Drug Enforcement Department seizes illegal narcotics worth Rf1 million
The Drug Enforcement Department (DED) seized illegal drugs valued at more than Rf1,000,000 on the streets during the past two weeks.
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Gasim and PA conspired to send two DRP MPs abroad, alleges MP Ali Azim
Ali Azim, Mid-Henveiru MP for the main opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP), has alleged that business tycoon and Maamigili MP Gasim Ibrahim along with DRP’s coalition partner People’s Alliance (PA) conspired to send two DRP MPs abroad ahead of today’s vote on ministerial appointees. Azim told newspaper Haveeru that the two additional votes would have … Continue reading Gasim and PA conspired to send two DRP MPs abroad, alleges MP Ali Azim
“Maldives for Japan” telethon raises Rf7 million in 37 hours
Over Rf7 million (US$544,747) worth of aid has been raised during the 37-hour “Maldives for Japan” telethon that was held over the weekend in an attempt to support the people of Japan following a devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the Maldives’ largest bilateral donor on 11 March.
“Shared corruptions” with Maldives worth hundreds of millions, reports Democratic Voice of Burma
The Burmese authorities actively helped the Maldives to “cover its tracks”, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) has reported, describing the two countries as “brothers in corruption”.
Egyptian military to protect protesters ahead of million-strong gathering
The Egyptian army has signaled that it is willing to support the population’s right to protest, and announced that it would not use force to put down legitimate demands for democratic reform.
491 students apply for Rf10 million loan scheme
A total of 491 students applied for the government’s Rf10 million loan scheme for Maldivian students to pursue higher education, the Ministry of Human Resources has revealed. Deputy Minister Aminath Ali explained to newspaper Haveeru that 50 students in the country and 44 studying abroad will be chosen for the scheme, with loans ranging from … Continue reading 491 students apply for Rf10 million loan scheme
Kuddoo fisheries makes Rf13 million profit
Kuddoo fisheries, which had been facing a Rf80 million loss last year, has made a Rf80 million profit
Police seize drugs worth Rf2 million (US$155,600)
Police have discovered 1.6 kilograms of suspected narcotics from a house in Maafannu.
Merciel International signs US$180 million agreement to provide utilities to upper north province
A Upper North Utilities Limited (UNUL) has signed a collaboration agreement with Merciel International of the United States to provide utilities services to all the islands of Upper North Province.