Ahmed Ashraf

321 Articles

Unwavering commitment: President Muizzu shields media from regulation

In a decisive move to uphold press freedom, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration has clarified its stance against…

Deputy Speaker’s media bill: A move to suppress free expression?

In a move that has alarmed press freedom advocates, Deputy Speaker of the People's Majlis, Ahmed Nazim, has…

First Lady Sajidha advocates for ethical journalism and cultural preservation

Today addressing at the Broadcasting Commission's 'Vision of the Future' competition ceremony, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed emphasized the…

Police CP urges officers: ‘Eyes on the streets, not on screens’

Tonight addressing at the graduation ceremony of the 38th Police Initial Training Course, Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau…

Rainstorm chaos: Streets flooded in Maldives’ local tourist hub Maafushi

Maldives is grappling with heavy rainfall triggered by a weather trough, causing severe flooding in K. Maafushi, a…

Former President Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha arrested on corruption charges

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Saturday by the…

Maldives government floats MVR 2.2 Billion in t-bills to fund expenditures

In a strategic move to finance its operations, the Maldivian government has announced the sale of Treasury bills…

Escalating gang violence in Malé leaves another individual injured

An individual was hospitalized following a violent incident in Malé late last night. According to a statement released…

Maldives braces for prolonged rainfall and stormy seas through mid-week

Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has announced that the current spell of inclement weather is anticipated to persist until…

Heart-Stopping Moment: Child Rescued from Fifth-Floor Window

In a dramatic incident on Buruvi Magu in Henveiru, a young child with special needs was rescued from…

President Muizzu advocates for AI and E-Learning to unite Maldives’ education system

On International Education Day, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized that the Maldives' unique geography necessitates the integration of…

Contractor overpayments highlight deep-seated corruption in Police Housing Project

A recent audit has uncovered substantial financial discrepancies and potential corruption within the Police Housing Project, also known…

Maldives braces for stormy weather as MET issues white alert for 12 atolls

Maldives is gearing up for a day of turbulent weather, with the National Meteorological Service (MET) issuing a…

Islamic Affairs Minister clarifies: No duty-free exemptions granted to SJ Construction for mosque project

The construction of a mosque in Hulhumalé, initiated by SJ Construction Pvt. Ltd. in January 2022, has experienced…

Maldives Immigration detains Indian trio for promoting fortune-telling services

Maldives Immigration has detained three Indian nationals for allegedly promoting fortune-telling and palm reading services within the country.…