Politics

Ban on styrofoam containers and plastic bottles delayed

June 1, 2021, 15:05

Malé, Maldives - While the ban on single-use plastic went into effect today, there are some amendments to the initial plan. Under the announced amendments, the planned date for enforcement… Continued

Covid-19: B. Eydhafushi facility records 1st death, death toll rises to 165

June 1, 2021, 12:19

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) reports 4 deaths today including the first death recorded at B. Eydhafushi Covid-19 treatment facility. Today, at 04: 40 an 87 year old… Continued

Amendment proposed to criminalize hate crimes in the Maldives

June 1, 2021, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain has proposed an amendment to the Maldives Penal Code (Law No. 6/2014) to include a number of hate crimes including labelling… Continued

Maldives bans Single Use Plastics effective today!

June 1, 2021, 10:24

Malé, Maldives – Maldives has banned the use of single-use plastics (SUP) effective today. This is a milestone achievement in the island nation's fight against climate change. However, allowances are… Continued

A BRIEF HISTORY Of MINICOY (MALIKU) by Naajih Didi

June 1, 2021, 10:07

According to the oral tradition in Minicoy the present population of Minicoy are descended from two Maldivan princesses named Kambo Ranin and Kohorathu Kamana and their entourage who went to… Continued

Consulate will act as a part of Indian military facility: Umar

June 1, 2021, 09:15

Malé, Maldives –  Former Home Minister Umar Naseer has said that the planned Indian Consulate in Addu City is part of India's plan to establish a military facility in the city.… Continued

India – biggest democracy in the world gears-up to impose autocratic new rules in Minicoy

May 31, 2021, 17:54

Lakshadweep, India - Indian government gear-up to impose proposed new rules in India’s smallest Union territory Lakshadweep, the archipelago which includes Minicoy Island, located some 125 km north of Thuraakunu,… Continued

Attorney General recommended AAA students file civil lawsuits: Higher Education Minister

May 31, 2021, 16:53

Malé, Maldives - The Higher Education Minister Dr Ibrahim Hassan said that he has previously asked the AG on the state providing compensation for the students. However, the AG recommended… Continued

Govt. to allow entry of single-use plastic after June 1 under specific conditions

May 31, 2021, 16:28

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Economic Development has informed that the government has changed the rules with regards to the single-use plastic (SUP) ban set to go into effect… Continued

Parliament is not attempting to hinder the freedom of press: Meekail

May 31, 2021, 15:41

Male', Maldives -- MP for South Galolhu constituency, Meekail Ahmed Naseem has stated that the parliament is not attempting to hinder the freedom of press. The statement from MP Meekail comes while… Continued