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Maldives News

Politics

Monday roundup: minister accused of interfering in corruption probe

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

21 Oct 2019, 09:00

Culture

News in brief: Bank of Maldives posts MVR300m profit

A “mobile laboratory” service was launched in Laamu atoll.

21 Oct 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Sunday roundup: tree replantation and unauthorised tourism

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

20 Oct 2019, 09:00

Crime

News in brief: drug routes and swallowed lego

A lego piece was removed from a child’s lungs.

20 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

Weekend roundup: Undocumented migrant workers fill up stadium

A roundup of the weekend’s top stories.

19 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

Thursday roundup: U-turn on impeachment of chief prosecutor

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

17 Oct 2019, 09:00

Crime

News in brief: mosquito traps and internet prices

Four people were injured in a speedboat collision.

17 Oct 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Wednesday roundup: Chief justice challenges watchdog inquiry

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

16 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

News in brief: Single-parent allowance and tenants rights

A Maldives embassy was opened in Thailand.

16 Oct 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Tuesday roundup: anti-corruption watchdog probes compensation payouts

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

15 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

News in brief: EPA rescues tied-up turtle

The turtle was found on an uninhabited island.

15 Oct 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

News in brief: Australian arrested with cocaine

Parliament vets nominees for commissioner general of taxation.

14 Oct 2019, 09:00

Crime

Monday roundup: economic growth and sacking of broadcasting commissioner

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

14 Oct 2019, 09:00

Crime

Sunday roundup: terrorism, corruption and hate speech

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

13 Oct 2019, 09:00

Environment

News in brief: Addu City hit by severe flooding

Floodwaters entered more than 280 homes.

13 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

Maldives suspends NGO for ‘slandering Islam’

International rights groups urges government to reverse decision.

12 Oct 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

News in brief: onion prices soar

The onion shortage was caused by flooding in India.

10 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

10 Oct 2019, 09:00

Feature Comment

A crisis of social cohesion

Controversy over an NGO report sheds light on deeper societal issues, writes Ibrahim Thayyib.

10 Oct 2019, 09:00

Politics

News in brief: US$1.5bn deal signed with Islamic finance corporation

Parliament is looking into custodial abuse and complaints about civil service commissioners.

09 Oct 2019, 09:00

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