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Politics

Broadcasting regulator asked military to shut down Raajje TV

The defence ministry was asked to shut down the station during February’s state of emergency.

05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Jail sentence of ex-defence minister and lawmaker suspended

Stay orders were issued to free former lawmaker Ahmed Nazim and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim.

04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

President-elect announces town hall meetings

Solih wants to seek public opinion at the Jazeera Holhuashi meetings.

04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

On Victory Day, defence minister warns of corruption and foreign influence

November 3rd was the 30th anniversary of a violent coup attempt.

04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Supreme Court bans Raajje TV from covering trials

The station is accused of contempt of court.

04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Lawmaker’s arrest was unlawful, High Court rules

Mahloof was charged with obstruction of justice for distributing masks at an opposition protest.

04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Gasim elected speaker of parliament

The Jumhooree Party leader was elected with the votes of 62 MPs from the 85-member house.

02 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Anti-defection law repealed

The law gave parties the power to unseat lawmakers.

02 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Record budget submitted on behalf of president-elect

The 2019 budget is MVR29.6 billion (US$1.9 billion).

01 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Supreme Court frees Sheikh Imran

Imran’s 12-year jail sentence was suspended pending a review of his terrorism conviction.

01 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed welcomed back by jubilant supporters

The opposition leader returned after nearly three years in exile.

01 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

National airline owed MVR5m for ruling party campaign

The Elections Commission was asked to deduct from state funds allocated to PPM.

31 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Parliament informed of president’s failure to declare assets

The audit office has allowed Yameen to submit overdue financial records, the outgoing president’s spokesman said.

31 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Supreme Court ends saga of 12 unseated lawmakers

The opposition has gained a clear majority with the reinstatement of 12 ex-PPM MPs.

30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives top court clears way for Nasheed’s return

The court halted enforcement of Nasheed’s jail sentence pending a review of his terrorism conviction.

30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers

A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ibu to take office on Nov 17

Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom

China has financed Maldives projects with loans in excess of a billion dollars.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives parliament resumes sittings

Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.

28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court rules in favour of evicted Kulhudhuffushi residents

The magistrate court was ordered to review compensation claims for two houses torn down for an airport.

27 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

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