The Elections Commission rejected the little-known businessman's candidacy Friday morning.
Better local facilities meant the Indian helicopters were redundant, a Maldives ambassador said.
The station has been fined the maximum amount of US$130,000.
A very capable team worked on the investigation, the ex-police chief said.
One of the cancelled trials was for ex-president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
The president did not hand his own papers in because he was busy.
Naseer believes the president thought too many state resources were being used.
An annex listing the individuals or entities targeted by the sanctions remains blank.
Last year's anniversary march was met with pepper spray as police snatched placards and arrested nine people.
Three-year-old Ibthihaal Mohamed was found dead at his home in Vaavu Rakeedhoo island in 2015.
The station accused the broadcasting watchdog of trying to obstruct its work ahead of a presidential election.
The Maldives accused Canada of a "clear violation of the international conventions and norms."
New rules on criminal trials came into effect on Wednesday.
Police knew Rilwan was followed by a suspect who was allowed to leave the country.
Yameen told his home minister not to be "overwhelmed" by Rilwan's abduction, according to chat logs from a cabinet Viber group seen by the Maldives Independent.
Abdulla “Fuku” Areef started surfing age 12 with a wooden plank.
No information is available about costs, finance sources, time-frame or work schedule.
