Taxi driver sexually assaults minor in Hulhumalé

September 7, 2021, 11:41

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police is investigating a case filed last night regarding a taxi driver sexually assaulting an underage passenger. The incident took place around 23:30 last night when… Continued

COVID-19: Death toll rises to 227 as islands dominate new cases

September 7, 2021, 09:51

Malé, Maldives - An 80 year old Maldivians man admitted at Hulhumalé Covid-19 facility passed away on Monday increasing the Covid-19 death toll in Maldives to 227. While the death… Continued

JUST IN: Maldives Police shut down multiple drug cafés in Malé

September 6, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - Local news Mihaaru reports that the Maldives Police Service has shut down multiple drug cafés in a police operation initiated early this morning. Maldives Police previously arrested… Continued

Chinese Ambassador Wang Lixin presents credentials to the Maldives President

September 6, 2021, 16:11

Malé, Maldives - The new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, H.E Wang Lixin, presented her Letter of Credence to H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih this morning, at the… Continued

President appoints Ahid Rasheed as Information Commissioner

September 6, 2021, 16:05

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih appointed Uz Ahmed Ahid Rasheed to the post of Information Commissioner earlier today as per Article 44 (d) of the Right to Information… Continued

7 cases ruled in favour of Addu City Council filed for appeal at High Court

September 6, 2021, 16:00

Addu City, Maldives - Seven cases have been filed for appeal at the High Court of Maldives after Hithadhoo Magistrate Court ruled in favour of the Addu City Council. In… Continued

Bill on amendments to land Act sent to Decentralisation Committee

September 6, 2021, 15:10

Malé, Maldives - The bill presented to the parliament proposing amendments to the Land Act to allow for Local Council authorities to distribute land to locals, has been accepted to… Continued

Students taught Quran incorrectly for the past 5 years: Education Ministry

September 6, 2021, 13:32

Male', Maldives - Education Ministry of Maldives states that the students in Grade 1 were being taught incorrectly written Quran textbooks at schools for the past five years. Speaking at… Continued

Planning Minister refuses to provide justification for R. Alifushi Airport construction

September 6, 2021, 12:12

Raa Atoll, Maldives - Planning Minister of Maldives, Mohamed Aslam refrained from responding to the Government's sudden plan to construct an expensive airport in Raa Atoll by reclaiming the lagoon… Continued

No interest in working with Speaker Nasheed: Opposition Leader Abdul Raheem

September 6, 2021, 10:44

Male', Maldives - President of Opposition PNC party, Abdul Raheem (Adhurey) stated that the opposition coalition has no interest in discussing any topic with Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. The statement from… Continued