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Journalists will be consulted in drafting the Media Bill: President Solih

July 31, 2022, 18:46

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday stated that the government will work closely with the media and will consult journalists in the media bill, which is currently… Continued

Maldives to receive over 12,000 MT of wheat flour from India despite export ban

July 31, 2022, 18:35

Malé, Maldives - The Government of India has made exemptions to allow 7,460 MT of sugar and 12،722 of wheat flour to be delivered to the Maldives despite the export… Continued

Hundreds sign petition to depose Speaker Nasheed for defending immorality

July 31, 2022, 17:51

Malé, Maldives - Over 500 people signed a petition on Sunday to depose Mohamed Nasheed and Eva Abdulla from their positions as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Maldives Parliament… Continued

WHO donates Monkeypox test kits to the Maldives enabling in-country testing

July 31, 2022, 17:31

Malé, Maldives - World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday donated Generic PCR-Test kits enabling in-country testing and diagnosis for Monkeypox in the Maldives. With the establishment of this technology, a… Continued

Multinational courier Aramex’s cargo vessel sinks at Velana International Airport jetty

July 30, 2022, 19:22

Malé, Maldives - A boat belonging to Multinational courier Aramex has submerged in the middle of cargo loading at Velana International Airport's cargo dock Saturday evening. MACL's General Manager of… Continued

Political parties against electronic voting despite financial advantages: EC

July 30, 2022, 19:02

Malé, Maldives - The President of the Elections Commission (EC) Fuad Thaufeeq on Saturday stated that both opposition and ruling political parties were against introducing electronic voting systems despite efforts… Continued

President Solih denies adultery allegations levelled by Speaker Nasheed

July 30, 2022, 11:47

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday denied the allegations of adultery levelled at him by Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrook Azeez stated… Continued

President Solih to visit India at the invitation of PM Modi

July 28, 2022, 22:42

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be departing for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is to take place… Continued

President Solih’s administration is pandering to hardline extremists: Nasheed

July 28, 2022, 22:28

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed stated on Thursday that his brother Ahmed Nazim's arrest earlier tonight was politically motivated to appease hardline… Continued

Police make multiple high-profile arrests for gay sexual relations

July 28, 2022, 20:47

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Thursday made multiple high-profile arrests regarding leaked videos portraying same-sex sexual relations. Police arrested a police officer, ex-parliamentarian and high-profile lawyer under… Continued