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Opposition coalition holds ‘Indian Military Out’ protest in Malé

October 23, 2021, 19:30

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition Coalition on Friday evening held a peaceful protest calling to remove the alleged Indian military presence in the Maldives. The protest titled "Walk for Independence"… Continued

Govt. to dispatch 20 ambulances to the islands by next week

October 23, 2021, 19:05

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Health today said that the government will dispatch 20 ambulances to the islands in the upcoming 2 to 3 days. The Health Ministry stated that… Continued

MNDF ceases search for missing child

October 23, 2021, 18:54

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), today, suspended its search for the 4 year old lost at sea, a week since the search began. MNDF stated that a… Continued

Maldives expects to surpass 1 million tourist arrivals by end of October

October 23, 2021, 16:12

Malé, Maldives - The Minister of Tourism Dr. Abdulla Mausoom has stated that Maldives will achieve the target of welcoming 1 million tourists by the end of this month, October… Continued

Teenager gets kidnapped, assaulted; Police investigate

October 23, 2021, 15:58

Malé, Maldives - Police are investigating the assault case of a 19 year old girl. The perpetrator has now been remanded to 10 days in custody while the investigation continues.… Continued

Criminal Court imprisons man for 15yrs for child sexual abuse

October 23, 2021, 15:42

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for sexual offences against a child. While the court did not reveal the… Continued

President Solih concludes visit to AA. Atoll, departs to HDh. Kulhudhuffushi

October 23, 2021, 12:10

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih after concluding his two-day trip to six islands of North Ari Atoll and returning to Malé City on Thursday is set to depart… Continued

Professional Standards Command investigate allegations of police brutality against minor in Addu City

October 21, 2021, 22:25

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service (MPS) today stated that the Professional Standards Command department is investigating allegations of police brutality of a minor in the Maradhoofeydhoo district… Continued

Maldivians trap, clip, sell migratory flamingos; EPA takes action

October 21, 2021, 20:48

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police rescued one migratory flamingo that was trapped and placed on sale by a Maldivian local. One of the men responsible has been detained by… Continued

India provides grant assistance of USD 2.3 million for Community Development Projects in the Maldives

October 21, 2021, 18:38

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives and India government have signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) under the Indian grant assistance scheme for eight High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) through local… Continued