Maldives News
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
State utility defends staff dismissals
Fenaka Corporation hired 170 employees before September’s election.
20 Mar 2019, 09:00
More than 100 cases of violence against children in February
There were 22 cases of sexual abuse.
20 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Maldivian athletes win gold and silver at Special Olympics
Maldivian athletes won gold and silver in running races.
20 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Supporters rally behind disowned MDP candidate
The MDP’s candidate for Thinadhoo North was accused of domestic violence.
19 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Final voter registry published
Three candidates have been allowed to withdraw their names.
19 Mar 2019, 09:00
Voter database app under investigation
The app contains photos and contact information of voters.
18 Mar 2019, 09:00
MDP and Adhaalath team up in six constituencies
The MDP candidate for the Mahibadhoo constituency dropped out.
18 Mar 2019, 09:00
President opens first SME bank in Maldives
A portion of lending is allocated for youth entrepreneurs, women, and persons with disabilities.
18 Mar 2019, 09:00
MDP withdraws support for candidate accused of domestic violence
Thinadhoo North candidate Abdul Mughnee was accused by his ex-wife.
18 Mar 2019, 09:00
Indian external affairs minister arrives in Maldives
Sushma Swaraj arrived for a two-day official visit.
17 Mar 2019, 09:00
Tourists arrivals up 17 percent in February
Some 168,583 tourists visited during the month.
17 Mar 2019, 09:00
Anti-India protest blocked
The city council revoked a permit to use the artificial beach.
17 Mar 2019, 09:00
President warns of coup without MDP majority
President Solih has been campaigning for MDP candidates ahead of the April 6 polls.
17 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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