Maldives News

Students to be allowed to reapply for loans

Education ministry decision follows public outrage over number of failed applications

PPM raises security concerns over hydrography agreement

Former ruling party also criticised proposed ferry services

Terrorism, climate change and stability of the Indo-Pacific crucial to regional security: Modi

Indian prime minister calls on the international community to boost efforts to combat terrorism.

Maldives welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi

It is the first state visit by an Indian prime minister since 2011.

Six agreements penned between India and Maldives

Modi was conferred the highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.

Monsoon rains wreak havoc across Maldives

Flooding caused damages to 576 homes.

Committee formed to oversee prison reform

An audit of jails flagged serious problems.

Opposition MP to boycott Modi address to Maldives parliament

Opposition lawmakers object to holding the sitting between evening prayers.

Drug trafficking suspects arrested for third time

The court and police blamed each other for their release.

Court dismisses ‘politically motivated’ cases against Adeeb

The court refused to hold the former vice president in pre-trial detention

Supreme Court accused Kriegler of making threats

The announcement follows a meeting between the South African legal consultant and justices on Wednesday

Supreme Court justice denies taking US$1 million bribe

Didi accuses media of “irresponsible” journalism

‘Thief’ stripped and spray painted

Vigilantism is on the rise.

Single cigarette sales ban comes into force

Ex-VP Adeeb freed as court quashes corruption conviction

The High Court overturned the eight-year sentence and ordered a retrial.

New Majlis gets to work with Nasheed as speaker

The former president was elected speaker with the support of 67 MPs from the 87-member house.

Police deny damaging homes raided for drugs

37 people were arrested during the raids.

Vehicle registration suspended in Hulhumalé

The number of registered vehicles increased to 108,532 last year.

Monsoon rains cause flooding in south-central Maldives

Floodwaters have been pumped out from 43 homes.

Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform

Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.