Police
Police investigate robbery at a house in Galolhu
Masked intruders threatened the occupants and took a large sum of money, police said.
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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.
Courts
Court remands film actors for 15 days after police drug operation
Four men, three of them film actors, were arrested on Thursday; police say substances were in plain view.
Foreign affairs
Four more Maldives embassies planned as mission costs draw concern
Missions in Egypt, South Africa, Australia and Italy would take the network abroad to 25 offices.
Health
President Muizzu pledges stronger mental health care system
In a World Mental Health Day message, he promised a national policy and a Mental Health Act.
Politics
MDP opens candidacy for its 2026 internal election
Nomination forms are due on 25 October, and members must be registered by 20 October to run.
Police
Police seize items symbolising other religions from Hulhumalé shop
Officers inspected the shop after the matter spread on social media.
Religion
Foundation stone laid for 1,000-capacity mosque in Vilimalé
The minister says every dilapidated mosque in the Malé area will be rebuilt within two years.
Services
Passport services to reach every island with an airport and 1,000 residents
Four more islands need the service, and the rollout is expected to finish by the end of February 2027.
