Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidential polls, calls for Abdulla Yameen’s release

Sep 30, 2023

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Mohamed Muizzu, won the Maldives presidential elections on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported citing local media.

Maldives: Parliamentary proceedings halted as opposition MPs engage in fight

Jan 28, 2024

The Maldives Parliament witnessed violence when government MPs (PPM/PNC party) disturbed the proceedings of Parliament and the Speakers, according to Adhahdhu.

Independence Day: 954 police personnel to be awarded medals; CRPF to get 33 gallantry awards

Aug 14, 2023

The Union home ministry on Monday announced the names of 954 police personnel who will be awarded the Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), President’s...

Maldives ruling coalition used anti-India sentiments in 2023 presidential polls: EU Report

Jan 10, 2024

The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) -- the two main parties in the ruling coalition in Maldives -- used...

Over 40,000 kg of Chinese dried chili with excessive pesticide residue seized at Taiwan border

Apr 30, 2024

The Chinese dried chili shipments were all found to contain chlormequat -- a pesticide that can be used as a plant growth regulator --...

Mohamed Muizzu sworn in as eighth Maldivian President

Nov 17, 2023

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Muizzu won the Maldivian presidential elections last month. He won with more than 53 per cent of the...