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Criminal Court releases Adduan accused of multiple stabbings in street violence

April 27, 2022, 15:26

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Wednesday released a man suspected of stabbing his victim 11 times after witnesses and victim were unable to identify the perpetrator.… Continued

ACC orders authorities to reclaim MVR 1.5 million

April 27, 2022, 15:09

Malé, Maldives - Anti Corruption Commission of the Maldives (ACC) on Wednesday ordered relevant authorities to reclaim MVR 1.5 million in rent and fines. Since the reconstitution of ACC in… Continued

Opposition files court case to nullify presidential decree outlawing “India Out” movement

April 27, 2022, 14:54

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition Coalition on Wednesday confirmed that they have filed a civil court case against the presidential decree declaring the "India Out" movement as unlawful. President Ibrahim… Continued

JUST IN: Missing infant found dead in Kanditheemu sea

April 25, 2022, 21:56

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Monday confirmed that the search for missing infant in Sh. Kanditheemu has ended with the baby's body found in the sea. A… Continued

Supreme Court permits appeal of Sealife Ahmed Moosa’s case at High Court

April 25, 2022, 15:30

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives on Monday revoked the High Court ruling, allowing the appeal of SeaLife MD Ahmed Moosa's case. Criminal Court of Maldives granted a… Continued

Japanese Ambassador Takeuchi calls on Vice President Faisal

April 25, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - The Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Maldives Takeuchi Midori paid a courtesy call on H.E. Vice President Faisal Naseem on Monday. At the meeting held… Continued

Finance Ministry to determine salaries of Foreign Service staff

April 25, 2022, 14:51

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives on Monday passed the amendment authorizing the Ministry of Finance to determine the salaries of Foreign Service Staff. The parliament passed this amendment… Continued

Bandeyri Pay to magistrate courts suspended for Eid Holidays

April 25, 2022, 14:40

Malé, Maldives - Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) on Monday stated that the online payment system Bandeyri Pay will be suspended for magistrate court judgments during the upcoming Eid holidays.… Continued

UN Resident Coordinator Haswell discusses social sector support with VP Faisal

April 24, 2022, 17:02

Malé, Maldives - The United Nations Resident Coordinator to the Maldives, Ms Catherine Haswell, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on Vice President Faisal Naseem and held discussions on strengthening… Continued

High Court issues rearrest orders for two masterminds of 130KG drug bust

April 24, 2022, 16:55

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives on Sunday revoked the Criminal Court decision to release the two suspected masterminds of the 130Kg drug bust for medical purposes. The… Continued