Politics

MMC & MJA express concern over parliamentary investigation of Mihaaru news report

May 30, 2021, 16:33

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Media Council (MMC) and Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) have published statements following Parliamentary probe behind the report published by local media Mihaaru regarding Speaker Nasheed's residential… Continued

President Solih ordered changes to Special Protection Group of MNDF

May 30, 2021, 15:05

Malé, Maldives - President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has informed Defence Minister Maria Didi to bring changes to the Special Protection Group of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), who… Continued

Case of teen blackmailed with photos reported to police last year to be sent to PG

May 30, 2021, 14:50

Malé, Maldives - The police is currently preparing to send a case of a teen who was blackmailed with photos and given gang rape threats to the Prosecutor General to… Continued

MVR 921 million in Green Fund by end of March 2021

May 30, 2021, 14:44

Malé, Maldives – The Finance Ministry of Maldives has revealed that by the end of March 2021, the balance of the Green Fund was at MVR 921.84 million. The latest statistics… Continued

Housing project of USD 140 million awarded to Indian company with no experience

May 30, 2021, 14:16

Male', Maldives --The Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure has awarded an Indian company with no experience in housing with a housing project worth USD 140 million. Under the housing policy of… Continued

Parliament 241 Committee to probe into local news article regarding former Prez. Nasheed

May 30, 2021, 12:26

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Parliament, Committee on National Security Services (241 Committee) has decided to investigate into the article written by local news "Mihaaru". "Mihaaru" news published a controversial article… Continued

Former Pres. Yameen’s court hearing cancelled

May 30, 2021, 12:03

Malé, Maldives - The hearing set for today at the Criminal Court of Maldives against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom for money laundering and bribery has been cancelled. The… Continued

HPA opens up their DMs for public queries

May 30, 2021, 10:26

Malé, Maldives - HPA has opened up the option to answer questions directly messaged to them via live chat for non medical queries. The service is available from 09:00 to… Continued

Likely for commercial flight connectivity between India and Addu: Indian High Commision

May 29, 2021, 22:39

Malé, Maldives - Indian High Commission on Maldives has stated that it is likely that commercial flight connectivity may commence soon between India and Addu City. Following the news of… Continued

Indian Consulate wouldn’t be located inside Police Training Academy: Mayor Nizar

May 29, 2021, 22:15

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar has said that the Indian Consulate which is being discussed to be established in Addu City would not be located… Continued