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Maldives News

Politics

19 ministries in Solih’s cabinet

A 16 percent drop in the wage bill was promised with 100 fewer political appointees.

13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Faris Maumoon approved as new member of judicial watchdog

The Dhiggaru MP was approved with 67 votes in favour and one abstention.

13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Fainu islanders skeptical of environmental impact assessment

A group of Islanders have been lobbying against an airport project.

13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Resolution passed for review of Nasheed’s conviction

The resolution was passed with 57 votes in favour from the 85-member parliament.

13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

High Court overturns May Day protester’s jail sentence

Ibrahim Ibadh was jailed for seven years over the assault of a policeman.

13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

MPs back repeal of anti-defamation law

The widely-condemned law introduced hefty fines and jail terms for journalists.

12 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

PPM MP Riza removed from judicial watchdog

A no-confidence motion was passed with 42 votes in favour and 24 votes against.

12 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ex-defence minister vows to hold president accountable for frame-up

Nazim returned as a free man after the Supreme Court suspended his 11-year jail sentence.

12 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Ex-vice president hospitalised

Adeeb is undergoing emergency treatment to remove kidney stones.

11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Hospital probes death of infant

The hospital was accused of negligence after failure to perform a C-section.

11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat

The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.

11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Child abuse suspect arrested in Molhadhoo

The 46-year-old is accused of abusing two children.

11 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Indian prime minister announces maiden visit to Maldives

It would not be a bilateral visit and Modi will return to New Delhi on the same night.

10 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ex-auditor general hits back at reinstated lawmakers

Niyaz drew fire from the former ruling lawmakers in a Twitter spat last week.

10 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Tree Top Hospital parts ways with foreign management

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care managed the hospital since its opening in March.

08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Maldives island denuded of trees for airport

The Environment Protection Agency said the clearance of vegetation was necessary.

08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives opposition tightlipped on cabinet and coalition agreement

Reports suggest there will be 22 ministries, up from 14 ministries in the outgoing administration.

08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment

Dr Mohamed Asim was accused by at least four junior female staff.

08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Elections chief questioned over shredding of ballot papers

The outgoing ruling party has called for a police probe.

07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

President-elect departs to Saudi Arabia

Solih will meet with Saudi government officials during the trip.

07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

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