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Police receive notice of Ali Waheed’s UK arrest after 12 days

September 7, 2021, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has been informed of Maldivian fugitive Ali Waheed's arrest in the United Kingdom by authorities 12 days after his arrest. Waheed was arrested… Continued

Fake audio clip leaked to manipulate Yameen’s Supreme Court appeal: MP Dhonbiley Haleem

September 7, 2021, 14:51

Malé, Maldives - MP Ahmed Haleem (Dhonbiley) of Bilehdhoo Constituency today said that the audio clip of alleged three judges on the bench of former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's criminal… Continued

Dr Iyaz advises to not politicize the incorrect Quran print in textbooks

September 7, 2021, 14:36

Malé, Maldives - Vice President of Adhaalath Party has recommended fixing the errors in Quran texts in various textbooks taught across Maldives without politicizing the mistakes. Dr Iyaz has said… Continued

There are barriers and difficulties hindering women: President Solih

September 7, 2021, 12:58

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday stated that there were still some barriers and difficulties hindering women from enjoying the same opportunities and benefits in participating in… Continued

Police to patrol Drug Cafés 24/7 at 25 locations

September 7, 2021, 12:10

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police on Monday stated that officers will patrol 25 drug cafés round the clock in an attempt to stop the drug related services provided at these… Continued

Schools to resume breakfast program next year after Covid-19 linked hiatus

September 7, 2021, 11:57

Malé, Maldives - Schools across Maldives are to resume the school breakfast program where free breakfasts are provided to all students after a break as a Covid-19 protective measure. Education… Continued

Taxi driver sexually assaults minor in Hulhumalé

September 7, 2021, 11:41

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police is investigating a case filed last night regarding a taxi driver sexually assaulting an underage passenger. The incident took place around 23:30 last night when… Continued

COVID-19: Death toll rises to 227 as islands dominate new cases

September 7, 2021, 09:51

Malé, Maldives - An 80 year old Maldivians man admitted at Hulhumalé Covid-19 facility passed away on Monday increasing the Covid-19 death toll in Maldives to 227. While the death… Continued

JUST IN: Maldives Police shut down multiple drug cafés in Malé

September 6, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - Local news Mihaaru reports that the Maldives Police Service has shut down multiple drug cafés in a police operation initiated early this morning. Maldives Police previously arrested… Continued

Chinese Ambassador Wang Lixin presents credentials to the Maldives President

September 6, 2021, 16:11

Malé, Maldives - The new Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, H.E Wang Lixin, presented her Letter of Credence to H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih this morning, at the… Continued