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Health sector takes top spot in 2026 budget, says President
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Politics
Former President Yameen skips court hearing, travels to Dhidhdhoo
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Crime
Two women injured in Sinamale' Bridge collision
Two local women were injured when a car collided with a motorcycle on the Sinamale' Bridge late Monday night. According to police, the accident occurred at 22:17 on the Hulhumale' side of the bridge. The motorcycle was reportedly struck from behind by the car. Both women on the motorcycle were...
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Crime
4 arrested over airport dollar robbery
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Bank of Maldives (BML) money briefcase at Velana International Airport (VIA) early Monday morning. According to police, the incident occurred at around 4:45 am on the walkway connecting the old terminal and the new terminal....
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Health
Maldives set to enforce historic tobacco ‘Generation Ban’ next week
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that the regulations for implementing the Tobacco ‘Generation Ban’ which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to individuals born in 2007 or later will be gazetted before the law comes into effect next Saturday. The amendment to the Tobacco...
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Maldives
Four new members appointed to the National Integrity Commission
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed four members to the National Integrity Commission (NIC). The newly appointed members are Uz Shuaib Abdul Rahman, Uz Shifaz Ali, Ali Mohamed Manik, and Fathimath Shareef. The National Integrity Commission is tasked with overseeing the conduct and...
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Politics
JSC President Riza resigns after controversial tenure
Hussain Riza Adam, MP for Maafushi constituency, has resigned as President of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), ending a brief and contentious tenure. Riza, appointed to JSC as the parliament’s representative, was elected president on June 12. His resignation, the reasons for which remain...
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Crime
Police report MVR 370K lost to online scams last week
The Maldives Police Service has revealed that MVR 372,515.59 was lost to scams last week, with 35 cases reported between Sunday, October 20 and Saturday, October 26. The Anti-Scam Centre recovered MVR 148,781.94 from suspects during investigations. 6 cases were linked to phishing and employment...
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Crime
Police recover USD 20,000 stolen from expatriates in Hulhumalé
The Maldives Police Service has recovered USD 20,000 (over MVR 300,000) that was stolen from a group of expatriates residing in Hulhumalé Phase 2. According to police, the case was reported at 2:40 a.m. on Friday, involving the theft of USD 20,000 and other valuables from a bag belonging to...
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Maldives
Masked robbers snatch cash-filled suitcase from BML staff
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Travel
MACL Unites Departments for Strongest-Ever Peak Season Readiness Drive
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has held a high-level coordination meeting bringing together all departments and senior management to prepare for the upcoming peak season at Velana International Airport (VIA). The session focused on identifying operational challenges, proposing practical...
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Education
Supreme Court overturns court ruling on foreign PhD recognition
The Supreme Court on Sunday overturned a High Court ruling that ordered the recognition of PhD certificates issued by a foreign college and directed the lower court to reconsider compensation for one of the petitioners. The case stems from a 2016 programme conducted by AIIMS College in the...
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