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Watchdog denies former president suffered food poisoning
Crime

Watchdog denies former president suffered food poisoning

Former president Yameen remains hospitalised.

11 Mar 2019, 09:00

Helmeted robbers arrested
Crime

Helmeted robbers arrested

The four men are suspected of stabbing an Indian national and stealing MVR2.3 million.

11 Mar 2019, 09:00

It’s complicated: Ruling coalition party endorses opposition candidates
Politics

It’s complicated: Ruling coalition party endorses opposition candidates

Two JP ministers have declared support for the president.

10 Mar 2019, 09:00

On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority
Politics

On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority

The second MDP government will “show the difference” with a parliament majority, he said.

10 Mar 2019, 09:00

Government undecided on luxury housing project
Business & Tourism

Government undecided on luxury housing project

A stretch of Malé’s ring road closed off for the project is to be reopened.

09 Mar 2019, 09:00

Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release
Politics

Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release

The ruling coalition leader objected to detaining defendants for trial.

09 Mar 2019, 09:00

Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces
Culture

Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces

Female-only events took place Friday night.

09 Mar 2019, 09:00

Opposition declares support for 27 JP candidates
Politics

Opposition declares support for 27 JP candidates

JP leader Gasim said the ruling coalition party will also back some opposition candidates.

09 Mar 2019, 09:00

MDP candidate’s campaign office vandalised
Crime

MDP candidate’s campaign office vandalised

The attacks came after “constant death threats,” Mickail Naseem said.

09 Mar 2019, 09:00

50-50/Think Equal
Feature Comment

50-50/Think Equal

Op-ed by UN Resident Coordinator Shoko Noda for International Women’s Day 2019.

08 Mar 2019, 09:00

International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove
Environment

International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove

A large part of the unique ecosystem was destroyed for an airport project.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

Maldives remain at high risk of debt distress, warns IMF
Business & Tourism

Maldives remain at high risk of debt distress, warns IMF

Maldives faces challenges posed by high deficits and growing debt.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

President announces six months maternity leave
Culture

President announces six months maternity leave

He also pledged to introduce a quota for women on island councils.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

New Indian ambassador presents credentials
Politics

New Indian ambassador presents credentials

Sunjay Sudhir was formerly joint secretary at the petroleum and natural gas ministry.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

Ex-Maldives Gas boss denies diverting funds for first lady’s mosque
Crime

Ex-Maldives Gas boss denies diverting funds for first lady’s mosque

Some MVR2.5 million worth of equipment was allegedly diverted.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

Lawmaker’s family members among social housing recipients
Politics

Lawmaker’s family members among social housing recipients

The former ruling party lawmaker denied any undue influence.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

Three judges transferred
Politics

Three judges transferred

Three family court judges were transferred to the criminal court and the civil court.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

Maldivian arrested with drugs in Indian airport
Crime

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, 09:00

Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors
Politics

Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors

The officials were summoned for a parliamentary inquiry.

05 Mar 2019, 09:00

‘Idols’ seized from Indian tourists
Culture

‘Idols’ seized from Indian tourists

The four Indians said they came to the Maldives for a “peaceful gathering.”

05 Mar 2019, 09:00

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