Maldives News


City council begins planting trees in Malé
An outdoor gym was also opened in the capital.
26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Hameed confirmed as police chief
The former intelligence head was appointed acting commissioner in December.
26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Precautionary measures advised amid heatwave
Temperatures are soaring toward the end of the dry north-east monsoon.
25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Real estate developer blames state for refund delay
Sealife Global owes US$12 million to 258 people.
25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


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


EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’
Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.
25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Anti-bullying ambassador dismissed over sexual misconduct
Several young women came forward to accuse Aalif Naseer.
25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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


President defends forming inquiry commissions
The public lacks confidence in police and the anti-corruption watchdog, he said.
24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


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


Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery
Masked men stole MVR2 million from the MIFCO van last Wednesday.
24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


HPV vaccination campaign launched
The vaccine prevents cervical cancer.
22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


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


Three construction workers plead guilty over death of girl
Two Maldivians and one Indian worker pleaded not guilty.
22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


Husband acquitted over death of rape victim
Ziyadha Naeem died of life-threatening injuries caused by rape.
22 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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

