Politics

Government has a huge influence on the judiciary system: Abdu-Raheem

January 20, 2021, 20:42

Male', Maldives - President of the People's National Congress PNC Abdu-Raheem Abdullah has said that current administration has a huge influence over the nation's judicial system. Abdu-Raheem made the statement… Continued

Trump bids final adieu to the White House as Biden prepares to take on his role as President

January 20, 2021, 19:23

Washington DC, United States of America - The forty-fifth President of the United States, Donald Trump has bid his final goodbyes to the White House along with First Lady Melania… Continued

Air India plane to arrive with 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

January 20, 2021, 11:35

Malé, Maldives — Air India plane to arrive with 100,000 dozes of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to the Velana International Airport in the capital Malé city today. Former President and current… Continued

Indian Covid-19 vaccine to be shipped to multiple neighboring countries

January 20, 2021, 09:40

New Delhi, India — The Government of India has revealed that they will be shipping their Covid-19 vaccine to multiple neighboring countries today including  Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and… Continued

Local Council Elections to be held despite Medical State of Emergency

January 19, 2021, 16:19

Male', Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives has passed a bill proposed on behalf of the government, to allow the upcoming Local Council Elections to be held, despite an ongoing… Continued

British High Commissioner meets with Islamic Affairs Minister

January 18, 2021, 15:36

Male’, Maldives - The British High Commissioner to the Maldives Her Excellency Caron Rohsler has paid a visit to the Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Ahmed Zahir Ali. The minister… Continued

PG summoned to Parliament Committee over 149 kg drug bust

January 17, 2021, 22:44

Male', Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has been summoned to the Parliament’s Judiciary Committee to respond to questions by parliamentarians inquiring about the case of the 149 kg drug… Continued

Sunset bill forwarded to committee discussion

January 17, 2021, 20:12

Male', Maldives - The Sunset bill to amend the law in order to prepone the local council elections has been accepted by the Parliament. The election, originally scheduled for April… Continued

MVR 900 million can be saved if Majilis is suspended for 1 year: Nizar

January 17, 2021, 18:34

Malé, Maldives — Former MP and MDP candidate for Addu City mayor for the upcoming local council elections, Ali Nizar has stated that the government can save up to MVR 900… Continued

Sunset Act debate to begin today

January 17, 2021, 11:54

Male, Maldives - Debates on the proposed amendments to the Sunset Act for the Local Council general election regulations that if passed, will allow for the elections to be held… Continued