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Politics

Indian external affairs minister arrives in Maldives

Sushma Swaraj arrived for a two-day official visit.

17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Tourists arrivals up 17 percent in February

Some 168,583 tourists visited during the month.

17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Anti-India protest blocked

The city council revoked a permit to use the artificial beach.

17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

President warns of coup without MDP majority

President Solih has been campaigning for MDP candidates ahead of the April 6 polls.

17 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Customs lost US$1.4m lawsuit after state changed stand

The Attorney General’s office backed a tobacco importer’s claim in a tariff dispute.

16 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Habeeb reappointed to Elections Commission

Habeeb was appointed to the five-member commission for a second term.

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

President pitches MDP’s ‘Agenda 19’ as plan to deliver pledges

Solih assured coalition partners they would not “face any misfortune.”

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed directs ire at ex-MDP MP

The lawmaker is contesting as an independent after losing the MDP primary.

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Rules changed on dismissing ministers

The change conflicts with a Supreme Court ruling that subjected impeachment votes to judicial review.

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed denies backing alcohol sale at guesthouses

The former president was denounced for saying “alcohol sells.”

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Transport minister at odds with party leader

She publicly opposed her husband’s decision to endorse opposition candidates.

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ex-president Yameen transferred to house arrest

The opposition leader was hospitalised three times since his detention.

14 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Gayoom reaffirms support for President Solih

The former president’s Maldives Reform Movement is part of the four-party ruling coalition.

13 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

United States pledges US$20m aid to Maldives

US Ambassador Teplitz hailed the development agreement as “a milestone in the US-Maldives partnership.”

13 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Glass window falls from construction site

The window fell from the third floor and no one was harmed.

13 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Maldives airline apologises for plane’s landing gear malfunction

The plane landed safety after flying in a holding pattern for more than an hour.

13 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Maldives seeks duty-free fish exports to European Union

A request was made at the annual policy dialogue with EU ambassadors.

12 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Eviction notice served to clear Malé surf point

The waterfront area was controversially leased for a bridge viewing platform.

12 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

High Court hears appeal of ex-president Yameen’s detention

The opposition leader was detained for the duration of a money laundering trial.

12 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Suspects accused of trying to abduct sister of missing woman

19-year-old Shima has been missing since February 22.

12 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM

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