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EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’
Environment

EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’

Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.

25 Mar 2019, 09:00

Anti-bullying ambassador dismissed over sexual misconduct
Culture

Anti-bullying ambassador dismissed over sexual misconduct

Several young women came forward to accuse Aalif Naseer.

25 Mar 2019, 09:00

Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape
Crime

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
Politics

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
Business & Tourism

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
Business & Tourism

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
Politics

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
Culture

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
Crime

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
Culture

HPV vaccination campaign launched

The vaccine prevents cervical cancer.

22 Mar 2019, 09:00

Crime update: death trap and revenge killings
Crime

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
Crime

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
Crime

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
Politics

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
Business & Tourism

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Crime

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
Crime

Ecstasy seized from postal packages

The drugs were posted from Europe.

21 Mar 2019, 09:00

Motorbikes set on fire
Crime

Motorbikes set on fire

The suspected arson was reported around 3:45am.

21 Mar 2019, 09:00

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