Maldives News
Three judges transferred
Three family court judges were transferred to the criminal court and the civil court.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldivian arrested with drugs in Indian airport
The 32-year-old man was arrested with hashish worth more than US$1 million.
06 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors
The officials were summoned for a parliamentary inquiry.
05 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
‘Idols’ seized from Indian tourists
The four Indians said they came to the Maldives for a “peaceful gathering.”
05 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Electoral law amended to invalidate ballots with marks or symbols
Ballots with marks or drawings were previously counted among valid votes.
04 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Defence minister apologises for Indian occupation remarks
The minister slammed the opposition’s anti-India campaign.
04 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
‘Lack of context’ in voting record website angers lawmakers
The MageyMP site by Transparency Maldives shows attendance and voting records.
04 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Chinese worker falls to death in Hulhumalé
The man fell from the building’s ninth floor.
03 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
20 arrested in drug network bust
Police raided a house in Malé on Saturday.
03 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Construction workers charged over girl’s death
The construction company’s managing director and site supervisor were also charged.
28 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP cries foul as presidential commissions bill returned to committee
Speaker Gasim removed the bill from the agenda after it was tabled for the fourth time.
27 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against defence minister
Mariya Ahmed Didi came under fire for saying India could have occupied the Maldives.
26 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Vote on presidential commissions bill called off for third time
Eleven lawmakers from the ruling coalition were absent.
26 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Primary losers allowed to contest
The Supreme Court struck down a prohibition in the political parties law.
25 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Coalition lawmakers ‘sabotage’ presidential commissions bill
There was a lack of quorum to put the bill to a vote.
25 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission rules out delaying parliamentary polls
Opposition parties called for a postponement over former president Yameen’s arrest.
24 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Expatriate drowns in Maafushi
The 40-year-old Turkish man was on holiday after working on a resort.
24 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP candidates disclose personal finances
Former president Nasheed declared over MVR5 million (US$324,000).
24 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Leftwing group aims to challenge political establishment
Navaanavi decried the influence of big businesses and hidden campaign donors.
21 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Widows of Maldivian fighters in Syria want to return
Six families have contacted the counter-terrorism centre.
21 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
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