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Maldives News

Politics

Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief

Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.

05 Aug 2019, 09:00

Culture

Taxi drivers plan to sue over new rates

It was made mandatory for taxis to start using a mobile app.

05 Aug 2019, 09:00

Crime

Maldives ex-VP arrested again after court ordered release

Adeeb’s previous arrest in international waters was declared unlawful.

05 Aug 2019, 09:00

Politics

Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents

The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.

04 Aug 2019, 09:00

Crime

Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen

The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.

04 Aug 2019, 09:00

Culture

Mobile apps made mandatory for taxis

The Transport Authority also announced fixed rates.

03 Aug 2019, 09:00

Politics

Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government

The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.

03 Aug 2019, 09:00

Politics

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, 09:00

Crime

India sends back asylum-seeking ex-vice president to Maldives

Adeeb was handed over to Maldivian authorities at the maritime border.

03 Aug 2019, 09:00

Politics

Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India

Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.

02 Aug 2019, 09:00

Culture

‘Mobile clinic’ to offer free legal advice

The programme kicks off in Addu City on Friday.

01 Aug 2019, 09:00

Politics

Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge

Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.

01 Aug 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

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, 09:00

Crime

Ex-vice president detained in India after fleeing Maldives

Police said efforts are underway to bring Adeeb back.

01 Aug 2019, 09:00

Crime

Suspects with criminal records arrested in 6kg drug bust

They included “a high-profile drug trafficker.”

01 Aug 2019, 09:00

Politics

Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president

Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.

31 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Withdrawal of retirement savings approved to fund Hajj pilgrimage

The withdrawal limit was raised to cover 80 percent of the pilgrimage’s cost.

31 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips

The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.

31 Jul 2019, 09:00

Crime

Presidential commission seeks charges over prisoner’s death

It was the first case wrapped up by the inquiry commission.

31 Jul 2019, 09:00

Crime

Yameen Rasheed murder planning started in a mosque, testifies secret witness

The witness implicated the six defendants during anonymised testimony.

31 Jul 2019, 09:00

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