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Paramedics at the scene of Tuesday night's accident in Maradhoo, Addu City. PHOTO / SOCIAL MEDIA

Man dies in Addu City accident

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Paramedics at the scene of Tuesday night’s accident in Maradhoo, Addu City. PHOTO / SOCIAL MEDIA A man who was involved in a motorbike accident in Maradhoo ward of the southern-most Addu City passed away on Tuesday night. Reportedly, Mohamed Haneef of ‘Vilige’ in Maradhoo was driving alone when he skid over a speed bump […]

People milling in Rasrani Bageecha

Expats to pay entrance fee to enjoy revamped historic park

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People milling in Rasrani Bageecha The government has announced the entrance fees to be charged from expatriates at “Rasrani Bageecha”, the newly revamped and reopened former “Sultan Park” in capital Male City. The renovated historic ground is freely accessible for all local citizens, but foreigners will be charged an entrance fee of MVR 75 on […]

The state representatives at a previous all-party meeting. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU

Maldives again opens up for all-party talks

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The state representatives at a previous all-party meeting. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU President Abdulla Yameen on Wednesday against extended invitations to commence all-party talks, this time without imposing any prior conditions. Speaking at a press conference at the President’s Office, the state representative, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Mohamed Shainee, announced that the president has also extended […]

President Yameen (R) shakes hands with the new Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, PHOTO/PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

China appoints new ambassador to Maldives

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President Yameen (R) shakes hands with the new Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The new Ambassador of China to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen early Tuesday at the President’s Office. Warmly welcoming the new ambassador following the departure of his predecessor, Wang Fukang, earlier this […]

Gender Minister Aminath Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki pictured with some children, heading to the recently opened Schwack Cinema in Hulhumale. PHOTO/GENDER MINISTRY

126 cases of child abuse in July: gender ministry

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Gender Minister Aminath Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki pictured with some children, heading to the recently opened Schwack Cinema in Hulhumale. PHOTO/GENDER MINISTRY Ministry of Gender and Family announced that it received 126 reports of child abuse cases in the month of July. Statistics show that, with 48 percent, child abuse cases make up the highest percentage […]

Man released after cops failed to follow arrest procedure

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A police officer making an arrest — The Criminal Court has ordered the release of a man who was arrested by police officers in plain clothing. The man was arrested on suspicion of using and selling drugs. The court ordered his release as he was arrested in contravention of Section 40 of the Criminal Procedure […]

Traffic in Male': A Chinese construction company was ordered to pay up to MVR 480,000 in fines for damaging a taxi amidst construction. PHOTO / MIHAARU

Chinese firm to pay local taxi driver over MVR480K in fines

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Traffic in Male’: A Chinese construction company was ordered to pay up to MVR 480,000 in fines for damaging a taxi amidst construction. PHOTO / MIHAARU The Civil Court on Monday ordered a Chinese construction company currently operating in the Maldives to pay MVR 480,000 in fines for damaging a taxi amidst construction. Last December, […]

Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Ailing JP leader has “special request” for Maldives pres: minister

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Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Minister of Home Affairs Azleen Ahmed and Maldivian ambassador to Japan Mohamed Hussain Shareef on Monday met with hospitalised former Maamigili MP Gasim Ibrahim, on behalf of the president, during […]

Volunteers of the OneFuvahmulah movement pictured during a beach clean-up. PHOTO/ONEFUVAHMULAH

Campaign for coastal protection takes Fuvahmulah by storm

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Volunteers of the OneFuvahmulah movement pictured during a beach clean-up. PHOTO/ONEFUVAHMULAH A special campaign has been launched in the southern island of Fuvahmulah to combat erosion and strengthen coastal protection. Organised by the “OneFuvahmulah” movement, the Save Fuvahmulah campaign aims to speed up the plans to construct revetments on the eastern coast of the single-atoll […]