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Supreme Court halts Didi’s suspension
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform
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Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform

Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.

28 May 2019, 09:00

Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker
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Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker

The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.

28 May 2019, 09:00

Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction
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Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction

Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.

27 May 2019, 09:00

Modi to visit Maldives after election victory
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Modi to visit Maldives after election victory

The visit in early June is yet to be officially confirmed.

26 May 2019, 09:00

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