A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Cargo unloaded at Male Commercial Harbour. PHOTO/MIHAARU Official statistics show that this year’s state revenue slightly exceeded government expenditures by the end of November. According to the finance ministry, the state raked in MVR 18.2 billion as income and free aid while expenditure stood at MVR 18.01 billion. Statistics also show a surplus of MVR […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 18th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: After obtaining court approval to get medical treatment for his spine, former President Mohamed Nasheed, who is in hiding ever since, fled from the UK to India, to seek their assistance to bring turmoil to President […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 20th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: When local online news ‘Vaguthu’, covered a report on several threats India was making towards Maldives government, former President Maumoon and Nasheed burst out in anger. In their language ‘Vaguthu’ was not a suitable news source. […]
Rochelle Humes took to Instagram on Thursday to share a series of sweet family photos from her and husband Marvin’s holiday over Christmas with their two daughters Rochelle and Marvin Humes certainly know how to make the most of the Christmas holidays! The celebrity couple have taken their two young daughters away to the Maldives […]
Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone to welcome New Year 2018 in the Maldives After the Christmas celebration, Bollywood stars such as Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez are gearing up to welcome New Year 2018 in their favourite destination place. And, popular Bollywood couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are also all set to ring in […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 22nd December 2017. The following is a loose translation: The MDP meeting that was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, was cancelled as no one showed up to take a selfie with Kenereege Mohamed Nasheed. Although the meeting was cancelled as no one came […]
A closing ceremony to mark the culmination of 14 days joint training between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces was held at Belgaum in Karnataka. The event was held at Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre on Thursday where the marching contingent of both the countries participated in the closing ceremony. Fly past […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 19th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: Although the Maldives got its independence in 1965, it was Indian influence that blocked the Maldives from enjoying full freedom. The assistance Indians extended in 1988 is something most Maldivians recognize and appreciate. However, most Maldivians […]
The criminal court on Wednesday ordered the return of large amounts of alcohol seized from a tourist liveaboard by the police in a raid last week. The verdict came after the owner of the liveaboard lodged a case in court claiming the alcohol was seized in violation of the criminal procedures act. In an operation […]