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Environment Protection Agency


Environment
EPA imposes MVR275k fine for illegal vegetation removal
The island’s leaseholder is former MP Hassan Adil.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Environment
Environmental watchdog shifts blame for enforcement failures
The EPA blamed lack of resources, poor inter-agency cooperation and insufficient enforcement powers.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Environment
Maldives customs stop illegal export of coconut palms
The trees were allegedly uprooted for export to Abu Dhabi.
03 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Environment
EIA warns of lasting damage from reclaiming Kulhudhufushi mangrove
The “considerable negative impacts on the environment” include the permanent loss of habitat for the flora and fauna, loss of terrestrial vegetation and deforestation, and the effect on marine life due to sedimentation.
24 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM


Business & Tourism
Tourism ministry seizes environment regulatory powers
21 Apr 2015, 5:30 PM
News In Brief
Environment agency head demoted
14 Apr 2015, 6:12 PM
Environment
Development and environment protection should go together, says President Yameen
05 Jun 2014, 2:33 PM
Environment
Meedhoo dredging halted for noncompliance with environment regulations
26 Mar 2014, 9:49 PM
Politics
Former fisheries minister faces corruption charges over lease of Thun’bafushi to Champa Moosa
03 Oct 2013, 2:08 PM
News In Brief
Stranded cargo vessel causes MVR 61 million worth of damage to reef
15 Jan 2013, 4:17 PM
News In Brief
Male’ lagoon polluted by oil spill
14 Nov 2012, 6:37 PM
News In Brief
EPA to seek legal advice over fining STELCO
28 Jul 2011, 3:30 PM
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