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Amendment for assigning official residence for Speaker of Parliament sent to Committee

June 9, 2021, 16:28

Malé, Maldives — The Amendment to assign an official residence for Speaker of Parliament has been sent to the Parliament’s Committee on National Security Services. The amendment bill was presented… Continued

State Wards started fire at Villimalé children’s shelter: Gender Minister

June 9, 2021, 16:19

Malé, Maldives - Gender Minister Aishath Mohamed Didi said that the state wards at the children's shelter in Villimalé started the recent fire at the facility. The first fire broke… Continued

Ali Waheed requests online hearing for trial regarding 7 counts of sex offences

June 9, 2021, 15:53

Malé, Maldives - Local news reports that former Tourism Minister and alleged sexual offender Ali Waheed has requested for online hearing via letter to the Maldives Criminal Court. Ali Waheed… Continued

Tomorrow marks the return date for alleged sex offender Ali Waheed!

June 9, 2021, 14:38

Malé, Maldives - The return period for former Tourism Minister and alleged sex offender Ali Waheed who departed the country after his passport was released citing medical reasons expires today.… Continued

Air India arranges special flight from Malé to Tamil Nadu

June 9, 2021, 14:23

Malé, Maldives - The national airline of India, Air India has decided to arrange specials flights from Malé to Trichy specialised for Tamil Nadu citizens in Maldives who want to… Continued

Covid-19: Two additional deaths recorded

June 9, 2021, 13:35

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed that two additional people have passed away due to Covid-19. HPA has reported that a 77 year old male who was… Continued

Maldivian social media calls out Bloeur for cultural appropriation of Feyli

June 9, 2021, 13:28

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian Twitter community, well known for it's unity when it comes to defending it's country on the social media platform, has once again geared up in… Continued

Special ambulance services to be established for Covid-19 emergencies

June 9, 2021, 13:03

Malé, Maldives — The government has revealed that special ambulance services will be established very soon for Covid-19 purposes. President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih informed that the government has… Continued

Mayday Protest: Two Police Officers involved in stopping the protest did not do Public Order Training

June 9, 2021, 11:54

Malé, Maldives — It has been revealed that two of the officers involved in stopping the youth grass root movement “Rise Up Movement” against sexual harassment protest did not do… Continued

Public hearings will be set for Transitional Justice cases: Ombudsperson

June 9, 2021, 11:44

Malé, Maldives - The Office of Ombudsperson has decided to hold public hearings for Transitional Justice cases. The office is open to take new Transitional Justice cases from 13 June… Continued