Gang violence in Addu City escalates with 2 brutal attacks in 24hrs
Addu City, Maldives - Two violent attacks have taken place in Addu city in the span of 24 hours. The first attack was reported to Maldives Police service at 12:08… Continued
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COVID-19: Over 1600 active cases in Maldives
Malé, Maldives – Statistics released by Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that there are 1,686 active Covid-19 cases in Maldives. HPA stated that 86 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in… Continued
PG to appeal High Court decision to free alleged IS recruiter Ameen
Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has stated that the prosecution will appeal High Court's decision earlier today to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla,… Continued
Civil servants schedule silent on Sunday protest about unfair wages
Malé, Maldives - The Civil Servants of Maldives have planned a silent protest on Sunday against the low salaries and bonuses given to government employees. The Maldives Maldives Civil Servants… Continued
Bill submitted to Parliament to regulate migrant-run businesses
Malé, Maldives - MP for Kurendhoo constituency Abdul Ghani Abdul Hakeem has submitted a bill to prevent migrant-run businesses behind the screen of Maldivians. The amendment proposal to the Business… Continued
PPM urges Speaker Nasheed to probe into the leaked audios
Malé, Maldives - Opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has sent a letter to various institutions asking for an independent investigation of the leaked audio recording ex-President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's… Continued
JUST IN: High Court frees Maldivian on OFAC list
Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives throws out the terrorism charges against Mohamed Ameen, the first Maldivian on the terrorist list publicized by America’s Department of the Treasuries… Continued
Doctors & nurses submit petition to President Solih regarding promotion discontinuation
Malé, Maldives - 491 doctors and nurses of IGMH have signed and submitted a petition to the President sharing various concerns. The petition highlighted Civil Service Commission's decision to discontinue… Continued
India appoints Munu Mahawar as High Commissioner to Maldives
New Delhi, India - The Government of India has appointed Shri Munu Mahawar as the new High Commissioner to the Maldives. Shri Mahawar is presently Ambassador of India to the… Continued
Ex-President Yameen cautioned for participating in protest from house arrest
Malé, Maldives - Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Thursday cautioned the former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, who indirectly took part in the protest held by PPM while under house arrest.… Continued