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Police launch internal review following Yoga Day attack

June 21, 2022, 15:12

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Tuesday stated that the department has launched an internal review to investigate the police response ahead of the violence at the Yoga Day… Continued

Religious organization “Jamiyyath Salaf” denies involvement in Yoga Day attack

June 21, 2022, 14:40

Malé, Maldives - Maldives based religious organization "Jamiyyath Salaf" has denied any involvement in the Yoga Day attack following allegations by Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof earlier this morning. In a… Continued

Opposition PPM provides flags, condemns Yoga Day attack

June 21, 2022, 14:28

Malé, Maldives - Opposition party PPM has condemned the attack on the event held to celebrate the International yoga day while photos circulate of parliamentarian Mohamed Ismail of Hoarafushi constituency… Continued

President pledges swift action following Yoga Day event attack

June 21, 2022, 11:44

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the attack at the Yoga Day event at the national stadium earlier this morning is a serious threat and swift… Continued

Four additional arrests in connection to gang-related homicide at Addu City

June 20, 2022, 18:43

Addu City, Maldives - Police on Monday confirmed that four suspects have been arrested in connection to the gang retaliation homicide in Addu City on 2 June 2022. Mohamed Zayan… Continued

Man dies during accident transporting coconut palms to resort

June 20, 2022, 18:26

Noonu Atoll, Maldives - Police confirmed on Monday that a man has died in N. Landhoo while loading coconut palms to be transported to a neighbouring resort. Local news reports… Continued

Maldives to establish embassy in Washington

June 20, 2022, 15:05

Malé, Maldives - Chair of the Parliament Foreign Relations Committee MP Ibrahim Shareef stated on Monday that the government of Maldives has initiated the process to establish an embassy in… Continued

Malé City Council rejects Yoga Day event amid controversy

June 20, 2022, 14:49

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council on Monday rejected the location application by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and the Indian High Commission to hold the International… Continued

MTCC expands payment options for public buses starting August 2022

June 20, 2022, 14:29

Malé, Maldives - CEO of Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) Adam Azim on Monday stated that starting August 2022, Bank of Maldives (BML) touch and go cards and QR… Continued

Health experts caution as Covid-19 community spread escalates

June 20, 2022, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - Physician at National Centre for Respiratory Medicine, IGMH Dr Mohamed Ali on Sunday warned the public of the rapidly deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the Maldives. Dr Ali… Continued