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Male to shift garbage, freight transport for night only
25/07/2024

Male to shift garbage, freight transport for night only

The changes are necessary to reduce road congestion, the transport ministry said.

Sinamale bridge to charge toll; study to begin in August
25/07/2024

Sinamale bridge to charge toll; study to begin in August

The later government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih decided not to charge the toll.

Plane crash at Nepal's Kathmandu airport kills 18; captain lives
25/07/2024

Plane crash at Nepal's Kathmandu airport kills 18; captain lives

Nearly 360 people have died in plane or helicopter crashes in the country since 2000.

Maldives publicises employers owing fees for expatriate workers
25/07/2024

Maldives publicises employers owing fees for expatriate workers

The ministry announced earlier last month that it would give employers two weeks to pay the outstanding amount.

Maldives launches decongestion programme for capital city
25/07/2024

Maldives launches decongestion programme for capital city

Following the inauguration of the Male Fahi programme, the president also launched a book titled as Male Fahi programme.

Ex-Customs chief resigns in 2 days after state minister transfer
25/07/2024

Ex-Customs chief resigns in 2 days after state minister transfer

Home Minister Ali Ihsan said he is aware that Maniu had sent his resignation letter.

Bill seeks to hike expatriate fees every 1.5 years
25/07/2024

Bill seeks to hike expatriate fees every 1.5 years

The bill also includes the removal of the 100,000 limit that the law currently sets as the maximum number of foreigners that can be brought in from a single cou

Survey for Maldives first happiness index begins
25/07/2024

Survey for Maldives first happiness index begins

The index is usually calculated based on ten variables, or areas of life.

World opposes dismissing governor, MDP says
25/07/2024

World opposes dismissing governor, MDP says

Hashim was removed from the post by a vote of 63 out of 72 members present in the parliament on Monday.

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers
25/07/2024

Shein to open pop-up store in South Africa to woo more shoppers

They have been accused of exploiting tax loopholes by exporting China-made products in small quantities to avoid higher duties.

Airlines urge governments to save floundering green jet fuel
25/07/2024

Airlines urge governments to save floundering green jet fuel

Airline executives said the UK move was a step in the right direction, but that it was legislators who needed to do more, not airlines.

Anti-scam hindered by account seizure limits, BML says
24/07/2024

Anti-scam hindered by account seizure limits, BML says

A civil court ruling had decided that the bank could seize a customer's account only through a court order.

No employee negligence in scam losses, BML says
24/07/2024

No employee negligence in scam losses, BML says

Nimal said BML's internet banking security is in line with international standards.

HRCM calls for expedited amendments to anti-torture law
24/07/2024

HRCM calls for expedited amendments to anti-torture law

Muna pointed out that the anti-torture law elevating HRCM to conduct criminal investigations caused serious hindrances in carrying out responsibilities.

VP departs for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
24/07/2024

VP departs for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The vice president is scheduled to meet with the Maldivian contingent participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Parliament amends rules to suspend MPs for conduct violations
24/07/2024

Parliament amends rules to suspend MPs for conduct violations

The rules for members also adds actions that will no longer be allowed in parliament.

Parliament amends rules to prevent hasty president impeachment
24/07/2024

Parliament amends rules to prevent hasty president impeachment

The rules were passed with the support of 64 out of 65 members present.

MPs get more time for emergency motion debate
24/07/2024

MPs get more time for emergency motion debate

Parliament passed an amendment to give one opportunity of five minutes to each other MP who wishes to speak on the matter.

Male traffic banned for 2 hours on Independence Day
24/07/2024

Male traffic banned for 2 hours on Independence Day

The MNDF and Cadet Corps will conduct a march on the streets of the city on Friday in connection with Independence Day.

Maldives proposes amendment to scrap 100k expatriate worker limit
24/07/2024

Maldives proposes amendment to scrap 100k expatriate worker limit

The number of foreigners that can be brought in from one country -- currently at 100,000 -- is now specifically determined by law.

Democrats meets president; offers help in economic recovery
24/07/2024

Democrats meets president; offers help in economic recovery

Shifaz told Atoll Times that the meeting was held at the request of the President's Office.

India cuts Maldives aid in new budget
24/07/2024

India cuts Maldives aid in new budget

The dropping includes from Rs 770 crore ($91 million; MVR 1.4 billion) last year to Rs 400 crore ($47 million; MVR 732 million) this year.

Palestinian factions agree to form unity government
24/07/2024

Palestinian factions agree to form unity government

The agreement further demonstrates Beijing's growing influence in the Middle East.

FIFA appoints normalisation committee for Maldives football body
24/07/2024

FIFA appoints normalisation committee for Maldives football body

Atoll Times has learned that FIFA has requested the names of some of the most experienced players in the country.

Councils deny entry to Secretary Generals, CSC says
24/07/2024

Councils deny entry to Secretary Generals, CSC says

Nasih said the problem of differences of opinion could be resolved by delegating the power to appoint SGs to one agency.

Fenaka fined 50K for negligence in Ungoofaaru death
24/07/2024

Fenaka fined 50K for negligence in Ungoofaaru death

The investigation proved that the main reason for the incident is the negligence of the Fenaka Corporation in supplying electricity to the streetlights.

Discussions on for prosecution in ‘witchcraft’ case
24/07/2024

Discussions on for prosecution in ‘witchcraft’ case

Police said they were released because the investigation did not find any need for them to be remanded in custody any longer.

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump attack
24/07/2024

US Secret Service chief resigns following Trump attack

Several Republican and Democratic lawmakers had called on her to resign.

World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says
24/07/2024

World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says

Last year saw four days in a row break the record, from July 3 through July 6.

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