Rasmalé
Fayyaz warns MDP would revoke Rasmalé agreement without public consultation
The former MDP chairperson said an MDP government would cancel the Eagle Hills deal if it proceeds without public consent.
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Court
Two jailed for over eight years in MPL fuel embezzlement case
A Maldivian and a Bangladeshi national received prison sentences for their roles in a fuel theft case at the state company.
Traffic
Government plans AI-powered smart traffic system for Malé
Authorities intend to introduce an artificial-intelligence traffic management system in the capital to ease congestion.
Budget
MVR 750 million allocated in budget for housing equity scheme
The 2027 budget includes a significant sum to support a scheme aimed at helping citizens acquire housing.
President Muizzu
President Muizzu establishes special commission to probe Maldives’ handling of ITLOS Chagos case
A seven-member presidential commission will examine decisions that led to alleged irreversible losses of maritime territory in the boundary dispute with Mauritius.
Police
Five injured in gas cylinder explosion at Hulhumalé café
Four expatriate workers were hospitalised after a gas cylinder exploded at a café near Ruggandu 1 on Sunday morning, with police investigating the cause.
Rasmalé
Cargo vessel runs aground on Rasmalé reef; crew rescued
A cargo vessel travelling from Addu to Malé grounded on the Rasmalé reef overnight, with all four crew members safely rescued and efforts underway to refloat the ship.
Tourism
National Boating Association calls for probe into underwater diver altercation
NBAM has urged police and the Tourism Ministry to investigate a viral video showing a physical confrontation between diving teams from Maldives Legend and Infinity X.
Infrastructure
Thilamalé Bridge connects Villimalé and Gulhifalhu as project passes 80 percent
The final segment linking Villimalé and Gulhifalhu has been installed, marking a major milestone in the Greater Malé Connectivity Project.
Banking
Four arrested over banking scam that stole USD 21,000 and MVR 63,000
Police detained four men after an OTP phishing scam allowed unauthorised transfers from a victim’s account totalling more than USD 25,000.
