UN Resident Coordinator Haswell discusses social sector support with VP Faisal

April 24, 2022, 17:02

Malé, Maldives - The United Nations Resident Coordinator to the Maldives, Ms Catherine Haswell, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Vice President Faisal Naseem and held discussions on strengthening… Continued

High Court issues rearrest orders for two masterminds of 130KG drug bust

April 24, 2022, 16:55

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives on Sunday revoked the Criminal Court decision to release the two suspected masterminds of the 130Kg drug bust for medical purposes. The… Continued

Nasheed travels to India for the Raisina Dialogue

April 24, 2022, 10:57

Malé, Maldives - People's Majlis, the Parliament of the Maldives on Saturday confirmed that Speaker Mohamed Nasheed will be traveling to India in an official capacity on Sunday. According to… Continued

EPA questions Mayor Nizar regarding unauthorized development of Addu Picnic Zone

April 23, 2022, 15:48

Addu City, Maldives - The Director-General of Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Ibrahim Naeem on Saturday sent notice to the Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar regarding the unauthorized groundwork conducted for… Continued

Van Oord to deploy trailing suction hopper dredger for Addu land reclamation

April 23, 2022, 15:35

Addu City, Maldives - Van Oord today stated that trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) HAM 318 will be deployed for the Addu land reclamation project. The dredger will source sand… Continued

JUST IN: Police release Aminath Dhiye due to insufficient evidence

April 21, 2022, 23:32

Addu City Maldives - Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) arrested in connection to the Addu City child sex abuse scandal is being released due to insufficient evidence. Police released a statement today… Continued

Opposition to nullify presidential decree outlawing “India Out” movement through court

April 21, 2022, 19:53

Malé, Maldives - President of opposition party PNC Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey) stated on Thursday that the presidential decree outlawing "India Out" movement violates the Maldives constitution and the opposition… Continued

No casualties in Malé city garage fire: MNDF

April 21, 2022, 19:37

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) confirmed on Thursday that there are no injuries related to the garage fire this evening. https://twitter.com/kudanai/status/1517105461484716032?s=20&t=i6QJd_5lsvPOQg74poX1bQ MNDF stated that a fire was… Continued

Itikaf arrangements made in 14 mosques: Islamic Ministry

April 21, 2022, 19:25

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Ismalic Affairs on Thursday announced that 14 mosques in the greater Malé area are equipped for itikaf while 28 are scheduled to conduct night prayers… Continued

Maldives Police removed India Out banners, including from ex-President Yameen’s home

April 21, 2022, 18:03

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service removed "India Out" banners from various locations across the capital city Malé on Thursday. Police raided a number of locations including the opposition… Continued