18 Mar, 10:23 AM
MP Azaan proposed summoning the higher education minister to parliament over complaints by Maldivian students in Spain unable to cover expenses. The government's student loans and stipends are not enough for accommodation, living and visa extension costs, pilot trainees in Barcelona complained on February 20. But the higher education ministry failed to respond to the concerns raised on behalf of 50 students pursuing government-funded aviation degrees.
HDC sought a police investigation after a special audit uncovered cases of different individuals claiming ownership of plots of land awarded from Hulhumalé and seeking permission for construction. The special audit was ordered after the former managing director was accused of awarding land to his brother with forged documents.
The Reserve Bank of India permitted bilateral trade transactions to be settled with Indian Rupees and Maldivian Rufiyaa with immediate effect.
The police Anti-Scam Centre launched a call centre and hotline (125) for reporting scams.
Foreign Minister Khaleel attended the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, where he will speak on a panel about climate change. Khaleel will meet the Indian external affairs minister during the official visit.
The Maldives cannot prosper without friendly relations with India, former president Nasheed told Indian media.
Former Supreme Court Justice Suood informed UN human rights bodies about alleged government interference in the judiciary with the suspension of justices to block a constitutional case.
Maldives Broadcasting Commission member Fazeen resigned after a parliamentary committee recommended his dismissal over alleged sexual harassment at the workplace. But he denied any wrongdoing.
A Russian tourist was arrested in Alif Alif Thoddoo for assaulting police officers and damaging their vehicle when they responded to a report of the man being nude to at the beach.
Immigration detained suspected sex workers in a joint operation with the police and announced the deportation of the two Vietnamese and one Laos national.
The education ministry contracted finishing works of 18 school buildings to the state utility Fenaka.
The government will start accepting Zakat in different forms of grain from Saturday, the Islamic ministry announced, after collecting MVR 2.9 million (US$ 188,000) as Fitr Zakat during the first 10 days of Ramadan, a significant increase compared to the past five years.