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Indian officials did not visit Yoga Day detainees in custody: Maldives Police

July 11, 2022, 14:50

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Monday denied allegations by detainees' lawyers that they were visited by officials of the Indian High Commission in the Maldives while in custody.… Continued

Maldivian Aviation Academy commences flight training classes

July 11, 2022, 14:32

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldivian Aviation Academy (MAA) based in southernmost Addu City commenced flight training exercises on Sunday. MAA commenced the flight training exercises on Sunday after receiving… Continued

PM Wickremesinghe’s trying to steer Sri Lanka out of its mess: Nasheed

July 10, 2022, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament on Sunday condemned the burning of recently appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's home. Nasheed also stood by the… Continued

Health Ministry refuses to disclose Covid-19 vaccine procurement information

July 10, 2022, 16:54

Malé, Maldives - Local news Adhadhu reported on Sunday that the Maldives' Ministry of Health has refused requests to disclose Covid-19 vaccine procurement information citing non-disclosure clauses in the contracts.… Continued

Addu City Drug Rehabilitation Centre relocated to old Hithadhoo Regional Hospital building

July 10, 2022, 15:54

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City's Hithadhoo Drug Rehabilitation and Detoxification Centre, previously operated in the Hithadhoo Family and Children Center has been transferred into the old Hithadhoo Regional Hospital… Continued

Grandfather, great-grandfather jailed for 25 years for sexually assaulting toddler

July 8, 2022, 15:03

Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Thursday sentenced the grandfather and great-grandfather who sexually assaulted a 2-year-old to 25 years in prison. The sentence is the highest possible… Continued

Immigration approves over 590 passports in one day

July 8, 2022, 14:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Immigration on Thursday reported a record number of passports issued in one day with 596 passports issued by midnight. The immigration department extended working hours until… Continued

MIRA collects MVR 2.32 billion in revenue for June 2022, 74 percent higher than projections

July 8, 2022, 14:23

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) announced on Thursday that the total revenue collected in June 2022 is at MBR 2.32 billion, a tremendous 95.1 percent higher value… Continued

President Solih meets the Commerce Minister of Saudi Arabia

July 8, 2022, 14:02

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday met with Majid Al-Kasabi, the Commerce Minister of Saudi Arabia, during his current visit to Mina, Saudi Arabia as part of… Continued

N. Henbadhoo continues search for missing man

July 8, 2022, 13:59

Noonu Atoll, Maldives - N. Henbadhoo continues its search for Ibrahim Ramiz (28), Kunnaaruge. The missing person case was lodged at the Maldives Police Service around 19:00. Police report that… Continued