Maldives News
Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape
The PG office is appealing the husband’s acquittal.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Coalition leaders exchange barbs as campaign enters final stretch
Millionaire lawmakers won’t accept bribes, JP leader Gasim suggested.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
67 employers of foreign workers under investigation
The economic ministry has taken over issuing quotas and granting employment approvals.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
Thailand approves visa-free entry for Maldivians
Maldivian tourists will be granted a 30-day visa with effect on April 14.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
President defends forming inquiry commissions
The public lacks confidence in police and the anti-corruption watchdog, he said.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
Most turf rolls salvaged after fire
Turf rolls stored at the Malé sports complex caught on fire Saturday night.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery
Masked men stole MVR2 million from the MIFCO van last Wednesday.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
HPV vaccination campaign launched
The vaccine prevents cervical cancer.
22 Mar 2019, 09:00
Crime update: death trap and revenge killings
A man died of electrocution after a booby trap was laid for thieves.
22 Mar 2019, 09:00
Three construction workers plead guilty over death of girl
Two Maldivians and one Indian worker pleaded not guilty.
22 Mar 2019, 09:00
Husband acquitted over death of rape victim
Ziyadha Naeem died of life-threatening injuries caused by rape.
22 Mar 2019, 09:00
State-owned company funded PPM office
Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to fund the construction of the former ruling party office.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
MDP accused of offering flats to voters
The party has denied the allegations after reports of phone calls from campaign offices.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
Army officers suspended over corruption scandal
A major and sergeant were suspected of involvement in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
Extremist group ‘masterminded’ murders and abduction
The murders of a moderate scholar, blogger and the abduction of a journalist were connected.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
Ecstasy seized from postal packages
The drugs were posted from Europe.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
Motorbikes set on fire
The suspected arson was reported around 3:45am.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
Programme launched to teach Quran with braille
The Islamic minister announced plans to use sign language to convey Friday sermons.
20 Mar 2019, 09:00
Allegations against MDP candidate dismissed as smear campaign
Hisaan Hussain was accused of mistreating five people who lived in her house.
20 Mar 2019, 09:00
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