Politics

MP Hussain denies dispatching protesters against China

July 24, 2021, 13:25

Malé, Maldives - MP for Henveyru Constituency, Hussain Shaheem (Andhun) has denied allegations of having a hand in organizing a protest against China held in front of the Chinese Embassy… Continued

India increases grant assistance for Maldives to MVR 155 million

July 24, 2021, 11:50

Male', Maldives - Government of Maldives signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding this Friday on Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects through local bodies under India Grant Assistance. The  renewed… Continued

Foreign Minister Shahid calls on Prime Minister Modi during his visit to India

July 24, 2021, 09:42

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives and President-elect of the 76th United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid called on Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra… Continued

MP Aslam faces backlash from MDP members

July 23, 2021, 13:16

Parliamentarian for Noth Hitadhoo Constituency MP Mohamed Aslam faced backlash from some of his fellow Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) members over comments made regarding the inter-party conflicts. Commenting on the… Continued

Working to have Sri Lankan or Chinese consulate in Addu City: Mayor Nizar

July 23, 2021, 10:21

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar has said that the council was working on opening a Sri Lankan or Chinese consulate in Addu City. Speaking on… Continued

Addu City Mayor blames G K Developments Pvt Ltd for delay in road development

July 23, 2021, 09:07

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar has criticized G K Developments Pvt Ltd, which is responsible for the development of major roads of Addu City for… Continued

Economic Ministry prepares to provide online services during off-hours

July 22, 2021, 16:33

Male', Maldives - Economic Minister of Maldives, Fayyaz Ismail stated that the Economic Ministry is trying to provide online services even during off-work hours. Several citizens have complained as some… Continued

President Solih pays courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

July 22, 2021, 16:06

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed has paid a courtesy call on the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, during his current unofficial… Continued

Elections Commission opens online voter re-registration for WDC by-elections

July 22, 2021, 15:53

Male', Maldives - Elections Commission of Maldives opens online voter re-registration for Women’s Development Committee by-elections in five electoral districts in the Maldives. Elections Commissions reveal that the five districts… Continued

May Terror Attack: Court grants remand till sentencing for three suspects

July 22, 2021, 10:46

Male', Maldives - Maldives Police Service (MPS) informs that this Wednesday, the Court granted remand till sentencing for three accused individuals of the terror attack against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed on… Continued