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Alleged drug dealer released due to police procedural failure

June 29, 2021, 11:28

Malé, Maldives - The High Court on Tuesday, overturned the lower court verdict, highlighting police negligence in the matter, and released a drug dealer who was previously sentenced to 25… Continued

COVID-19: Death toll rises to 210

June 29, 2021, 10:59

Malé, Maldives — The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported that a 48 year old Maldivian male admitted at Hulhumalé facility was declared dead at 02:33, this morning. While the… Continued

Maldives quits the use of environmentally harmful HCFC

June 29, 2021, 10:57

Malé, Maldives — Maldives quits the use of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) as they are known as both ozone depleting substances and powerful greenhouse gases with a high global warming potential. The HCFC Phase-out… Continued

France OUT OF THE EUROS! Mbappe misses in the shootout

June 29, 2021, 09:25

Shock of the tournament came after Switzerland knocked out the world champions France in the knock out stages of the UEFA Euro 2020. A night of extra ordinary events saw… Continued

Spain finishes off Croatia in extra time to secure spot in Quarters

June 28, 2021, 23:39

Spain beats Croatia 5-3 to secure a spot in UEFA Euro 2020 quarter finals. A game filled with surprises, excitement and drama kicked off on the 20th minute with an… Continued

Covid-19: 1 case recorded in Addu City today!

June 28, 2021, 20:22

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) has revealed that only one new case of COVID-19 was recorded in Hithadhoo, Addu City today.  With todays case the total number of… Continued

Foreign Service bill submitted to the parliament

June 28, 2021, 15:50

Malé, Maldives - The Foreign Service bill to establish a foreign Service in Maldives, separating the staff working in the foreign affairs sector from the Civil Service Commission was presented… Continued

PG will not request to change presiding judge in Ali Waheed’s case

June 28, 2021, 15:48

Malé, Maldives — Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem expressed his personal opinion that he does not wish to change Judge Hassan Saeedh who is currently in charge of former Tourism Minister and alleged… Continued

Every 3rd Maldivian woman a victim of sexual abuse: Human Rights Commission

June 28, 2021, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - Human Rights Commissioner of Maldives, Moomina Waheed on Sunday night, said that every 3rd women in Maldives is a victim of sexual abuse. Speaking about mental health… Continued

ACC completes all elements against Sports Minister Mahloof, sends case to PGO

June 28, 2021, 14:35

Malé, Maldives — All the elements requested by the Prosecutor General Office (PGO) to prosecute Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof under the MMPRC major corruption scandal has been completed by Anti Corruption Commission… Continued