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Supreme Court rejects motion to remove Nasheed from parliament

November 14, 2022, 18:31

Malé, Maldives - Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed against the Speaker of the Parliament and Machangoalhi Central Constituency Member Mohammed Nasheed seeking to declare him disqualified for the… Continued

Deadly plot by extremists foiled: Police

November 14, 2022, 18:23

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that security forces have foiled a deadly terrorist attack in a counter-terrorism operation. According to police, 14 people have been arrested in… Continued

Parliament session cut short without taking Tax Hike Bill vote

November 14, 2022, 15:47

Malé, Maldives - Todays session of Parliament has been concluded without taking the vote on government's proposal to increase GST and TGST. The government has proposed to increase GST and… Continued

14pc of population has diabetes: Health Ministry

November 14, 2022, 13:22

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Health has revealed that 14 percent of the Maldivian population has diabetes. In a statement issued on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Ministry… Continued

MMA issues new banknotes with Maldivian Rufiyaa symbol

November 14, 2022, 09:40

Malé, Maldives - Central bank of Maldives, Maldives Monetary Authority has issued the new MVR 50 notes with the Maldivian rufiyaa symbol printed on both sides of the banknote. The… Continued

President meets Dh. Ban’didhoo Island council

November 14, 2022, 09:27

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih met on Sunday with the Island Council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) members of Ban'didhoo Island. The meeting was held at the President's… Continued

DED officer arrested in drug-fueled party raid suspended

November 13, 2022, 17:22

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that the Drug Enforcement Department officer who was arrested while partying under the influence of drugs has now been suspended. Police arrested… Continued

STELCO MD Shareef joins MDP

November 13, 2022, 15:59

Malé, Maldives - Former Chairman of Maldives Elections Commission and current MD of State Electric Company (STELCO), Ahmed Shareef has joined Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Shareef reportedly signed to MDP… Continued

DED officer among arrestees for partying

November 13, 2022, 15:43

Malé, Maldives - One of the 12 people arrested with drugs in an apartment in the Malé City on Thursday night is a Drug Enforcement Department police officer. Police arrested… Continued

Non-muslims to be informed of prohibition from openly expressing religious beliefs

November 13, 2022, 13:45

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs last week asked foreigners to be informed that slogans of other religions cannot be expressed in Maldives. The ministry sent a circular to… Continued