Maldives News
MDP accused of offering flats to voters
The party has denied the allegations after reports of phone calls from campaign offices.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Army officers suspended over corruption scandal
A major and sergeant were suspected of involvement in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Extremist group ‘masterminded’ murders and abduction
The murders of a moderate scholar, blogger and the abduction of a journalist were connected.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Ecstasy seized from postal packages
The drugs were posted from Europe.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Motorbikes set on fire
The suspected arson was reported around 3:45am.
21 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Programme launched to teach Quran with braille
The Islamic minister announced plans to use sign language to convey Friday sermons.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Allegations against MDP candidate dismissed as smear campaign
Hisaan Hussain was accused of mistreating five people who lived in her house.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
State utility defends staff dismissals
Fenaka Corporation hired 170 employees before September’s election.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
More than 100 cases of violence against children in February
There were 22 cases of sexual abuse.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Tap water consumption encouraged to reduce use of plastic bottles
Malé piped water was touted as the highest quality in South Asia.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldivian athletes win gold and silver at Special Olympics
Maldivian athletes won gold and silver in running races.
20 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Agreement signed for US$800m line of credit from India
The agreement was signed during a visit by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
In minority, MDP MPs decry efforts to hamper government
Parliament’s rules were revised to allow MPs to propose legislation with monetary implications.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Supporters rally behind disowned MDP candidate
The MDP’s candidate for Thinadhoo North was accused of domestic violence.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives military displays silver fern in solidarity with New Zealand
The silver fern symbol was put up on a screen at the military headquarters.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Final voter registry published
Three candidates have been allowed to withdraw their names.
19 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Voter database app under investigation
The app contains photos and contact information of voters.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP and Adhaalath team up in six constituencies
The MDP candidate for the Mahibadhoo constituency dropped out.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
President opens first SME bank in Maldives
A portion of lending is allocated for youth entrepreneurs, women, and persons with disabilities.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP withdraws support for candidate accused of domestic violence
Thinadhoo North candidate Abdul Mughnee was accused by his ex-wife.
18 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
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