Maldives News


Arbitration case filed in Singapore over Fushidhiggaru lagoon
The 1,475-hectare lagoon was leased in January 2013.
24 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Taxi driver was fatally stabbed during robbery
A 21-year-old man confessed to the murder.
24 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Counter-terrorism centre defines extremist ideology
NCTC offered a guideline for identifying hardliners.
23 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


20 children checked upon in operation against extremism
Four children were vaccinated and one child was removed from parents.
22 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


NGO contests ‘arbitrary dissolution’ over alleged slander of Islam
MDN was formally dissolved on Thursday.
21 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Preaching licenses suspended as authorities launch counter-terrorism operation
Homes of suspected extremists raided on Maduvvari island.
18 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Income tax signed into law
A personal income tax will be introduced for the first time.
18 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


About 1,400 extremists ‘willing to kill’ in Maldives
An ISIS bomb plot was foiled in 2017, the police chief revealed.
17 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Landmark changes ratified to decentralisation law
One-third of council seats reserved for women.
16 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Nasheed reignites ‘debt trap’ row with Chinese ambassador
The speaker’s remarks were at odds with the foreign minister.
15 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Ports company audit uncovers corrupt deals
MPL spent MVR86 million without a bidding process.
12 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


980 councillors to be elected in April
One-third of seats will be reserved for female candidates.
12 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives
The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.
11 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives capital flooded after heavy downpour
Several main streets were inundated.
11 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Grand welcome for South Asian Games medal winners
Hassan Saaid made history by winning gold in the 100-meter dash.
10 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Anti-corruption watchdog warns against no-bid contracts
The ACC recommended revision of public finance rules.
09 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess
Hussain Shameem was confirmed as the chief prosecutor.
07 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Record budget passed for 2020
Expenditure was increased by an additional MVR366 million.
05 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Taxi driver murdered in Hulhumalé
The 59-year-old was stabbed to death.
05 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


Justice Ghanee impeached
64 MPs voted to remove Ghanee from the Supreme Court bench.
04 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM

