Politics

Environment Ministry conducts public survey regarding toxic waste storage in Addu City

May 22, 2022, 13:50

Addu City, Maldives - Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology on Saturday opened a survey to gauge the public reactions to storing hazardous waste in Addu City's Hazardous Waste… Continued

Amnesty International raises alarms following government crackdown on protestors, reporters at “India Out” rally

May 21, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - Amnesty International on Friday shared concerns at the visuals of the government crackdown on peaceful protestors and journalists in the Maldives during the recent "India Out" rallies.… Continued

Speaker Nasheed to coordinate international relief efforts for Sri Lanka

May 19, 2022, 19:04

Sri Lanka - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday offered to secure international relief for Sri Lanka. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil… Continued

Three lagoons connected to MMPRC corruption up for sale

May 19, 2022, 14:22

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced that the current owners of three lagoons in Kaafu Atoll have applied to transfer ownership to another party. The lagoons owners include… Continued

Media Council probes alleged police threat against journalists covering “India Out” rally

May 19, 2022, 13:04

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Thursday requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate allegations of a police officer threatening journalists for covering the "India Out" rally held… Continued

“India Out” graffitied on Indian High Commission walls

May 18, 2022, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - "India Out" slogan has been graffitied on the walls of the High Commission of India in the Maldives on Wednesday. This comes during a spree of vandalism… Continued

President Solih meets with the new President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

May 16, 2022, 13:39

UAE - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Abu… Continued

National Policing College meets with Addu City stakeholders

May 16, 2022, 12:58

Addu City, Maldives - The National College of Policing and Law Enforcement based in Addu City held a number of meetings with relevant stakeholders on Monday. The recently inaugurated college… Continued

First sitting of second parliamentary session ends early

May 16, 2022, 12:48

Malé, Maldives - The first sitting of the second session of the parliament for this year ended early on Monday as no bills were proposed by the government. With only… Continued

Addu MP Rozaina elected as MDP Women’s President in landslide victory

May 15, 2022, 09:57

Malé, Maldives - MP for Addu, Meedhoo constituency Rozaina Adam won the Women's President seat during the MDP internal elections held on Sunday. MP Rozina who unofficially represented the incumbent… Continued