Religion
Islamic Minister warns digging graves for ruqyah is strictly forbidden
The ministry cautioned the public against unauthorized occult practices falsely claiming legitimacy under religious healing rituals.
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Politics
Faisal Naseem enters MDP presidential primary with Mayor Azim as running mate
The high-profile ticket backed by former President Solih sets the stage for an intense internal contest ahead of the opposition party’s national congress.
Health
First Lady urges early cancer screening and wider healthcare access
Speaking during Pink October awareness initiatives, the First Lady stressed that geographical dispersion must not dictate a patient's survival prospects.
Infrastructure
Cabinet convenes working session to accelerate stalled infrastructure projects
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu directed ministers and state enterprise heads to speed up delayed island utilities and harbor works after securing material supply chains.
Hajj Corporation
Hajj Corporation to fly umrah pilgrims direct from Gan to Jeddah in Ramadan
Pilgrims from Addu and the southern atolls will no longer need to travel to Malé under a 20 February departure on Maldivian wide-body aircraft.
Supreme Court
Prosecutor General closes case against two former Supreme Court judges
The office found too little evidence to bring abuse-of-authority charges against Azmiralda Zahir and Mahaz Ali Zahir, who were removed from the bench last year.
HDC
HDC says about half of Hulhumalé social housing tenants do not pay rent regularly
The Housing Development Corporation oversees more than 12,000 flats in Hulhumalé and says it is sending payment notices and checking for illegal subletting.
Police
Police investigate robbery at a house in Galolhu
Masked intruders threatened the occupants and took a large sum of money, police said.
Courts
Former Bank of Ceylon manager jailed for stealing USD 150,000 from customer
The Criminal Court cut the sentence for delay in bringing the 2019 case to trial.
Health
Health Ministry: one in five Maldivians report depression symptoms
A 50-bed psychiatric hospital is being built in Hulhumalé as World Mental Health Day events run in Kaashidhoo.
