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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ahmed Shifan is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse of authority, and corruption, yet whistle-blowers claim the cases remain uninvestigated due to his political connections. The allegations were submitted to Parliament’s Security Services...
The Ministry of Higher Education announces that its new mobile app aimed at simplifying complaints and requests from government-funded students studying overseas will be finished this month. The application, named the Higher Education Management System, was initially set to be launched in October....
The High Court has dismissed an appeal challenging the release of alleged drug trafficker Ali Anwar Mohamed, who was acquitted by suspended Criminal Court Judge Hussain Faiz Rashad. Anwar, a resident of house Cozy Corner in Hithadhoo, was arrested in 2019 in connection with a major drug...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday officially ratified an amendment to the Higher Education and Training Act, a landmark move set to streamline the process for colleges seeking university status in the Maldives. The new law reduces the minimum operational period for a college to qualify for...
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Five individuals who were aboard the Sri Lankan vessel which had been intercepted through military drone surveillance on Friday while illegally in Maldivian waters have now been handed over to Police.
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The government has projected that 2.4 million tourists will visit the Maldives next year, setting a higher target despite falling short of this year’s goal. The official target for 2025 was 2.3 million arrivals, but with less than two months remaining, the Maldives still needs to attract over...
The Supreme Court has ruled that former Assistant Director of Police Aishath Rasheed was wrongfully dismissed from her position in 2017 for participating in a rally marking the disappearance of journalist Ahmed Rilwan. Aishath, who is the aunt of murdered blogger Yameen Rasheed, attended the rally...
President Mohamed Muizzu has reinstated Deputy Commissioner of Customs Mahmood Riyaz, who was dismissed on 29 October in connection with an alleged cigarette smuggling case. Presidential Spokesperson Heena Waleed confirmed on X that the Parliamentary Security Services Committee had completed its...
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has stated that while raising awareness of good dietary habits is important, it is equally essential for food outlets and vendors to provide healthy options that support these positive lifestyle choices. She made these remarks while speaking at the ceremony held today in...