Politics

Maldives govt. shares concerns over false allegations regarding relations with India

December 20, 2021, 13:39

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Tuesday released a statement regarding the spread of false information about the bilateral relations with India. Recently, the opposition leader and former… Continued

Ex President Yameen calls for public referendum regarding alleged Indian Military presence in Maldives

December 18, 2021, 13:54

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition leader and recently acquitted former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to hold a referendum on the course of action… Continued

EXIM Bank of India extends USD 34 million for Hulhumalé Social Housing Projects

December 18, 2021, 13:23

EXIM Bank of India has disbursed USD 34 million advance payment in connection with the Social Housing projects being executed under Buyers’ Credit  in Hulhumale’ Phase II. This marks commencement… Continued

Parliament grants 5 days for ACC members to submit written statements prior to dismissal

December 16, 2021, 20:15

Malé, Maldives - The Parliamentary Committee on Independent Institutions provided 5 days to the members of Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to submit written statements prior to dismissal. The Parliament of… Continued

Civil Court issues stay order stopping Malé City Council’s takeover of Hulhumalé from HDC

December 16, 2021, 19:51

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives granted a stay order to temporarily cease the jurisdictional takeover of Hulhumalé by Malé City Council. The stay order directs stops all… Continued

Parliament schedules special sitting tomorrow to dismiss ACC members

December 15, 2021, 15:45

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives has scheduled a special sitting for tomorrow to dismiss the members of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC). The meeting held at 10:00 will… Continued

VP Faisal Naseem embarks on official visit to Fuvahmulah City

December 12, 2021, 17:40

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem on Sunday afternoon left for Fuvahmulah City on a two-day visit. In Fuvahmulah City, he would attend the signing ceremony for the coastal… Continued

Civil Court upholds Maldives Police Service’s decision to fire Aishath Rasheed for participating in ‘Suvaalu’ March

December 12, 2021, 16:55

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives on Saturday upheld Maldives Police Service (MPS) decision to dismiss from her position as Assistant Director at MPS. Murdered blogger, Yameen Rasheed's… Continued

“India Out” is a Maldivian citizen lead campaign: PNC President Abdul Raheem

December 11, 2021, 20:05

Malé, Maldives - The President of opposition party People's National Congress (PNC) Abdul Raheem Abdulla has stated that the "India Out" campaign is a citizen lead campaign, which will continue… Continued

Parliament Committee on Independent Institutions votes to dismiss ACC members

December 9, 2021, 22:33

Malé, Maldives - Parliamentary Committee on Independent Institutions, on Thursday, approved the dismissal of the incumbent members of the Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) with majority votes. The decision to dismiss all… Continued