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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

Etihad Airways named airline ratings ‘Environmental Airline of the Year 2022’ 

July 17, 2022, 14:32

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been named ‘Environmental Airline of the Year 2022’ in the annual Airline Ratings awards. The ranking… Continued

Met Office issues White Alert for all of Maldives

July 17, 2022, 14:26

Male’, Maldives – Maldives Meteorological Services (MET) on Sunday issued a white alert warning for the entire country, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms with strong winds. The alert expected to take… Continued

Prison sentence for suspect arrested attempting to break into Maafushi prison

July 17, 2022, 14:11

Male’, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Sunday sentenced Ismail Hammad, Fehiali, R. Maduvvari to 4 month and six days imprisonment for attempting to break into Maafushi Prison. Ismail… Continued