Maldives News
EPA rejects Maafaru runway expansion project
A lawmaker accused the watchdog of obstructing atoll development.
30 Dec 2019, 09:00
Infrastructure development pushing islands to ‘tipping point’
Islands cannot naturally adapt to climate risks after harbour and land reclamation projects.
28 Dec 2019, 09:00
Military alert level raised as ‘precautionary measure’
Alert status not raised due to specific threat, says MNDF.
25 Dec 2019, 09:00
Arbitration case filed in Singapore over Fushidhiggaru lagoon
The 1,475-hectare lagoon was leased in January 2013.
24 Dec 2019, 09:00
Taxi driver was fatally stabbed during robbery
A 21-year-old man confessed to the murder.
24 Dec 2019, 09:00
Counter-terrorism centre defines extremist ideology
NCTC offered a guideline for identifying hardliners.
23 Dec 2019, 09:00
20 children checked upon in operation against extremism
Four children were vaccinated and one child was removed from parents.
22 Dec 2019, 09:00
NGO contests ‘arbitrary dissolution’ over alleged slander of Islam
MDN was formally dissolved on Thursday.
21 Dec 2019, 09:00
Preaching licenses suspended as authorities launch counter-terrorism operation
Homes of suspected extremists raided on Maduvvari island.
18 Dec 2019, 09:00
Income tax signed into law
A personal income tax will be introduced for the first time.
18 Dec 2019, 09:00
About 1,400 extremists ‘willing to kill’ in Maldives
An ISIS bomb plot was foiled in 2017, the police chief revealed.
17 Dec 2019, 09:00
Landmark changes ratified to decentralisation law
One-third of council seats reserved for women.
16 Dec 2019, 09:00
Nasheed reignites ‘debt trap’ row with Chinese ambassador
The speaker’s remarks were at odds with the foreign minister.
15 Dec 2019, 09:00
Ports company audit uncovers corrupt deals
MPL spent MVR86 million without a bidding process.
12 Dec 2019, 09:00
980 councillors to be elected in April
One-third of seats will be reserved for female candidates.
12 Dec 2019, 09:00
UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives
The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.
11 Dec 2019, 09:00
Maldives capital flooded after heavy downpour
Several main streets were inundated.
11 Dec 2019, 09:00
Grand welcome for South Asian Games medal winners
Hassan Saaid made history by winning gold in the 100-meter dash.
10 Dec 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog warns against no-bid contracts
The ACC recommended revision of public finance rules.
09 Dec 2019, 09:00
New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess
Hussain Shameem was confirmed as the chief prosecutor.
07 Dec 2019, 09:00
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