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Maldives Police Service destroys over 176kg of drugs

July 15, 2021, 16:10

Dhoonidhoo, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service informed today that they have destroyed 176.55kg of confiscated drugs in police possession. Police state that the drugs destroyed today include 1000g cannabis… Continued

Japan awards ¥ 110 Million as grant aid to the Maldives for HR Development Scholarships

July 15, 2021, 15:49

The Government of Maldives and the Government of Japan has signed the Exchange of Notes to provide grant aid of 110 Million Japanese Yen (approximately USD 998,000) to the Maldives… Continued

Will always prioritise democracy and peace: President Solih

July 15, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday, said that Maldives will always maintain policies that prioritise peace and democracy. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Foreign Ministry… Continued

Izzuddin teachers reassigned after management review: Education Ministry

July 15, 2021, 15:31

Malé, Maldives - The Education Ministry released a statement today regarding the allegations by Teachers’ Association of Maldives (TAM) and Public Interest Law Center (PILC) earlier expressing concern over the… Continued

Nasheed to seek Yameen’s help to create coalition with PPM

July 15, 2021, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Current Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday, said that creating a coalition government consisting of MDP and PPM is the best thing… Continued

BML increases card limit on foreign transactions

July 15, 2021, 13:40

Malé, Maldives - Bank of Maldives on Thursday, announced their plans to increase the credit card limit on foreign transactions, after previously lowering it due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The… Continued

EC gives approval for Maldives National Party

July 15, 2021, 13:16

Malé, Maldives - Elections Commission (EC) has given approval for Maldives National Party today. The EC announced in a tweet today that the commission has given approval to MP Ahmed… Continued

PG asks High Court to review decision rejecting Ali Waheed’s passport appeal

July 15, 2021, 11:53

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office on Thursday, requested the High Court to review their decision as they have decided not to accept the appeal from PGO regarding the… Continued

TAM condemns Education Ministry’s decision to reassign principal accused of sexual harassment to another school

July 15, 2021, 11:05

Malé, Maldives - The Teachers' Association of Maldives (TAM) and Public Interest Law Center (PILC) on Thursday, has expressed concern over the Education Ministry decision on a sexual harassment case… Continued

Addu City Deputy Mayor Mohamed Shuaau presented motion to claim land

July 15, 2021, 10:12

Addu City, Maldives - Sources reveal that the motion to claim land allocated to citizens from the Eastern and Western sides of Addu Equatorial Hospital was presented to the council… Continued