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Maldives News

Culture

Hospital probes death of infant

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

11 Nov 2018, 09:00

Culture

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

Crime

Child abuse suspect arrested in Molhadhoo

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

11 Nov 2018, 09:00

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, 09:00

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, 09:00

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, 09:00

Environment

Maldives island denuded of trees for airport

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

08 Nov 2018, 09:00

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, 09:00

Crime

Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment

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

08 Nov 2018, 09:00

Politics

Elections chief questioned over shredding of ballot papers

The outgoing ruling party has called for a police probe.

07 Nov 2018, 09:00

Politics

President-elect departs to Saudi Arabia

Solih will meet with Saudi government officials during the trip.

07 Nov 2018, 09:00

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

Two new constituencies for 2019 parliamentary elections

The number of constituencies rises to 87.

06 Nov 2018, 09:00

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Culture

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

Crime

Ex-judicial administrator released

Hassan Saeed was arrested during February’s state of emergency.

05 Nov 2018, 09:00

Politics

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

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