The Times of Addu

President appoints Aishath Shaan Shakir as Ambassador from Maldives to Germany

July 20, 2022, 13:10

Male’, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday accredited Aishath Shaan Shakir to serve as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Federal Republic of Germany… Continued

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as Sri Lanka’s President amid protests

July 20, 2022, 12:59

Sri Lanka - Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the next President of Sri Lanka with 134 votes during the parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Wickremesinghe (73) was backed by the ruling… Continued

President signs book of condolences honoring late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

July 19, 2022, 15:48

Male’, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday signed the book of condolences opened at the Japanese Embassy in the Maldives in memory of the late former Prime Minister… Continued

Yoga Day Violence: Scholars’ remand extended, 6 released

July 19, 2022, 15:33

Male’, Maldives - The Criminal Court on Tuesday extended the remand for local clerics Sheikh Fazloon Mohamed and Sheikh Adam Nishan with additional 16 days for Yoga Day violence. Criminal… Continued

Clemency Board clears 161 cases during first half of 2022

July 19, 2022, 15:18

Malé, Maldives – The latest statistics from the Attorney General’s Office reveal that the Clemency Board has concluded 161 cases till June 2022. A total of 257 cases were submitted to… Continued

Addu City Meedhoo reports new dengue case

July 19, 2022, 15:05

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Meedhoo Town Office on Tuesday reported a new case of dengue. The town office reported that fogging will take place in Meedhoo district starting… Continued

President Solih ratifies Evidence bill authorizing courts to compel journalists to disclose sources

July 18, 2022, 17:29

Male’, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday ratified the Evidence Act (Act No. 11/2022). Parliament passed the bill at the 22nd sitting of its second session on June… Continued

Water Villa walkway collapses amid rough weather in Maldives resort

July 18, 2022, 14:48

Raa Atoll, Maldives - The walkway connecting water villas to the main island collapsed amid rough weather at Joali, Maldives on Sunday night. While initial reports suggest that the walk… Continued

Scholars appeal arrest for Yoga Day violence at High Court

July 18, 2022, 14:31

Male’, Maldives - Sheikh Fazloon Mohamed and Sheikh Adam Nishan, arrested in connection to the violence at the event to celebrate international Yoga Day have appealed their arrest at the… Continued

Police investigate vigilantism in Dhiffushi following child sexual abuse allegations

July 18, 2022, 14:19

Male’, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Monday launched a probe into the mob assault of a man in K. Dhiffushi, alleged of sexually assaulting a minor. Latest developments to… Continued