Maldives News
HPV vaccination campaign launched
The vaccine prevents cervical cancer.
22 Mar 2019, 09:00
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
Two Maldivians and one Indian worker pleaded not guilty.
22 Mar 2019, 09:00
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
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
The payout to a marketing company ballooned due to accrued fines.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
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
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
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
The drugs were posted from Europe.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
Motorbikes set on fire
The suspected arson was reported around 3:45am.
21 Mar 2019, 09:00
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
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