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MDP accuses govt of using ACC to obstruct party’s planned rally
Politics

MDP accuses govt of using ACC to obstruct party’s planned rally

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has claimed that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned three ministers from the previous administration in an attempt to obstruct the party’s rally planned for next month. Fayyaz Ismail, former Minister of Economic Development and current MDP...

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Gedhoruveriyaa flats not fully handed over; units now up for rent
Politics

Gedhoruveriyaa flats not fully handed over; units now up for rent

Of the 4,000 flat recipients under the former government's Gedhoruveriyaa scheme, even a hundred people have not yet received their flats. The Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) told state media Public Service Media (PSM) that 62 recipients have been handed over keys so far. The first flats are...

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New student camping facility opened at Crossroads Maldives
Education

New student camping facility opened at Crossroads Maldives

A new camping site for school students has been opened at Crossroads Maldives, providing a dedicated space for cadets, scouts and girl guides to conduct camps and outdoor activities. The facility was inaugurated by President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Education...

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RDC employee dismissed after participating in ‘Lootuvaifi’ rally
Politics

RDC employee dismissed after participating in ‘Lootuvaifi’ rally

An employee of the state-owned Road Development Corporation (RDC) has been abruptly dismissed following his participation in the October 3 ‘Lootuvaifi, Lootuvaifi’ protest organized by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the capital Malé City. Despite President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s repeated...

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Maldives cannot advance without producing thinking youth, Shafeeu says
Education

Maldives cannot advance without producing thinking youth, Shafeeu says

Education Minister Dr Ismail Shafeeu has said the Maldives cannot continue to progress as a learning nation unless schools produce students who are capable of critical thinking. Speaking at the opening of the Principals’ Conference held at Crossroads Maldives on Saturday, the minister said...

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MDP activist's phone confiscated under suspicion of threats against the President
Politics

MDP activist's phone confiscated under suspicion of threats against the President

A Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) activist loyal to Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail’s faction, identified as Aishath Shiman Ahmed (username @dh0nkeyo on X), is under investigation for allegedly inciting the assassination of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu through a coded social media post. According to...

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Dhiraagu launches full fiber coverage, marking milestone in national connectivity
Technology

Dhiraagu launches full fiber coverage, marking milestone in national connectivity

Dhiraagu celebrated the expansion of its high-speed fiber broadband service to all inhabited islands in the Maldives on Thursday. The company marked the achievement at a ceremony held at Nasandhura Palace Hotel on Thursday. This is the first time a Maldivian telecommunications company has...

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Naappe remanded for 5 more days; three others held for 10 in child exploitation case
Crime

Naappe remanded for 5 more days; three others held for 10 in child exploitation case

Popular sports host Nafiu Rasheed, widely known as Naappe for his role in hosting the annual Baibalaa tournament, has been remanded in custody for five additional days following his arrest on suspicion of child exploitation. Naappe was arrested on Monday along with three others during a police...

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IB: Island councils outperform city councils, separation would benefit Feydhoo
Travel

IB: Island councils outperform city councils, separation would benefit Feydhoo

South Feydhoo MP Ibrahim Didi (IB) has stated that island councils are more effective than city councils in delivering services and development, and that separating Feydhoo from Addu City Council would bring greater benefits to the island. Speaking on SSTV’s Baaru Hathareh program, IB said the...

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