Politics
Maldives summit ends after row between Indian and Pakistani lawmakers
The row erupted when Pakistan’s deputy speaker raised the issue of Kashmir.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Sri Lankan Prime Minister addresses Maldives parliament
Guardian visas were pledged for parents and grandparents of Maldivian students.
03 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives and Sri Lanka renew visa facilitation agreement
Both countries will offer a free 90-day visa on arrival.
02 Sep 2019, 09:00
South Asian Speakers Summit begins in Maldives
The annual gathering focuses on Sustainable Development Goals.
01 Sep 2019, 09:00
President nominates ex-finance minister for central bank governor
The confirmation vote at parliament is expected next week.
29 Aug 2019, 09:00
Over 200 convicts released since December
Nearly 400 prisoners are awaiting sentences.
29 Aug 2019, 09:00
Sri Lankan prime minister invited to address Maldives parliament
Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to arrive on an official visit on September 2.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Adeeb charged over escape attempt
The former vice president was charged with obstruction of justice.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Parliament dismisses Supreme Court Justice Didi
A recommendation by the judicial watchdog was approved unanimously with 72 votes.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Local council elections scheduled for April 2020
The Elections Commission plans to increase the number of ballot boxes.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
MP casts doubt on introducing minimum wage before 2020
An advisory board recommendation is not expected before the 2020 budget is passed.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
MPs approve new rules for asset disclosure and evaluation of nominees
The practice of assigning marks for nominees was scrapped.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
Opposition leadership figures join Jumhooree Party
The new recruits included a former vice president, home minister and lawmakers.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
Adhaalath Party urges respect for differing views on religious disputes
Clerics strongly opposed the nomination of two female judges to the Supreme Court.
26 Aug 2019, 09:00
Parliament expedites MVR1.7bn supplementary budget
Parliamentary approval was sought for additional spending.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
Lower court judge elected to judicial watchdog
Magistrate Ali Shareef was elected to represent the trial courts.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
MDP MPs impatient to remove Supreme Court justices
Parliament debated a report about unconstitutional decisions by the top court.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
Five percent of income pledged to local councils
President Solih also pledged to reserve a third of council seats for women.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics
Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Judicial administration removed from Supreme Court
The chief judicial administrator loses his job.
21 Aug 2019, 09:00
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