Supreme Court
Supreme Court quashes death sentence imposed on a minor
The Supreme Court has overturned a death sentence handed down by lower courts in a 2013 murder case involving a person who was under 18 at the time of the offence.
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Drugs
Parliament committee to probe parole release of major drug trafficker
The People’s Majlis Judiciary Committee has decided to investigate the circumstances of the parole release of a man convicted of trafficking 98 kilograms of drugs.
Rasmalé
Ismail Zariyandhu criticises former president Nasheed over Rasmale project
Finance expert Ismail Zariyandhu has sharply criticised former president Mohamed Nasheed for not speaking out against the Rasmale land lease to Eagle Hills.
Male
Mayor Azim says goods clearance difficulties resolved under MDP government
Male City Mayor Mohamed Azim has claimed that problems in clearing goods have been addressed under the MDP administration and that prices will improve.
Traffic
Police to strengthen traffic systems around schools and hospitals
Authorities have announced measures to tighten traffic management in school and hospital areas as part of broader enforcement efforts.
Islamic Affairs
Government aims to cut Hajj pilgrimage costs by half within five years
Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed outlines a 5-year roadmap to halve pilgrimage expenses for Maldivian citizens.
Education
Maldives and Pakistan initiate bilateral consultations to establish medical college
Health and academic delegations explore establishing a dedicated medical college with Pakistani academic partnerships.
immigration
Maldives Immigration targets clearing work visa and passport processing backlog this week
Maldives Immigration deploys extended operational shifts to clear pending work visa and passport applications by week's end.
Foreign affairs
Families urge government assistance to secure release of 25 fishermen held in India
Relatives of 25 fishermen detained off Lakshadweep urge the foreign ministry to secure their immediate repatriation.
Criminal Court
Criminal Court convicts man of defrauding electronics retailers using counterfeit US dollars
The Criminal Court sentences a man to prison and orders restitution after he used 29 counterfeit $100 bills to buy iPhones.
