Justice Closing in on Medical Mafia: Joint Investigation Launched Into COVID-19 PCR Fraud by Dr. Ali Latheef, Ibrahim Saleem & Dr. Milza
In a significant move against alleged corruption within the healthcare sector, the Prosecutor General's Office has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Maldives Police Service to launch a joint…
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Development Bank of Maldives Rollout âOn Schedule,â Says Economic Minister Saeed
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has dismissed criticism over the perceived delay in establishing the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM), assuring that the project is proceeding as planned. The DBM, a…
Supreme Court to hear case on former president Gayoom’s liability for DRP’s debt
The Supreme Court is set to commence hearings regarding the financial liability of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom concerning an outstanding debt owed by the now-dissolved Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP)…
Maldives faces severe air pollution, HPA issue safety guidelines
Maldives is grappling with alarming levels of air pollution, prompting the Health Protection Agency (HPA) to issue an urgent appeal for public safety. With air quality in the capital region…
Maldives faces rolling bidi tobacco shortage following Customs seizure
Maldives is currently experiencing a shortage of tobacco used for rolling bidi cigarettes, as reported by local newspaper Adhadhu. This scarcity follows the seizure of a significant shipment by the…
Three Indian nationals to be deported following Artificial Beach altercation
Maldives Immigration has announced plans to deport three Indian nationals involved in a violent altercation at Artificial Beach in Male' City on Friday evening. The incident, reported to police around…
Education Minister advocates for balanced extracurricular activities in Schools
Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has urged schools to organize extracurricular activities in a manner that does not disrupt students' academic performance. This call was made during the inauguration of…
New species of Perchlet discovered in Maldives mesophotic coral ecosystem
A team of marine biologists has identified a new species of perchlet, Plectranthias raki, in the mesophotic coral ecosystems of the Maldives. This discovery was detailed in a study published…
Maafaru Airport sees surge in private Jet landings post-runway expansion
Maafaru International Airport, managed by Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), reported a significant increase in private jet traffic in December 2024, with 98 private jets landing during the month. This…
Government Launches Major Campaign to Collect Data on Expatriate Workers in Male
The Home Ministry of the Maldives has officially launched a significant initiative aimed at gathering detailed information on expatriate workers residing in Male. The campaign, dubbed Operation Kurangi, is a…
Theft tops crime reports in early 2025, Police data reveals
In the initial weeks of 2025, theft has emerged as the most frequently reported crime in the Maldives, according to recent data from the Maldives Police Service. As of mid-January,…
MMA estimates $40 million conversion under new foreign currency act
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has projected that at least $40 million will be converted to local banks under the newly implemented Foreign Currency Act. The regulation, which officially came…
Pakistani Court Sentences Imran Khan and Wife to Jail in Corruption Case
In a major legal setback, a Pakistani court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to prison after finding them guilty of corruption. Khan…
Trump Discusses âPeacefulâ Future with Chinaâs Xi Amid Tensions
United States President-elect Donald Trump has expressed optimism about improving relations with China following a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The call, described by Trump as âgood,â took…
Russia and Iran Forge Long-Term Partnership with New Treaty
In a move signaling closer ties between two of the worldâs most heavily sanctioned nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty"…
Three Indian Nationals Arrested Following Altercation at MalĂ©’s Artificial Beach
In a recent incident at MalĂ©'s Artificial Beach, three Indian nationals were apprehended by local authorities following a physical altercation. The Maldives Police Service reported that the disturbance occurred around…
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