Maldives News
Top court hears former ruling party’s leadership dispute
The PPM’s former leaders denied forming a new political party to escape debt.
15 Jan 2019, 09:00
Petrol and diesel prices slashed
The state-owned wholesaler reduced the price of diesel by MVR2 and petrol by MVR1.
14 Jan 2019, 09:00
Three questioned in hate speech probe
Police launched an investigation after a public chat channel started branding individuals as apostates.
14 Jan 2019, 09:00
First veterinary clinic opens in Maldives
The clinic in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé is open on Mondays and Thursdays.
14 Jan 2019, 09:00
Tourist couple from Philippines drowns near Dhiffushi
The 29-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were staying at a guesthouse.
14 Jan 2019, 09:00
Suspected traffickers arrested with cannabis
Two foreign nationals were arrested with 47 packets of cannabis in a joint operation by police and customs.
14 Jan 2019, 09:00
Academic year begins with pilot breakfast programme
There are 213 schools with 73,035 students and 9,800 teachers.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
President and cabinet’s asset disclosure ‘incomplete’
Financial statements of the president, vice president and ministers were made public for the first time.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
Helmets made mandatory on Sinamalé bridge
The transport ministry also announced plans to introduce taxi meters.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
Island council faces hefty fine for illegal tree removal
More than 500 coconut palms were removed from Lhaimagu island.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
Judicial watchdog investigates alleged gang connection
A committee is looking into allegations of gangs nominating judges, providing private security, and “fixing” trials.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
Sri Lankan in custody over fatal stabbing of compatriot
A 24-year-old man was stabbed during a fight between two construction workers.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
Taxi drivers at odds with public on bridge fare
A public forum was held after the transport ministry’s aborted decision to enforce a MVR40 (US$2.5) rate.
09 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ex-president admits using US$1m linked to corruption scandal
Yameen is accused of money laundering and giving false information to the anti-corruption watchdog.
09 Jan 2019, 09:00
Customs seized 32kg of drugs in 2018
Drug seizures increased 232 percent from the previous year.
08 Jan 2019, 09:00
Police investigating hate speech and death threats
A public chat channel has been branding individuals as apostates.
08 Jan 2019, 09:00
Online payment launched for work visa fees
About US$19 million was paid by more than 131,000 people as work visa fees last year.
07 Jan 2019, 09:00
EPA names and shames garbage dumping offenders
The agency tweeted the name and address of three individuals fined for littering.
07 Jan 2019, 09:00
Maldives top court quashes death by stoning verdict for adultery
It was the second time a woman was sentenced to death by stoning in the Maldives.
07 Jan 2019, 09:00
Three injured in prison fight
The assault occurred at the high-security Maafushi jail.
07 Jan 2019, 09:00
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