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Maldives News

Culture

City council begins planting trees in Malé

An outdoor gym was also opened in the capital.

26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Hameed confirmed as police chief

The former intelligence head was appointed acting commissioner in December.

26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Precautionary measures advised amid heatwave

Temperatures are soaring toward the end of the dry north-east monsoon.

25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Real estate developer blames state for refund delay

Sealife Global owes US$12 million to 258 people.

25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

President opens first centre for mental health in Maldives

A national institute for mental health was a campaign pledge.

25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Environment

EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’

Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.

25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Anti-bullying ambassador dismissed over sexual misconduct

Several young women came forward to accuse Aalif Naseer.

25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape

The PG office is appealing the husband’s acquittal.

25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Coalition leaders exchange barbs as campaign enters final stretch

Millionaire lawmakers won’t accept bribes, JP leader Gasim suggested.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

67 employers of foreign workers under investigation

The economic ministry has taken over issuing quotas and granting employment approvals.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Thailand approves visa-free entry for Maldivians

Maldivian tourists will be granted a 30-day visa with effect on April 14.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

President defends forming inquiry commissions

The public lacks confidence in police and the anti-corruption watchdog, he said.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Most turf rolls salvaged after fire

Turf rolls stored at the Malé sports complex caught on fire Saturday night.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery

Masked men stole MVR2 million from the MIFCO van last Wednesday.

24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

HPV vaccination campaign launched

The vaccine prevents cervical cancer.

22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Crime update: death trap and revenge killings

A man died of electrocution after a booby trap was laid for thieves.

22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Three construction workers plead guilty over death of girl

Two Maldivians and one Indian worker pleaded not guilty.

22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Husband acquitted over death of rape victim

Ziyadha Naeem died of life-threatening injuries caused by rape.

22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

State-owned company funded PPM office

Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to fund the construction of the former ruling party office.

21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

MPs seek to assign blame for state media’s US$5m payout

The payout to a marketing company ballooned due to accrued fines.

21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

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