Maldives News
Environmental watchdog shifts blame for enforcement failures
The EPA blamed lack of resources, poor inter-agency cooperation and insufficient enforcement powers.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Minor sexually assaulted in Hulhumalé
The girl was assaulted last Thursday.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
President-elect announces town hall meetings
Solih wants to seek public opinion at the Jazeera Holhuashi meetings.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Supreme Court bans Raajje TV from covering trials
The station is accused of contempt of court.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Suicide bombing suspects freed
Ishag Ali and Hussain Afeef were suspected of links with the Islamic State terror group.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives customs stop illegal export of coconut palms
The trees were allegedly uprooted for export to Abu Dhabi.
03 Nov 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Anti-defection law repealed
The law gave parties the power to unseat lawmakers.
02 Nov 2018, 09:00
Record budget submitted on behalf of president-elect
The 2019 budget is MVR29.6 billion (US$1.9 billion).
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court frees Sheikh Imran
Imran’s 12-year jail sentence was suspended pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Nasheed welcomed back by jubilant supporters
The opposition leader returned after nearly three years in exile.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Two suspects in custody after Fuvahmulah stabbing
The teenage victim is in critical condition after he was stabbed inside his house.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
National airline owed MVR5m for ruling party campaign
The Elections Commission was asked to deduct from state funds allocated to PPM.
31 Oct 2018, 09:00
Parliament informed of president’s failure to declare assets
The audit office has allowed Yameen to submit overdue financial records, the outgoing president’s spokesman said.
31 Oct 2018, 09:00
Missing tourist drowned
The 31-year old man was reported missing on Tuesday.
31 Oct 2018, 09:00
Minister blames sabotage of pump stations for flooding
The streets of the capital were inundated after heavy rainfall.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court ends saga of 12 unseated lawmakers
The opposition has gained a clear majority with the reinstatement of 12 ex-PPM MPs.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
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