Maldives News
Plans scrapped to change design of Hiyaa flats
The size of a two-bedroom flat is 550 square feet.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Nasheed and Shifaz reelected in MDP leadership polls
With 87,439 eligible voters, the turnout was 27 percent.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Salaf protests innocence over Dr Afrasheem murder report
The religious conservative NGO is accused of inciting hatred.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maleesha owner sentenced to eight years over Hajj fraud
The company defrauded dozens of people who paid to perform the pilgrimage.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
EPA imposes MVR275k fine for illegal vegetation removal
The island’s leaseholder is former MP Hassan Adil.
21 Nov 2019, 09:00
President ratifies landmark child protection laws
A new juvenile justice law also comes into force.
21 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: school holidays begin
Five percent of Hajj quota reserved for patients with life-threatening illnesses.
21 Nov 2019, 09:00
Justice Areef retires, Ghanee suspended for impeachment
Justice Azmiralda was put in charge of the Supreme Court.
21 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Council elections scheduled for April 4
President green lights Malé City Streetscaping Development Plan.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
Opposition accuses MDP of ‘abusing supermajority for revenge’
Ex-president Yameen’s lawyers called for mistrial.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
Parliament moves to impeach Prosecutor General Bisham
The judiciary committee was tasked with beginning the process.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldivians among Islamic State fighters caught in Afghanistan
More than 600 IS fighters surrendered to Afghan forces.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
NGO Salaf accused of encouraging terrorism
Salaf accused the government of pursuing a secularist agenda.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Lawmakers concerned over rising deco cases
Two expats acquitted on charges of covering up a murder.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
Parliamentary probe launched into jihadi group
The group is accused of murdering a lawmaker and journalist.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-Islamic minister defends scholars after Afrasheem murder report
Differences of opinion with the moderate scholar were purely academic, Shaheem said.
19 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: new members approved for NIC and MIRA
The first lady launched a National Elderly Action Plan.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Opposition defends ex-Islamic minister over Dr Afrasheem murder report
Shaheem was accused of lying to the inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldives parliament dismisses Supreme Court justices
Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed Abdulla removed from the bench.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
Adeeb denies bomb and arson allegations by ex-MP Nazim
The allegations were made to a presidential inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00
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