Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "honoured to be taking part in the 60th Independence Day celebrations" on Saturday. The two-day state visit and the opening of an India-funded airport in the northernmost atoll will boost Indian tourist arrivals, former president Nasheed told ANI, as the opposition MDP president Abdulla Shahid suggested that it was "only natural that we tap into the economic boom that is taking place in India."
The High Court dismissed the state's appeal of a civil court order for the reinstatement of five senior police officers sacked over alleged misconduct and corruption.
The animal welfare ministry appealed against the torture and killing of stray cats in Malé City, noting efforts to take more cats into the pet care facility in Hulhumalé phase two.
Citing an ongoing revision of the Thilafushi land use plan, HDC rescinded announcements made in July last year to lease plots of land from the industrial island.
Only two hospitals have rape evidence kits as required by law, the Family Protection Authority told parliament's human rights and gender committee. According to the health ministry, all hospitals have the required resources but might lack items specifically labelled as rape kits, which would be provided by the end of the month.
Velidhoo MP Mohamed Abbas strongly denied the president's accusations of non-cooperation and obstruction of development projects in his constituency.
The Malé City Council decided to lease the Thaisheykoshi to musicians and local artists at affordable rental prices.
President Muizzu extended the term of Children's Ombudsperson Niumath Shafeeq for five more years following parliament approval.
A famous shipwreck near Vaavu Keyodhoo broke loose from the reef and started drifting northwest, the MNDF said, advising vessels travelling around the atoll to be cautious.
