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Maldives News

NGO shutdown ‘shows repression hasn’t gone away’: Amnesty
Politics

NGO shutdown ‘shows repression hasn’t gone away’: Amnesty

Amnesty called on the government to reverse its decision to ban MDN.

06 Nov 2019, 09:00

News in brief: raspberries recalled over virus scare
Culture

News in brief: raspberries recalled over virus scare

A new school is opening in Malé.

06 Nov 2019, 09:00

Tuesday roundup: judge suspended ahead of ex-president’s verdict
Politics

Tuesday roundup: judge suspended ahead of ex-president’s verdict

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

05 Nov 2019, 09:00

News in brief: long weekend and JSC task-force
Politics

News in brief: long weekend and JSC task-force

The president declared next Sunday a public holiday.

05 Nov 2019, 09:00

Maldives bans NGO over ‘anti-Islamic’ report
Politics

Maldives bans NGO over ‘anti-Islamic’ report

The Maldivian Democracy Network will be dissolved in 45 days.

05 Nov 2019, 09:00

Record US$2.4bn budget proposed for 2020
Business & Tourism

Record US$2.4bn budget proposed for 2020

Funds allocated for new bridge, seaport and 10,000 housing units.

04 Nov 2019, 09:00

Monday roundup: judge shares cartoon of president in chains
Politics

Monday roundup: judge shares cartoon of president in chains

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

04 Nov 2019, 09:00

News in brief: public health conference and fake news
Culture

News in brief: public health conference and fake news

Medals of bravery awarded to nine soldiers.

04 Nov 2019, 09:00

Sunday roundup: dozen detained from opposition Victory Day protest
Politics

Sunday roundup: dozen detained from opposition Victory Day protest

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

03 Nov 2019, 09:00

Weekend roundup: tension escalates between watchdog and Supreme Court
Business & Tourism

Weekend roundup: tension escalates between watchdog and Supreme Court

A roundup of the top stories over the weekend.

02 Nov 2019, 09:00

Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax
Politics

Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

31 Oct 2019, 09:00

Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice
Politics

Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

30 Oct 2019, 09:00

News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen
Politics

News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen

24 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in September.

30 Oct 2019, 09:00

Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam
Politics

Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam

A roundup of the day’s top stories

29 Oct 2019, 09:00

Monday roundup: income tax, record budget and corruption probes
Business & Tourism

Monday roundup: income tax, record budget and corruption probes

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

28 Oct 2019, 09:00

News in brief: new taxation commissioner approved
Culture

News in brief: new taxation commissioner approved

A lighthouse wreck washed up on a northern island.

28 Oct 2019, 09:00

News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents
Politics

News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents

41 accidents occurred in Malé last week.

27 Oct 2019, 09:00

Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue
Politics

Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue

More than 100 councils have backed calls to ban the NGO for “slandering Islam.”

27 Oct 2019, 09:00

MMPRC scandal: list of beneficiaries grows to 267
Crime

MMPRC scandal: list of beneficiaries grows to 267

Stolen funds were used for political activities.

27 Oct 2019, 09:00

Sunday roundup: police tape and implicated lawmakers
Crime

Sunday roundup: police tape and implicated lawmakers

A roundup of the day’s top stories.

27 Oct 2019, 09:00

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