Police
Suspect arrested in Maafushi with 42 bottles of alcohol
Police detained 23-year-old Nabeeh Abdul Rasheed after seizing the alcohol during a search of his residence; a court remanded him for eight days.
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Rasmalé
Government denies it approached Alabbar with Rasmalé proposal
An official letter to an MP states the commercial terms were based on a private-sector initiative submitted by Eagle Hills, contradicting the chairman’s earlier remarks.
Rasmalé
Fayyaz questions need for real-estate bill to support Rasmalé deal
The opposition figure asked why special legislation is required if the arrangement is simply another tourism development.
Government
Agreements signed to provide housing grants
The government has formalised arrangements to support residents in meeting the equity portions of bank housing loans.
Police
Hunger strike over serial harasser ends after official assurances
Mohamed Saeed concluded a 35-hour protest after the Home Minister and Prosecutor General promised action against a long-standing neighbourhood nuisance.
Rasmalé
Scholars’ Union calls halting Rasmalé project a religious duty
The group cited risks to land sovereignty and the possible settlement of non-Muslims as grounds for urging the government to renegotiate the Eagle Hills deal.
Diplomacy
Maldives and Pakistan to sign 12 agreements during Muizzu visit
The planned accords cover defence, trade, tourism and other sectors, including discussions on direct flights and military cooperation.
Politics
Former official says Muizzu cannot win 2028 election
Abdul Matheen criticised the president’s conduct and handling of the Rasmalé project, prompting responses from government supporters.
Diplomacy
President Muizzu expected to visit Pakistan this week for high-level talks
The visit would mark the first by a Maldivian head of state to Islamabad in more than a decade, with cooperation in trade, defence and tourism on the agenda.
Court
Court orders 15-day remand for man accused of prolonged public nuisance
The suspect faces allegations of causing disruption in a residential area over an 18-month period.