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President dissolves the Asset Recovery Commission

March 17, 2022, 18:01

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday dissolved the Asset Recovery Commission. While President's Office have not stated a reason for dissolving the commission, the mandates of the… Continued

Immigration eases passport application process for Umrah pilgrims

March 17, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Immigration Department on Thursday announced special arrangements for passport applications to perform Umrah pilgrimage. In their statement, Immigration stated that there is a high demand… Continued

Anti Corruption Commission reconstituted with five new members

March 17, 2022, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday reconstituted the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and appointed five members. At a function held at the President’s Office, the members were sworn… Continued

Special Envoy to monitor May 6 attack Abbas Faiz meets with Speaker Nasheed

March 16, 2022, 21:34

Malé, Maldives - The Special Envoy to the Government of Maldives to monitor the investigation, prosecution and trial of the May 6 terror attack Abbas Faiz met with the victim… Continued

MNDF investigative committee takes statement from parents of deceased trainee

March 16, 2022, 21:22

Malé, Maldives - The committee formed to investigate the death of Private Rafil has taken the statements of his parents regarding Private Mohamed Rafil Rabeel's (19) death. Maldives National Defence… Continued

Turtle nest near Sinamalé bridge moved to Four Seasons Resort’s turtle sanctuary

March 16, 2022, 14:39

Malé, Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday removed the turtle eggs near the Sinamalé bridge and moved them to a turtle sanctuary and rehabilitation centre in Four Seasons… Continued

HPA advises getting booster doses before Umrah pilgrimage

March 16, 2022, 14:11

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Tuesday advised those who have completed two Covid-19 vaccine doses to administer booster doses before Umrah pilgrimage. A statement released by HPA… Continued

MP Saleem calls for MP Recall Act

March 15, 2022, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - Parliamentarian for the Hoarafushi Constituency Ahmed Saleem on Tuesday called for a system to authorize constituents to remove their respective parliament representatives. Speaking at the 18th sitting… Continued

Police arrest foreigner in drug bust at sea

March 15, 2022, 15:13

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police on Wednesday night arrested an Indian national for drug smuggling via sea. The Indian male (37) was investigated twice previously by the Maldivian Police… Continued

Man jailed for stealing mangoes from Juvenile Court

March 15, 2022, 15:01

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Monday sentenced a man to prison for stealing mangoes from a tree at the Juvenile Court. Ahmed Solih, Kelaage, Gn. Fuvahmulah… Continued