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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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