Politics


Solih signals support for JSC’s action against Didi
President also reiterates his commitment to judicial reform.
17 Jun 2019, 09:00


JSC upholds decision to suspend Didi
Judicial watchdog rejects Supreme Court’s stay and Judicial Council’s claim it was acting unconstitutionally
14 Jun 2019, 09:00


Hisaan to recuse herself from judiciary committee’s JSC oversight
The MP also sits on judicial watchdog the JSC
13 Jun 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court Justice Didi suspended
JSC also suspends Chief Judge Hassan Saeed and calls for sacking of Magistrate Ibrahim Rasheed
13 Jun 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court halts Didi’s suspension
Judicial Council accuses the JSC of obstructing judicial power and acting unconstitutionally
13 Jun 2019, 09:00


STELCO feels the heat as anger mounts over bills
State Electric Company blames the hot weather for the hike
12 Jun 2019, 09:00


Outrage as Adeeb given permission to travel abroad
Police and corrections officers to accompany ex-vice president
12 Jun 2019, 09:00


Islamic ministry accused of corruption as ACC launches probe
Graft suspected in awarding Hajj pilgrimage quotas
11 Jun 2019, 09:00


PPM raises security concerns over hydrography agreement
Former ruling party also criticised proposed ferry services
10 Jun 2019, 09:00


Terrorism, climate change and stability of the Indo-Pacific crucial to regional security: Modi
Indian prime minister calls on the international community to boost efforts to combat terrorism.
09 Jun 2019, 09:00


Maldives welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi
It is the first state visit by an Indian prime minister since 2011.
08 Jun 2019, 09:00


Six agreements penned between India and Maldives
Modi was conferred the highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.
08 Jun 2019, 09:00


Committee formed to oversee prison reform
An audit of jails flagged serious problems.
06 Jun 2019, 09:00


Opposition MP to boycott Modi address to Maldives parliament
Opposition lawmakers object to holding the sitting between evening prayers.
06 Jun 2019, 09:00


Court dismisses ‘politically motivated’ cases against Adeeb
The court refused to hold the former vice president in pre-trial detention
03 Jun 2019, 09:00


Parliament votes in new standing orders
Parliament approves new permanent committees and extended debating time.
03 Jun 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court accused Kriegler of making threats
The announcement follows a meeting between the South African legal consultant and justices on Wednesday
03 Jun 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court justice denies taking US$1 million bribe
Didi accuses media of “irresponsible” journalism
03 Jun 2019, 09:00


Ex-VP Adeeb freed as court quashes corruption conviction
The High Court overturned the eight-year sentence and ordered a retrial.
30 May 2019, 09:00


New Majlis gets to work with Nasheed as speaker
The former president was elected speaker with the support of 67 MPs from the 87-member house.
29 May 2019, 09:00

