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MTCC shareholders vote against dividend of MVR 4 per share

June 16, 2023, 08:37

Shareholders of the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) have rejected a proposal to pay a dividend of MVR 4 per share on last year’s profit. MTCC's board of directors… Continued

Disability allowance increased to MVR 3,000 with additional benefits

June 15, 2023, 12:35

The allowance for persons with disabilities has been increased to MVR 3,000. Previously, people with disabilities were given an allowance of MVR 2,000 per month. However, with today's change, the… Continued

EU and Maldives hold 4th Senior Officials Meeting

June 15, 2023, 09:21

The Fourth Senior Officials Meeting between the European Union (EU) and the Maldives was held in Brussels on 13 June. The EU and the Maldives expressed their mutual interest in… Continued

PG withdraws sexual assault charges filed against Ali Waheed

June 14, 2023, 13:56

The Prosecutor General’s Office has withdrawn the sexual assault charges against former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed. Ali Waheed who in on the run after being charged with sexual harassment and… Continued

Additional benefits to be introduced for people with special needs

June 14, 2023, 09:23

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to review the amount of financial assistance given to people with special needs and introduce additional allowances. People with special needs now receive MVR… Continued

Disclosing number of Indian troops could lead to essential foods shortage: ICOM

June 14, 2023, 08:05

The Office of the Information Commissioner of Maldives (ICOM) has told the High Court that disclosure of details of the number of Indian troops in Maldives and the expenditure incurred… Continued

Didn’t meet Adheeb, will file perjury case: MP Ibrahim Rasheed

June 13, 2023, 14:32

Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed has said that he will file a perjury case against former Vice President Ahmed Adheeb after Adheeb testified at Criminal Court that he met MP… Continued

First Lady inaugurates the Psychological First Aid Helpline for students

June 13, 2023, 14:15

On Tuesday, the Psychological First Aid Helpline for students was inaugurated by First Lady Fazna Ahmed. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continued

Parliament session adjourned as Nasheed refused to chair

June 13, 2023, 10:15

The no-confidence motion in the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Eva Abdullah, could not be held as there is no one to preside over the session. Parliamentary Secretary General Fathimath… Continued

Black oil thrown at The Democrats office

June 13, 2023, 07:26

The Democrats, led by MDP President Mohammed Nasheed, have been attacked by people who threw black oil at an ongoing meeting at the party headquarters last night. The incident occurred… Continued