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, 09:00
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, 09:00
President-elect announces town hall meetings
Solih wants to seek public opinion at the Jazeera Holhuashi meetings.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Supreme Court bans Raajje TV from covering trials
The station is accused of contempt of court.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Anti-defection law repealed
The law gave parties the power to unseat lawmakers.
02 Nov 2018, 09:00
Record budget submitted on behalf of president-elect
The 2019 budget is MVR29.6 billion (US$1.9 billion).
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court frees Sheikh Imran
Imran’s 12-year jail sentence was suspended pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Nasheed welcomed back by jubilant supporters
The opposition leader returned after nearly three years in exile.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
National airline owed MVR5m for ruling party campaign
The Elections Commission was asked to deduct from state funds allocated to PPM.
31 Oct 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers
A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ibu to take office on Nov 17
Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Maldives parliament resumes sittings
Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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