Raa Atoll
Swathes of jungle to be destroyed in Fainu airport project
Activists have raised concerns about the need for an airport in Fainu as Raa atoll already has one.
11 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Raa Atoll airport project handed over to Island Aviation
A Maldives’ NGO has warned that not enough is being done to minimise the damage caused by airport construction.
31 May 2018, 9:00 AM
President Yameen makes rare visit to four islands
In a rare visit to four Maldives islands this week, President Abdulla Yameen pledged to provide government-administered electricity in all inhabited islands by 2018. In 2014, he had assured the same by the end of 2015.
02 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
PPM MP sentenced to four years in exile for embezzlement
14 May 2014, 6:07 PM
15 year-old boy arrested for having sex with 14 year-old girl
06 Oct 2013, 6:53 PM
No waste spill in Thilafushi lagoon: Male’ City Council
29 Jun 2013, 4:59 PM
Group disrupts MDP rally in Henveiru
25 Jun 2013, 6:14 PM
Four Raa Atoll councillors sign with MDP
28 May 2013, 7:55 PM
Dhuvaafaru woman rescued from suicide attempt by police
16 May 2013, 6:28 PM
Island Council office struck by lightning
28 Apr 2013, 5:11 PM
Alifushi island protests over ongoing power outages
16 Apr 2013, 5:49 PM
Police start investigation after teenage girl found with eyes glued shut
04 Dec 2012, 10:01 AM
Councils to receive more empowerment: President Waheed
18 Nov 2012, 3:43 PM
Police make drug busts in three atolls
27 Oct 2012, 11:00 AM
Two expats arrested on Innamaadhoo for showing pornography to nine year olds
12 Oct 2011, 7:11 PM
Indian teacher arrested after religious hymns found on school laptop
10 Oct 2011, 7:49 PM
Garbage floats freely from “impatient” boats
08 Sep 2011, 4:29 PM
Indian Council for Cultural Relations to co-sponsor Islamic Fair
21 Aug 2011, 2:44 PM
Five men arrested on Innamadhoo for alleged rape of 16 year-old girl
04 Aug 2011, 12:18 PM
Two-year-old discovered dead in Raa Atoll lagoon
12 Jun 2011, 8:18 PM
