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Maldives News

Politics

Halted housing projects resume after anti-corruption probe

The Hiyaa social housing scheme and sale of plots from Hulhumalé were halted by the ACC.

09 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

President-elect discusses reform and asset recovery with UK minister

Solih also met the ambassadors of France and the European Union.

08 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers

The Supreme Court ruled that its anti-defection ruling was misapplied to unseat the ex-PPM MPs.

08 Oct 2018, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Water villas destroyed in fire

The rooms were vacant and no one was harmed.

08 Oct 2018, 09:00

Culture

Anti-corruption watchdog halts sale of Hulhumalé plots

The anti-corruption watchdog has been asked to stop the sale of state assets during the transition period.

07 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Maldives elections body seeks defamation action against ruling party

The Elections Commission is accused of vote rigging at nightly protests by the ruling party.

07 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Maldives president-elect invited to visit China

Chinese state-run media backed “mutually beneficial cooperation” to continue under Solih.

07 Oct 2018, 09:00

Crime

Two rape cases under investigation

A 16-year-old girl was raped at a guesthouse in Malé.

07 Oct 2018, 09:00

Crime

Addu stabbing victim in critical condition

The 22-year-old victim is awaiting transfer to Malé for further treatment.

07 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Ex-vice president returns after three years in exile

Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed went into exile before his impeachment in July 2015.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Culture

Human rights watchdog laments treatment of migrant workers

There was outrage after hundreds of migrant workers were illegally ferried to work.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index

The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Environment

Causeway worsened flooding as warned by environment impact report

Hoadehdhoo islanders dug out the causeway after swell surges flooded the island.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Feature Comment

An unlikely saviour

The presidential poll was not expected to be fair with Ahmed Shareef as chief Elections Commissioner.

06 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment

A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment

The prisons authority granted furlough at the request of the human rights watchdog.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

Crime

Court releases ex-Special Ops policemen

The eight ex-policemen were arrested during February’s state of emergency.

05 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives

The tycoon returned after more than a year in exile.

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election

The ruling party has demanded an investigation into alleged graft by the Elections Commission chief.

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

Politics

Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’

The exiled opposition leader ruled out a deal with “the now defunct Maldives Supreme Court.”

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

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