Politics
Highlights of President Muizzu's state of the nation address
Muizzu delivered his second state of the nation address at the official opening of the People’s Majlis for 2025.
06 Feb, 12:00 PM
Identity theft and pizza parties: PNC's fraudulent path to largest party
The ruling party is accused of misusing the national identity database to fraudulently boost its membership.
05 Feb, 10:00 AM
The Missing Years: 2020-2025
Here’s a timeline of the major events and key stories during our five-year hiatus.
31 Jan, 11:33 PM
NGO contests ‘arbitrary dissolution’ over alleged slander of Islam
MDN was formally dissolved on Thursday.
21 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Landmark changes ratified to decentralisation law
One-third of council seats reserved for women.
16 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed reignites ‘debt trap’ row with Chinese ambassador
The speaker’s remarks were at odds with the foreign minister.
15 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
980 councillors to be elected in April
One-third of seats will be reserved for female candidates.
12 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives
The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.
11 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Anti-corruption watchdog warns against no-bid contracts
The ACC recommended revision of public finance rules.
09 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess
Hussain Shameem was confirmed as the chief prosecutor.
07 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Justice Ghanee impeached
64 MPs voted to remove Ghanee from the Supreme Court bench.
04 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Agreements signed with India for key projects
Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.
04 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Audit flags illegal expenses by home ministry
More than MVR800,000 was spent on a boatyard.
03 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Criminal court chief judge resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Hailam was suspended for sharing a cartoon of the president in chains.
03 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Rape victim taken under state care
The 13-year-old girl gave birth after an illegal marriage.
03 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
President nominates Suood and Muthasim to Supreme Court
Muthasim Adnan was nominated as the next chief justice.
02 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition launches protests over ex-president’s jailing
Several protesters were detained but released without charges.
01 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Prosecutor General resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Bisham was accused of lying to parliament’s judiciary committee.
28 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Home minister defends police as MPs warn of ‘deep state’
Imran was at odds with lawmakers over the response to recent revelations.
27 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Parliament seeks action in response to Dr Afrasheem murder report
Parliament recommended an inquiry into Jamiyyathul Salaf’s finances.
27 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
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