The body of a child was discovered in Kamadhoo of Baa Atoll, report the Maldives Police Service.
Police reported that the body was discovered in the sea by islanders and that the boy was dead when he was carried to hospital.
Police are now investigating the case.
Daily newspaper Haveeru reported that the boy was one year and six months old. The newspaper reported that the boy fell into the sea while he was playing near the island’s jetty.
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(0)Police are trying to identify a decomposed body that washed ashore the island of Olhuvelifushi in Lhaviyani Atoll on Sunday morning, reports Haveeru.
Island Councillor Abdul Aziz told the newspaper that the body was “decomposed beyond recognition”, but had been identified as male and possibly a foreigner.
A Chinese couple disappeared last week from the Hilton Irufushi Beach and Spa Resort in Noonu Atoll while swimming. They were staying at the resort with their 13 year-old daughter.
The Maldives National Defence Force launched a search but has yet to find the pair.
(0)Dislikes(0)An Indian pediatrician working at Kudahuvadhoo Hospital in Dhaal Atoll was stabbed in his home by a group of masked men, according to a report in Haveeru.
According to Hospital Manager Ahmed Nashid, the attack occurred on Saturday night 10 minutes after the doctor arrived home from the hospital, when the group forced in his door. The doctor was stabbed in the arm and leg when he was unable to give the men any money.
“The doctor said his money was deposited in the bank,” Nashid told Haveeru.
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the matter, Sub Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam told the newspaper.
(0)Dislikes(0)A Maldivian woman on pilgrimage in Mecca with the Zaeema group died on Tuesday when she was hit by a car, according to a report in Haveeru.
56 year-old Aminath Adam from Dhidhoo in Haa Alif Atoll was taken to King Abdul Azeez Hospital but died during treatment for serious injuries she sustained while trying to cross the road.
The Islamic Ministry said the driver of the vehicle was in custody of the Saudi police and the matter was being investigated.
(0)Dislikes(0)The prices of staple food items has risen following the start of Ramadan, according to a report in Haveeru.
Potato, carrot and tomato all increased in price, while watermelon increased to Rf15 (from Rf8 this time last year).
Demand for watermelon skyrockets during the holy month of fasting, with the fruit a very popular Ramadan breakfast item because of its high water and glucose content.
Dried fish rose in price to Rf35-Rf40 a unit, while fresh tuna ranges from Rf25 to Rf50.
(0)Dislikes(0)A fund launched on Friday by the Adhaalath Party will go towards humanitarian aid for the millions of people affected by the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history.
Speaking to Haveeru, Adhaalath Party President Sheikh Hussein Rasheed Ahmed said Pakistan’s population mostly consisted of Muslims, and called on “everyone to provide humanitarian aid for the victims in this holy month [of Ramadan].”
(0)Dislikes(0)Tomorrow is the first day of Ramazan and will begin the month of fasting, with Muslims abstaining from eating, drinking and sexual activity from dawn until sunset.
During Ramazan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds.
The date is derived each year from phases of the moon, moving backwards an average of 10 days every year.
“Today the sun will set at 6.21pm and the moon will set 12 minutes later at 6.33pm. On average for all islands of Maldives, the moon will set 14 minutes after the sunset. However, as the sunsets the moon will also be vertically at the same level, thus the chances of moon being visible are very small,” reported Haveeru.
A ceremony was held at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs to announce this year’s Ramazan.
(0)Dislikes(0)Prominent lawyer Shaheen Hameed has said that the government did not have the authority to restrict judges of the Supreme Court from entering the court, reported radio station SunFM.
Shaheen Hameed is the nephew of former President Gayoom, and has represented current President Mohamed Nasheed when he was arrested by the former administration.
SunFM reported that Shaheen claimed he had lately noticed the armed forces and power of executive attempting to work beyond the laws.
Moreover, Shaheen Hameed claimed the government was influencing the juducial system, an institution stated as independent in the constitution of the Maldives, and that the attempt was “against the spirit of the constitution.”
The government contends that the Supreme Court and the interim judges ceased to have legitimacy on conclusion of the transitional period last Saturday, with the annulment of Chapter 14 governing transitional matters, and has urged parliament to legislate the appointment of a new Supreme Court as a matter of urgency.
(0)Dislikes(0)A woman has filed a case at police headquarters alleging she was sexually abused last Thursday by a group of people, including a chief inspector.
Sub-Inspector Ahmed Shiyam confirmed the case had been filed and that police were now investigating the matter.
“The person accused denies the charges,” he said. “She alleged there was also a police chief inspector included in the group she claimed had sexually abused her.”
He declined to give further information on the case, saying police would disclose more information once the investigation was concluded.
A close friend of the alleged victim told Minivan News the incident occurred near Seahouse restaurant in Henveiru.
“She would not be older than 22 years, she was friends with the police inspector,’’ he said. “According to what she told me, she was partying with a group of four police officers, including a senior inspector, and they were all drunk.’’
He alleged that the incident occurred inside a police car.
“She said they threw her onto the street after sexually abusing her,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, local newspaper Haveeru reported that a group of people had burned the motorbike of the police inspector in an arson attack.
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