Diplomacy
High Commission highlights India’s support in currency swap extension
The Indian mission said the rollover decision reflects the close ties between the two countries and India’s Neighbourhood First approach.
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Judiciary
Civil Court orders RDC to pay MVR 11.7 million in settlement to Indian contractor
The Civil Court directs the state road enterprise to pay MVR 11.7 million to an Indian firm over unpaid machinery contracts.
Higher Education
Applications open for Japan's fully-funded JDS civil service master's scholarships
The Ministry of Higher Education invites civil servants to apply for fully funded master’s degree scholarships in Japan.
MNDF
MNDF commences 75th basic military training programme at Girifushi Training Centre
The Maldives National Defence Force inducts a new cohort of recruits for the 75th Basic Training Course at Girifushi.
Islamic Affairs
Islamic Ministry amends Hajj policy to allow designated companions for pilgrims aged 65 and above
Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed confirms pilgrims aged 65 and older may bring a family companion.
Fenaka
Criminal Court convicts former Fenaka procurement head Dheena in corruption prosecution
The Criminal Court finds former Fenaka procurement head Mariyam Dheena guilty of abuse of authority and tender fraud.
Courts
Court remands three suspects after police seize over 800 bottles in Malé alcohol crackdown
The Criminal Court orders three suspects remanded after police confiscate over 800 bottles of contraband liquor in Malé.
STELCO
Parliament sitting delayed after morning power outage impacts central Malé grid
Tuesday's parliamentary session is delayed by two hours after a central distribution cable fault hits government offices.
Police
Police summon four more drivers in reckless driving crackdown
Officers have brought in additional motorists with records of zigzagging, excessive speed and other dangerous behaviour as part of a targeted road-safety operation.
Rasmalé
Housing minister says Rasmalé units cannot become permanent freehold
Abdulla Muththalib has stated that buyers of units in the Rasmalé project will have no option to convert leasehold into freehold ownership.