Scholarships open for Maldivians under the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship

April 17, 2022, 16:58

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Higher Education on Sunday announced five scholarships for Maldivian students under the Yunnan Provincial Government Scholarship program. The program offers tertiary education opportunities for all… Continued

Police summon Parliamentarians Ghassan & Saeed regarding “India Out” mega protest

April 17, 2022, 16:44

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has summoned the MP Ghassan Maumoon of Guraidhoo Constituency and MP Mohamed Saeed of Maavashu Constituency regarding the opposition mega protest on 25… Continued

Police arrest Addu City teen in drug bust

April 17, 2022, 16:25

Addu City, Maldives - A 19-year-old Maldivian male was arrested on Thursday during a drug bust by the Addu City Hulhumeedhoo Police station. The suspect has been remanded till the… Continued

Tourist dies from drowning at ADh resort

April 17, 2022, 16:13

Malé, Maldives - An Indian tourist drowned to death while swimming in a resort in Alif Dhaalu atoll on Sunday. The deceased is identified as a 30-year-old Indian male. Police… Continued

Maldives Police search for Pakistani citizen wanted for homicide

April 16, 2022, 21:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has initiated a search for Muhammad Abid, a 26-year-old male Pakistani national wanted in suspicion of a homicide earlier tonight. The suspect is deemed… Continued

Addu Child Sexual Abuse Case: Police take Aminath Dhiye’s statement 23 days after arrest

April 16, 2022, 18:07

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Saturday took the statement of Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) arrested under suspicion of child sexual abuse in Addu City. The statement was… Continued

City Council evacuates Vilimalé harbour for Thilamalé Bridge Project

April 16, 2022, 15:52

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council on Saturday ordered vessels to evacuate the Vilimalé Southwest harbour for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project. The deadline for evacuation is 18:00 on 19… Continued

MIFCO limits tuna purchase in the South to 7 tonnes

April 16, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO) on Saturday limited tuna purchase from the southern atolls to 7 tonnes effective tomorrow. MIFCO decided to limit the purchase of… Continued

President Solih should run for president without contesting in party primaries: MP Rasheed

April 16, 2022, 15:20

Malé, Maldives - MP for Fuvahmulah Constituency North Mohamed Rasheed (Dhonbe Rasheed) said on Saturday that incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih must get the MDP presidential ticket without any primaries… Continued

Aimindhatha is detained unlawfully: Defense Lawyer

April 14, 2022, 21:28

Addu City, Maldives - Defence lawyer of detained Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) on Thursday stated that the 59 year old is detained unlawfully and the case have been appealed at the… Continued