Politics

MP Waheed of Ungoofaaru constituency receives death threats

April 17, 2021, 14:03

Male', Maldives —The MDP Parliamentary group has requested the concerned authorities to investigate the people who are guilty of sending death threats to the Member of the Parliament of Ungoofaaru… Continued

Altercation between terror suspect and police in Dhoonidhoo prison

April 17, 2021, 11:27

Dhoonidhoo, Maldives - The Maldives Police said that a terror suspect in Dhoonidhoo prison has attacked the police and was subdued using force. Police released this statement after the family… Continued

Nahula to compete for Malé City deputy mayor

April 17, 2021, 10:13

Malé, Maldives - Councillor-elect for Villimalé constituency on a Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) ticket, Nahula Ali has announced that she will be competing for the deputy mayor of Malé… Continued

Opposition protest in Malé regarding delays in election results

April 17, 2021, 09:58

Malé, Maldives – The opposition coalition protested in Malé last night regarding delays in election results and questioning the validity of the recount. The opposition party accused ruling party Maldives… Continued

Lowered prices of internet is insignificant: Minister Fayyaz

April 16, 2021, 22:23

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Economic Development and acting Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, Fayyaz Ismail has said that the changes telecom companies have brought to internet prices was… Continued

Essential commodities will be provided to Maldives without shortage: India

April 16, 2021, 20:25

New Delhi, India - Minister of Extrnal Affairs of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has given the reassurance that India will provide essential commodities to Maldives without any hindrance. In a tweet… Continued

Gov. has lowered internet prices: Ali Solih

April 16, 2021, 19:06

Malé, Maldives – State Minister of Communication, Science and Technology Ministry, Ali Salih has said that President Ibrahim Mohamed's pledge of lowering internet prices has already been fulfilled. Speaking on… Continued

JUST IN: Maldives Commissioner of Police tests positive for Covid-19

April 15, 2021, 15:17

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Commissioner of Police, Mohamed Hameed tests positive for Covid-19. CP Hameed is currently in home isolation. Updates incoming Continued

Former Pres. Yameen refused to administer Covid-19 vaccine: Corrections

April 15, 2021, 15:07

Male', Maldives —Former President of Maldives, Yameen Abdul Gayoom who is sentenced to five years in prison has refused to administer the Covid-19 vaccine. A media official of the Maldives… Continued

Newly elected councilors to be sworn in after Ramadan

April 15, 2021, 12:42

Male', Maldives —The Local Government Authority (LGA) has announced that the newly elected councilors from the Local Council Elections that was held on previous Saturday will be sworn in after… Continued