Maldives News


Health insurance company funded jogging track
Aasandha also gave US$12,300 to the former first lady’s charity.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’
India revoked the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Witness identifies suspects in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
The witness placed them at the crime scene.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


MPs pull double shift ahead of Eid holidays
Speaker Nasheed decided to hold sittings at night.
06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-VP pledges to spill the beans on corruption scandal
Prosecutors asked the Supreme Court to keep Adeeb in custody.
06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief
Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Taxi drivers plan to sue over new rates
It was made mandatory for taxis to start using a mobile app.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives ex-VP arrested again after court ordered release
Adeeb’s previous arrest in international waters was declared unlawful.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents
The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.
04 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen
The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.
04 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Mobile apps made mandatory for taxis
The Transport Authority also announced fixed rates.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government
The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives seeks closer ties with Seychelles
President Solih’s trip to Seychelles was the first state visit by a Maldives head of state.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


India sends back asylum-seeking ex-vice president to Maldives
Adeeb was handed over to Maldivian authorities at the maritime border.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India
Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.
02 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


‘Mobile clinic’ to offer free legal advice
The programme kicks off in Addu City on Friday.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge
Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-lawmaker’s fuel supplier ordered to pay US$1.2m to state company
Meridiam owed STO for fuel released on credit in 2010.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-vice president detained in India after fleeing Maldives
Police said efforts are underway to bring Adeeb back.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

