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Mayor Azim says all council contracts audited and any issues sent to police and ACC

Male’ City Mayor Adam Azim has stated that he has never used his position to award contracts to any relatives, adding that all council...

Opposition questions Foreign Minister on Masood Imad’s recent comments

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted a formal question to Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel regarding the conduct of Maldivian High Commissioner...

Suspect arrested in drug operation identified as political appointee in govt.

One of the four suspects arrested during raids carried out in Male’ and Gaafu Alifu Atoll under ‘Operation Alimagu’, following the expansion of the...

ACC says amendment will reduce unfair hiring and misuse of council powers during elections

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says the recent amendment to the Decentralization Act is expected to curb unfair employment practices commonly seen in the run‑up...

Ghafoor urges MDP factions to unite as party prepares for April council elections

The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will not win the upcoming local council elections if it continues to act divisively over internal disagreements, the...

Commission asks Youth Ministry to halt funds for one media outlet while payments proceed for 39 others

The Maldives Media and Broadcasting Commission (MMBC) has announced that 39 media outlets will receive financial assistance from the state budget. A total of 41...

President nominates ex-minister Rameela as HRCM’s president

president  Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Dr. Aishath Rameela, the incumbent administration’s first Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare who was recently appointed a...

MDP accuses ministry of election‑driven housing move

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has accused the government’s Housing Ministry of making politically motivated decisions in the allocation of public housing, claiming the...

EC begins training 95 trainers who will prepare officials for the upcoming council elections

The Elections Commission (EC) on Saturday launched a training‑of‑trainers programme to prepare officials who will oversee the upcoming Local Council and Women’s Development Committee...

PNC adds over 5,000 new members in six months

The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has added more than 5,000 new members over the past six months, strengthening its position as the largest...

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