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Judge extends remand for Maldivian businesswoman detained in India for opium smuggling

February 20, 2022, 16:34

India - Indian media reports that the Maldivian woman arrested for allegedly smuggling opium from Mumbai to Maldives through a courier has been remanded into custody. The woman was arrested… Continued

Councils authorized to control rent in non-residential areas

February 20, 2022, 16:12

Malé, Maldives - The President's Office today released the fourth amendment to the Non-residential Use Land Allocation Regulation (2022/R-28) authorizing local councils to set minimum rent in non-residential areas in… Continued

Judicial Service Commission moves to dissolve Hulhumalé Magistrate Court against Supreme Court ruling

February 20, 2022, 15:53

Malé, Maldives - The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Sunday stated that the commission has started the process to dissolve the Hulhumalé Magistrate Court. The JSC statement reads that the… Continued

JUST IN: Ex State Minister Ashad Ali voluntarily enters into custody

February 19, 2022, 22:05

Malé, Maldives - Former State Minister for Youth and Sports Ashad Ali has submitted into the custody of the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) at Velana International Airport earlier today. The… Continued

Second southern wetland erupts into fire within 10 days

February 17, 2022, 20:51

Fuvahmulah, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) reports that the Fuvahmulah fire station has extinguished a fire in the wetlands of the southern city. The fire was first reported… Continued

STO awards 5 best construction agents of 2021

February 17, 2022, 20:37

Malé, Maldives - State Trading Organization (STO) held an appreciation event today to present awards to the best construction agents of 2021. A gift voucher worth MVR 5,000 were presented… Continued

UK’s Minister of State for South Asia Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Addu City

February 17, 2022, 17:35

Addu City, Maldives - United Kingdom’s Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon & the first resident… Continued

Asphalt laying to commence soon in Hiya area

February 17, 2022, 17:18

Malé, Maldives - The Consortium of Mohan Mutha Exports Pvt. Ltd. and Ashoka Buildcon Limited has stated that stage 2 of the asphalt trial mix has been laid and asphalt… Continued

President Solih discusses strengthening domestic transport network with veteran tourism consultant George Corbin

February 17, 2022, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed strengthening the domestic transportation network with tourism and restaurant industry consultant Mr George Corbin this morning. The absence of a cost-effective… Continued

Prison officers to trial body worn cameras and tasers

February 17, 2022, 14:10

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Thursday signed an agreement with Zeta Technologies to procure body cameras and tasers to be trialled by prison officers. Under the… Continued