family of the murdered liberal blogger said today, expressing concern with the police’s refusal to answer phone calls and text messages.
30 May 2017, 09:00
Police summons issued to liberal bloggers with threat of trial in absentia
Dr Azra Naseem, Muzaffar ‘Muju’ Naeem, and Hani Amir were told to present themselves to the police within 14 days to speak in their defence against unspecified allegations.
29 May 2017, 09:00
Zaid transferred to house arrest in mid-trial
Zaidul Ameen is accused of attempting to sell a secretly recorded conversation with Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed Mohamed.
29 May 2017, 09:00
Adeeb seeks medical leave from prison
Jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has sought permission to travel overseas for the treatment of glaucoma, kidney stones and internal cysts.
29 May 2017, 09:00
Sheikh under fire over claim of island with non-fasting majority
Sheikh Ali Zaid said he was told during a visit to an unnamed southern island that the majority of people have been eating during daytime at Ramadan for years.
28 May 2017, 09:00
STELCO warns of more power cuts in Malé
The State Electricity Company has warned of more power cuts in Malé after damage to a high-voltage cable left two-third of the capital without electricity in the early hours of Sunday.
28 May 2017, 09:00
Sheikh Imran and Nazim transferred to house arrest
The high-profile prisoners were transferred for the duration of the fasting month of Ramadan, which began Saturday.
28 May 2017, 09:00
President restricts powers of Fuvahmulah city council
After deliberations with the cabinet, President Abdulla Yameen decided Wednesday that the newly-elected Fuvahmulah city council will have the same powers and responsibilities as the Malé and Addu city councils.
28 May 2017, 09:00
Coral stone mosques: the last architectural masterpieces
The Maldives Independent spoke to renowned architect Mauroof Jameel following the publication of his book, “Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives, The Vanishing Legacy of the Indian Ocean.”
27 May 2017, 09:00
Maldives greets Ramadan
After traditional pre-fasting preparations and communal feasts, Maldivians joined Muslims around the world on Saturday to begin the holy month of Ramadan.
27 May 2017, 09:00
Seaplane crash lands in airport island lagoon
The nine passengers and three crewmembers were rescued and survived with minor injuries after the TransMaldivian Airways seaplane crash landed in the Hulhulé lagoon.
27 May 2017, 09:00
Media council backtracks on defamation complaints
The print and online media regulator had asked journalists from Raajje TV, VFP and Mihaaru to submit their defence to defamation complaints filed by the former chief communication officer at the president’s office.
25 May 2017, 09:00
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