Maldives News


Hospital probes death of infant
The hospital was accused of negligence after failure to perform a C-section.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00


Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat
The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00


Child abuse suspect arrested in Molhadhoo
The 46-year-old is accused of abusing two children.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00


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, 09:00


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, 09:00


Tree Top Hospital parts ways with foreign management
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care managed the hospital since its opening in March.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00


Maldives island denuded of trees for airport
The Environment Protection Agency said the clearance of vegetation was necessary.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00


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, 09:00


Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment
Dr Mohamed Asim was accused by at least four junior female staff.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00


Elections chief questioned over shredding of ballot papers
The outgoing ruling party has called for a police probe.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00


President-elect departs to Saudi Arabia
Solih will meet with Saudi government officials during the trip.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00


Nasheed’s Addu office to promote low-carbon development
The former president was warmly welcomed in the southern MDP stronghold.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00


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, 09:00


Two new constituencies for 2019 parliamentary elections
The number of constituencies rises to 87.
06 Nov 2018, 09:00


President-elect hears public opinions to solve Malé congestion
A series of town hall-style meetings was launched Monday night.
06 Nov 2018, 09:00


After backlash, Nasheed assures primaries for MDP ticket
There was a backlash to awarding tickets to a dozen unseated lawmakers.
06 Nov 2018, 09:00


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, 09:00


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, 09:00


Ex-judicial administrator released
Hassan Saeed was arrested during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00


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, 09:00

