Politics

Extremist Ali Manik was allegedly released by incumbent government

June 15, 2021, 16:49

Malé, Maldives - Local media Mihaaru reports that Ali Manik who has recently been arrested in relation to the terror attack against the Former President and Current Speaker of the… Continued

Bill with amendments to criminalize hate crimes sent to committee

June 15, 2021, 16:06

Male', Maldives - The highly criticized bill on Amendment to the Penal Code Act (Act No: 9/2014) to stop hate speech and hate crimes has been accepted by the Parliament.… Continued

Maldivian with alleged links to ISIS to remain detained

June 15, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court at today's hearing, decided not to give release on the detainment of alleged ISIS leader in Maldives, Mohamed Ameen. The hearing today was scheduled… Continued

Maldives Police decentralizes into 6 operational regions

June 15, 2021, 13:58

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Home affairs informs that in accordance with the Maldives Police Service Act (Law No. 34/2020), the Maldives Police Service has decentralized its operations into 6… Continued

JUST IN: President of Elections Commission resigns

June 15, 2021, 13:31

Malé, Maldives - The President of Elections Commission (EC) Ahmed Shareef has resigned from his position. In a tweet, Shareef stated that he has resigned from his membership at the… Continued

High Court orders for 5 arrestees released from Addu counterterrorism operation to be remanded

June 15, 2021, 13:21

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives High Court has ordered for the five arrestees released by Criminal Court of Maldives to be detained again. The Prosecutor General’s office filed an appeal… Continued

Former govt. gave an Indian company to construct Sh. Atoll Airport: Minister Fayyaz

June 15, 2021, 10:59

Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives — Economic Minister, Fayyaz Ismail has stated that the former government of Maldives the project to construct Shaviyani International Airport was given to an Indian Company. Speaking… Continued

No plans to give any local airports to foreigners: Economic Minister

June 15, 2021, 10:19

Malé, Maldives – Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail has stated that the government has no plans to give away Maldivian airports to foreign parties. Fayyaz stated this in a press… Continued

Government launches Gedhoruveriya Loan Scheme

June 14, 2021, 22:44

Malé, Maldives - Government of Maldives has introduced a loan scheme named “Gedhoruveriya” to encourage people to develop their houses within the atolls of Maldives. According to the announcement made… Continued

Government pays MVR 15 million as compensation to Mandhu College

June 14, 2021, 19:49

Malé, Maldives — Finance Ministry has revealed that the government has paid MVR 15 million to Malé High Private Limited, the company operating Mandhu College as compensation. A media official… Continued