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Local surfers to get access to Thanburudhoo

The island of Thanburudhoo in Kaafu atoll will provide free access to licensed Maldivian surfers once it is developed as a boutique surf resort, the company developing the island has said.

June 19, 2013
15 days for ex-soldier in MP's murder

Criminal Court Tuesday extended the custody of a former army officer accused of plotting to kill former Ungoofaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali to 15 days.

June 12, 2013
Over 700 cops seek permission to grow beard

Seven hundred and ten policemen have requested permission to grow their beards, the police said Thursday.

June 06, 2013 2 comments
Soldier accused of plotting MP's murder fired

The armed forces Sunday dismissed an army officer accused of plotting to kill former Ungoofaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali.

June 03, 2013
15 days for suspected soldier in MP's murder

Criminal Court has Tuesday extended the custody of an army officer accused of plotting to kill former Ungoofaru MP Dr Afrasheem Ali to 15 days.

May 29, 2013
Maldives to allow bearded men in police, army

The Maldives security forces are to allow for the first time their personnel to grow beard.

May 28, 2013 5 comments
'Maldives needs to strengthen foreign policy'

Maldives needs to strengthen its foreign policy in order to safeguard the country's sovereignty and interests, President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Waheed said Saturday.

May 26, 2013
Maldives must rise against terrorism: AG

Maldives must work against the ever increasing threat of terrorism facing the country, Attorney General (AG) Aishath Bisham said Thursday.

May 23, 2013
Major damage reported due to heavy rain

Major damage has been reported from the capital Male and Atolls due to the relentless monsoon rain, strong winds and rough seas, National Disaster Management Centre said Wednesday.

May 15, 2013 1 comment
"Top officers behind coup will be punished"

The top security forces' officers responsible for "overthrowing" the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) government on February 7 last year would face criminal investigations and handed due punishment, former president and MDP Presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed said Tuesday.

May 08, 2013