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Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)

Politics

Maldives military, police to uphold vote

The ruling party wants voting complaints investigated.

27 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives military and police must back will of the people, says Nasheed

The former president also said he was talking to the military’s top brass.

21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Ferry safety checks ahead of Eid travel rush

Thousands are expected to use ferries in their Eid getaways.

14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition MPs want Maldives defence minister questioned over Facebook post

The minister said he used Facebook to get news of a threat out fast.

06 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Water villas burn down in luxury resort fire

Water villas at the resort can cost as much as US$1,500 a night.

25 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Malé gas explosion injures three

Two Sri Lankans and a Maldivian were injured in the blast.

09 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives gives India deadline to take back gifted choppers

The government has given India until the end of June to remove the helicopter from the Maldives.

05 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

More than 100 kilos of drugs washed ashore

Police recovered 115 kilos of drugs that had washed ashore in three inhabited islands and two uninhabited islands.

03 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Military to get 300 flats from housing project

A fast-tracked process through the Housing Ministry will ensure the flats are handed over swiftly, the defence minister said.

21 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

More than 50 security officers in detention, says Nasheed

There have been several media reports about security force personnel in custody although the police have only confirmed that two of its officers have been detained.

27 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Security boost at Gayoom residence is procedural, says MNDF

Security measures were stepped up, with the military recording the names of everyone coming in and out of the house.

10 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Government wants to bar soldiers from voting

Citing the need to safeguard the army from political influences, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar announced plans to amend the Armed Forces Act this year, prompting opposition lawmakers to denounce the move as unconstitutional.

01 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives army releases trailer of first feature film

The Maldives National Defence Force has released a trailer of the military’s first feature film, Handharu, based on the failed coup attempt on November 3, 1988 by a group of Maldivians and Tamil mercenaries.

01 May 2016, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

President urges soldiers to stay clear of politics

27 May 2015, 5:30 PM

Business & Tourism

MACL denies imminent strike action by air traffic controllers, as staff allege pay and safety concerns

02 Oct 2013, 7:08 PM

Business & Tourism

Six hundred flats awarded to police and military

03 Sep 2013, 7:14 PM

Politics

Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek

24 Aug 2013, 8:52 PM

Politics

Maldives Police Service launch election operation

18 Aug 2013, 4:58 PM

Politics

MDP questions legitimacy of leaked security force reform proposals

23 Jul 2013, 6:25 PM

Business & Tourism

US government pledges US$9.7 million for Maldives climate change adaptation, election preparations

08 Jul 2013, 4:22 PM

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