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MP submits case to HRCM against MNU’s Dr Iyaz for promoting Female Genital Mutilation

June 23, 2021, 15:27

Male', Maldives -- A case has been submitted to the Parliament's Human Rights and Gender Committee today against a lecturer at Maldives National University (MNU), Dr. Mohamed Iyaz for encouraging… Continued

US to disburse 16 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Asia

June 23, 2021, 15:18

United States of America - The Bidon-Harris administration of America has decided to disburse 16 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Asian countries, including Maldives. The administration announces a… Continued

241 Committee inquiry aims for maximum information disclosure: Aslam

June 23, 2021, 14:20

Malé, Maldives - The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security MP Mohamed Aslam said that the committee's stance in the parliamentary investigation into the terror attack against Former… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Police Commissioner travels abroad for investigation

June 23, 2021, 13:52

Malé, Maldives - Committee Chair of 241 Committee and MP for North Hithadhoo Constituency, Mohamed Aslam states that the Maldives Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohamed Hameed travelled abroad for the… Continued

May Floods: MVR 1.4 million to be distributed to those who suffered major damages

June 23, 2021, 13:20

Malé, Maldives – National Maldives Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has announced today that MVR 1.4 million is to be distributed to those who suffered major damages during the heavy rainfall the… Continued

HEOC to reduce restrictions for those who administer two Covid-19 doses

June 23, 2021, 12:44

Malé, Maldives – Spokesperson of President's Office, Mabrook Azeez revealed that they are discussing reducing restrictions for the people who have administered two doses of Covid-19 vaccine. Speaking at Health… Continued

Parliament admonishes MP Siyam for suggesting MP Hisaan be ‘hanged’

June 23, 2021, 12:31

Malé, Maldives - The Parliamentary authority has advised the representative for Dhaalu Atoll's Meedhoo Constituency Ahmed Siyam Mohamed for saying that the MP for Baa Atoll's Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain,… Continued

Govt to limit entry of major telcos for the next 5 years

June 23, 2021, 11:57

Malé, Maldives —The Government and the two communication companies of Maldives have an understanding, to refrain from giving any new telecommunications companies license to operate in the Maldives for the… Continued

Malé City Council express concern over increasing violent crimes in the capital

June 23, 2021, 11:36

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council on Wednesday, expressed their concern over not being able to stop the increasing number of violent crimes in the greater Malé area. The statement… Continued

Emergency motion submitted to Parliament regarding 13yr old’s murder

June 23, 2021, 11:30

Malé, Maldives - An emergency motion has been submitted at the Maldives Parliament regarding the dead body of a murdered 13 year old boy's body found in Hulhumalé lagoon. Proposing… Continued