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Tvm

Crime

Erasure of footage at state media under investigation

An entire folder of video footage was deleted before it could be archived.

20 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Broadcasting regulator fines state media over defamatory content

The broadcasting regulator has slapped a fine of MVR200,000 (US$12,970) on the state-owned Public Service Media over defamatory remarks made by a ruling party lawmaker at a televised press conference in April.

25 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ex-home minister seeks defamation charge against PPM MP

MP Ibrahim Falah accused Umar Naseer of corrupt practices during activities held in July 2015 to celebrate 50 years of independence.

05 Apr 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Al Jazeera accused of plotting to damage Maldives economy

In an article published on its website last night, PSM said the ‘Stealing Paradise’ documentary was made in collaboration with the opposition by “a foreigner and non-Muslim called Will Jordan with the purpose of spreading falsehoods about the Maldives and causing loss of investor confidence”.

01 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Complaint filed over state broadcaster’s live telecast of PPM rally

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has submitted a complaint to the anti-corruption watchdog over the state broadcaster’s live telecast of a ruling party campaign rally.

29 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

How the defamation law has changed Maldives’ media landscape

The new defamation law has forced newsrooms across the Maldives to practice self censorship, use broadcasting delays and control what is said by politicians on talk shows

24 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM

Politics

Chairman of state broadcaster now heads ruling party TV station, news website

Manik, who chairs the state’s Public Service Media (PSM) board, was appointed as the chief operating officer of PPM’s Channel 13 in August. He has now taken on the role of chief executive officer of Avas, a news website set up by Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.

20 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Sacked TVM reporter to be reinstated

17 Jun 2015, 5:31 PM

Politics

Government takes control of state media

29 Apr 2015, 4:46 PM

News In Brief

TVM anchor sacked after alleging state broadcaster bias

09 Mar 2015, 2:23 PM

News In Brief

TVM anchor suspended after tweet alleging state broadcaster bias

25 Feb 2015, 3:04 PM

Politics

MBC, broadcasting commission summoned to parliamentary committee over televising “politicised” religious sermon

18 Sep 2013, 6:46 PM

Politics

Presidential candidate Gasim has no plans to boycott TVM

25 Aug 2013, 5:38 PM

News In Brief

Maldives Broadcasting Corporation schedules presidential debate for September 1

19 Jun 2013, 11:21 PM

Politics

GIP-DRP coalition not a third way; “two men with no other way”: Nasheed

18 May 2013, 7:02 PM

News In Brief

NDA head calls for drug smugglers to receive death penalty

09 Feb 2013, 10:12 PM

News In Brief

Parliament appointee to MBC board resigns from post

30 Dec 2012, 12:52 PM

Politics

Decision to halt live programme not politically motivated, state broadcaster claims

20 Dec 2012, 5:04 PM

News In Brief

TVM and VTV to broadcast Euro 2012

16 May 2012, 6:42 PM

News In Brief

MBC to hold talks after TVM appears on list of threats to Indian national security

25 Mar 2012, 8:32 PM

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