Maldives News
Elhabe: Making jewels from paper
An interview with Hajara Yoosuf, the creator of Elhabe jewellery.
24 Nov 2018, 09:00
#MvTreeGrab: Removal of trees continues for landscaping of resorts
A local company wants to remove 582 coconut palms from Badidhoo island.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-prosecutor general’s terror conviction overturned
Muhthaz Muhsin was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a forged arrest warrant.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court overturns Home Minister Imran’s terrorism conviction
Imran was sentenced to 12 years over his speech at the 2015 May Day protest.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Elections Commission ordered to recognise PPM leadership
Former president Yameen was elected as the PPM’s leader at an extraordinary congress.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ released after court dismisses charges
The Sri Lankan was detained in 2015 on suspicion of planning to assassinate the former president.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Former president’s appointees sacked en masse
Chairpersons, managing directors and board members of 11 state-owned companies were dismissed.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Police probe sexual harassment allegations against ex-foreign minister
Asim was accused of sexual harassment by four junior staff at the foreign ministry.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Two more lawmakers join JP
MPs Ilham Ahmed and Hussain Mohamed Latheef are the latest lawmakers to switch parties.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran
Discussions have started with both nations, the new foreign minister announced.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
MP Muhamma joins MDP
The former actor-comedian plans to contest in an MDP primary to seek re-election on the party’s ticket.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Institutions seek bigger budgets
The Elections Commission warned MVR80 million was not enough for the parliamentary elections in March.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
High Court frees ex-magistrate Nihan
Nihan was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a fraudulent arrest warrant.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
China hopes Maldives will make ‘right choice’ on free trade deal
Former president Nasheed told Reuters the new government would scrap the “one-way treaty.”
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Youth minister acquitted over ‘false reporting’ tweet
The former lawmaker was put on trial over a tweet alleging culpability over custodial deaths.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
More arrests as police recover MVR14m stolen from Villigili bank
A Bangladeshi man and three local men were taken into custody.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Six arrested in Villigili bank robbery
The robbery was discovered early Monday morning.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians
President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Erasure of footage at state media under investigation
An entire folder of video footage was deleted before it could be archived.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Presidential commissions to probe corruption and unresolved murders
Inquiry commissions were instituted by presidential decree hours after Solih took the oath of office.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
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