Maldives News
Nasheed’s Addu office to promote low-carbon development
The former president was warmly welcomed in the southern MDP stronghold.
07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian Prime Minister Modi expected at Maldives president-elect’s inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony is due to take place on November 17.
07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Two new constituencies for 2019 parliamentary elections
The number of constituencies rises to 87.
06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
President-elect hears public opinions to solve Malé congestion
A series of town hall-style meetings was launched Monday night.
06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
After backlash, Nasheed assures primaries for MDP ticket
There was a backlash to awarding tickets to a dozen unseated lawmakers.
06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections body defends refusal to endorse PPM congress
The PPM asked the High Court to order the Elections Commission to recognise its new leadership.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Minister urges new government to continue housing scheme
Chosen applicants could sue if the new administration failed to award flats, the housing minister said.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-judicial administrator released
Hassan Saeed was arrested during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Broadcasting regulator asked military to shut down Raajje TV
The defence ministry was asked to shut down the station during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Environmental watchdog shifts blame for enforcement failures
The EPA blamed lack of resources, poor inter-agency cooperation and insufficient enforcement powers.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Minor sexually assaulted in Hulhumalé
The girl was assaulted last Thursday.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Jail sentence of ex-defence minister and lawmaker suspended
Stay orders were issued to free former lawmaker Ahmed Nazim and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
President-elect announces town hall meetings
Solih wants to seek public opinion at the Jazeera Holhuashi meetings.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
On Victory Day, defence minister warns of corruption and foreign influence
November 3rd was the 30th anniversary of a violent coup attempt.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court bans Raajje TV from covering trials
The station is accused of contempt of court.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker’s arrest was unlawful, High Court rules
Mahloof was charged with obstruction of justice for distributing masks at an opposition protest.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Suicide bombing suspects freed
Ishag Ali and Hussain Afeef were suspected of links with the Islamic State terror group.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives customs stop illegal export of coconut palms
The trees were allegedly uprooted for export to Abu Dhabi.
03 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Gasim elected speaker of parliament
The Jumhooree Party leader was elected with the votes of 62 MPs from the 85-member house.
02 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Anti-defection law repealed
The law gave parties the power to unseat lawmakers.
02 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
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