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Maldives News

Politics

Cabinet discusses 14-year-old boy’s disappearance while in state care

Shaim Abdulla went missing from an orphanage in Villimalé over a week ago.

26 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Government proposes reverting to a 7-member Supreme Court

This is the fourth time the number of justices are being changed.

26 Jun 2019, 09:00

Environment

EPA condemns reclamation of reefs to build luxury resorts

The environmental watchdog also denounced political interference under ex-president Yameen.

25 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Judicial watchdog to review performance of all judges

Attorney general moves to increase supreme court’s bench from five to seven.

25 Jun 2019, 09:00

Crime

Maafushi Prison inmates confined to cells after protests

Detainees stage hunger strike over brutality of prison guards.

25 Jun 2019, 09:00

Crime

Authorities silent over Luthufee capture

The fugitive has been in captivity at the Maldives embassy in Colombo for over two months.

25 Jun 2019, 09:00

Police

14-year-old boy remains missing

Shaim Abdulla went missing on June 18 from an orphanage in Villimalé.

24 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Minister denies graft at communication ministry, marginalising Shaafiee

Ex-state minister said he resigned because his corruption fears were not being addressed.

24 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Judicial watchdog recommends Thinadhoo Island magistrate be dismissed

The recommendation follows a probe into an altercation involving Ibrahim Rasheed.

24 Jun 2019, 09:00

Crime

Maafushi Prison search finds 1 potential weapon

8 mobile phones also found during 4-hour inspection.

24 Jun 2019, 09:00

Crime

Rilwan’s family urges probe into Didi’s part in suspects’ release

The then criminal court judge is thought to have been asked to release Mohamed Suaid and Abdulla Haisham.

24 Jun 2019, 09:00

Health

Man found dead inside pay toilet

Police said there were no visible signs of injury on the body.

23 Jun 2019, 09:00

Crime

Fearful Maafushi prison guards refuse to enter cells

Off-duty prison guard attacked.

23 Jun 2019, 09:00

Crime

Minister vows prison reform after horrific abuse of inmates

Six prisoners at Maafushi beaten, pepper sprayed and forcibly head shaved.

22 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Supreme Court justice hears allegations made against him

Didi is suspected of taking bribes, releasing criminal suspects and seeking government jobs for family members.

20 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Motion calls for action against Supreme Court interference

Justice Abdulla Didi to appear before judicial watchdog

19 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

Deputy ambassador to Malaysia sacked

Ghaniya Abdul Ghafoor, the wife of suspended Supreme Court Justice Abdulla Didi, claims she has been defamed in the media.

19 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

MPs vow to clean up judiciary

Parliament unanimously backs judicial corruption probe

18 Jun 2019, 09:00

Politics

JSC’s Didi probe to be conducted in public

Judicial watchdog to fast-track future probes into complaints against judges.

18 Jun 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

MVR800 million to be invested in 10 hospitals

Work has already started on five of the 10 hospitals

17 Jun 2019, 09:00

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