PNC
PNC wins both seats in Local Government Authority board election
Ruling party candidates Ali Ahmed and Maryam Zeena defeated MDP rivals for the council and women’s committee posts.
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Rasmalé
New legislation for Rasmalé deal still not sent to Majlis
Opposition members say the delay leaves key details of the Eagle Hills arrangement unresolved.
Police
Five injured in gas cylinder explosion at Hulhumale cafe
Police confirm five people, including four expatriate workers, were injured after a gas cylinder exploded at a cafe near Ruggandu in Hulhumale Phase 1 on Sunday morning.
Maritime
Commission formed to probe Maldives handling of Chagos maritime boundary case
President Muizzu has appointed a special commission of inquiry to examine the country's actions in the ITLOS case with Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago.
Tourism
NBAM calls for impartial probe into liveaboard diving incident
The National Boating Association of Maldives has urged authorities to investigate footage of an altercation between diving teams from Maldives Legend Liveaboard and Infinity X.
Rasmalé
Nasheed announces support for Rasmale project while warning of MDP drift
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed full support for the Rasmale development while voicing concern that the MDP is moving away from its founding principles.
Rasmalé
MDP resolves to stage protests unless referendum held on Rasmale deal
The opposition party has passed a resolution to launch mass protests if the government does not hold a public referendum on the Rasmale project.
Police
Police investigate death of soldier during cave recovery operation
Authorities are probing the death of Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, who died during an operation to recover the bodies of Italian tourists from an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll.
Rasmalé
Cargo vessel runs aground on Rasmale reef; crew rescued
A cargo vessel ran aground on the reef at the Rasmale reclamation site, with its four crew members safely rescued.
Banking
Four arrested in banking scam involving MVR 63,000 and USD 21,000
Police have arrested four people in connection with a banking scam that allegedly siphoned funds from accounts.