Amendment proposed to criminalize hate crimes in the Maldives

June 1, 2021, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain has proposed an amendment to the Maldives Penal Code (Law No. 6/2014) to include a number of hate crimes including labelling… Continued

Maldives bans Single Use Plastics effective today!

June 1, 2021, 10:24

Malé, Maldives – Maldives has banned the use of single-use plastics (SUP) effective today. This is a milestone achievement in the island nation's fight against climate change. However, allowances are… Continued

A BRIEF HISTORY Of MINICOY (MALIKU) by Naajih Didi

June 1, 2021, 10:07

According to the oral tradition in Minicoy the present population of Minicoy are descended from two Maldivan princesses named Kambo Ranin and Kohorathu Kamana and their entourage who went to… Continued

Covid-19: 710 additional cases recorded in Maldives!

June 1, 2021, 09:18

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported that 710 Covid-19 cases had been reported today out of the 5,310 samples taken.  In the statistics released by HPA, it was… Continued

Consulate will act as a part of Indian military facility: Umar

June 1, 2021, 09:15

Malé, Maldives –  Former Home Minister Umar Naseer has said that the planned Indian Consulate in Addu City is part of India's plan to establish a military facility in the city.… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 16 cases recorded in Addu City!

May 31, 2021, 21:54

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital has reported that additional sixteen people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu city today.  While Addu City recorded 16 cases of today, the… Continued

No intention of postponing HSC exam: Minister Aishath Ali

May 31, 2021, 19:41

Malé, Maldives - Eduction Minster of Maldives, Dr. Aishath Ali has informed that the ministry currently has no intention of postponing the HSC exam. While speaking at the Health Emergency… Continued

India – biggest democracy in the world gears-up to impose autocratic new rules in Minicoy

May 31, 2021, 17:54

Lakshadweep, India - Indian government gear-up to impose proposed new rules in India’s smallest Union territory Lakshadweep, the archipelago which includes Minicoy Island, located some 125 km north of Thuraakunu,… Continued

PG to appeal the release of alleged terrorists from Addu

May 31, 2021, 17:20

Addu City, Maldives - The Media Official of the Prosecutor General's Office Public Prosecutor Ahmed Shafeeu stated that the Prosecutor General has decided to appeal the decision taken by the… Continued

Attorney General recommended AAA students file civil lawsuits: Higher Education Minister

May 31, 2021, 16:53

Malé, Maldives - The Higher Education Minister Dr Ibrahim Hassan said that he has previously asked the AG on the state providing compensation for the students. However, the AG recommended… Continued