Politics
Agreements signed with India for key projects
Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Audit flags illegal expenses by home ministry
More than MVR800,000 was spent on a boatyard.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
Criminal court chief judge resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Hailam was suspended for sharing a cartoon of the president in chains.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
Rape victim taken under state care
The 13-year-old girl gave birth after an illegal marriage.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
President nominates Suood and Muthasim to Supreme Court
Muthasim Adnan was nominated as the next chief justice.
02 Dec 2019, 09:00
Opposition launches protests over ex-president’s jailing
Several protesters were detained but released without charges.
01 Dec 2019, 09:00
Prosecutor General resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Bisham was accused of lying to parliament’s judiciary committee.
28 Nov 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Parliament seeks action in response to Dr Afrasheem murder report
Parliament recommended an inquiry into Jamiyyathul Salaf’s finances.
27 Nov 2019, 09:00
Home minister opposes lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly
The freedom of assembly law presently requires written permission from the police.
27 Nov 2019, 09:00
MDP announces provisional results despite complaints from MP Aslam
Aslam submitted 11 complaints after losing the MDP vice presidency.
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
UN special rapporteur concerned over ‘near-complete impunity’ for torture
Watchdog bodies failed to “ensure an effective system for oversight and accountability.”
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Maldives Reform Movement registered
A six-year-old boy memorised the Quran.
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen lambasts government at opposition rally
MP Hussain Mohamed Latheef rejoined PPM.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Gayoom appeals for fraternity among political parties
The ex-president urged parties to find common ground.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
MPs clash over Afrasheem murder report
Shouting matches erupted at the security services committee.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Nasheed and Shifaz reelected in MDP leadership polls
With 87,439 eligible voters, the turnout was 27 percent.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Salaf protests innocence over Dr Afrasheem murder report
The religious conservative NGO is accused of inciting hatred.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Justice Areef retires, Ghanee suspended for impeachment
Justice Azmiralda was put in charge of the Supreme Court.
21 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Council elections scheduled for April 4
President green lights Malé City Streetscaping Development Plan.
20 Nov 2019, 09:00
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