Politics

Emergency motion proposed to bring attention to deteriorating Covid-19 situation in atolls

May 24, 2021, 14:25

Malé, Maldives - An emergency motion has been submitted to the Maldives Parliament to bring attention to the deteriorating Covid-19 situation in the atolls and to hold the government responsible… Continued

Parliament 241 committee probes into forgotten pistol

May 24, 2021, 13:50

Malé, Maldives - The 241 committee of Maldives Parliament is investigating the incident of the pistol found at ADK Hospital. They have sent letters to relevant authorities requesting incident reports.… Continued

417 students receive higher education student loans

May 24, 2021, 12:59

Malé, Maldives - A total of 417 students received higher education student loans. While 65 of these students will study Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), 17 students… Continued

Renewing contract is best for students: AAA GM Fazeel

May 24, 2021, 11:28

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Aeronautical Academy (AAA)’s General Manager Mohamed Fazeel has criticized the government for attacking the flight school. Speaking to "CNM" last night, Fazeel said that action… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: All 4 suspects test positive for Covid-19

May 24, 2021, 11:06

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Home Affairs has said that all four suspects arrested for the terror attack on May 6, targeting former President and current Speaker Mohamed Nasheed, have… Continued

Counterterrorism: One person arrested from Addu City, released

May 24, 2021, 10:26

Malé, Maldives - Speaking at the Maldives Parliament, Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla has said that one of the 9 suspects recently arrested in Addu City for counter terrorism… Continued

Mohamed Shareef appointed as State Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology

May 23, 2021, 19:39

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed Mohamed Shareef as State Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology today. He had previously been appointed to the Governing Board… Continued

Police search continues for two who escaped en route to Covid-19 facility

May 23, 2021, 17:00

Malé, Maldives - Police search for two detainees who escaped while being transported to a Covid-19 facility, Friday night, after testing positive. Police said that they were released from custody… Continued

Recount for Kondey council president seat

May 23, 2021, 16:43

GA. Atoll, Maldives - Maldives High Court has ordered a recount of the votes for GA. Kondey council president seat. The complaint was made by Kondey Council President candidate Shuaib… Continued

Alleged child sex offender, Gadhdhoo Council President remanded again after release!

May 23, 2021, 16:14

GDh. Atoll, Maldives –  Alleged child sex offender Mohamed Ahmed of Vincent, GDh. Gadhdhoo, was remanded again today after being released by Gadhdhoo Magistrate Court. Prosecutor General (PG) stated that the verdict… Continued