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In a special operation conducted by Maldives Police, 4 people suspected of purchasing goods from a number of shops using stolen credit cards were arrested. Among them are 3 Maldivians and a foreigner.The people who were arrested include Ahmed Saad, ...

As the forthcoming National Presidential Election nears, the deciding power of the Election is vested in the hands of the silent majority that has no affiliation to any political party. Official statistics show that out the total eligible voters some ...

Take preventive measures from illness due to the changes in weather urges the President   The President today urged the people to safeguard their health from illness due to the changes in weather. In his message on the ...

    Husnu Suood, Addu Atoll member and MDP parliamentarian says if any article is passed or is failed according to the DRP Whip List, he will take the matter up with the Supreme Court or any other ...

Today’s session of the Constituent Assembly was cancelled due to lack of quorum.  The Opposition objected to DRP distributing a whip list and raised points of order. DRP parliamentary group leader, Ms. Aneesa Ahmed, explained that a whip list ...

 The land that Thoddoo residents are using has become weak due to exhaustion after years of harvesting.  Therefore, the Thoddoo agriculturalists are requesting for new land to be allocated for agricultural purposes Thoddoo Katheeb, Mohamed Naseem, speaking to Iru Observer today ...

 Sheikh Mohamed Rasheed Ibrahim expressed concern that judges and magistrates can remain in office for two years during the transitional period.  He was speaking at a meeting with judges at the Islamic Centre last night. Sheikh Rasheed noted that the proposal ...

If the import price of rice persistently keeps escalating then there may be an upward price revision in the local price; according to information coming from the Ministry of Trade and Industries. Due to the prevailing floods ...

  This afternoon’s Special Majlis meeting, which happens to be the 259th session was terminated after failure to achieve quorum.  Today’s Special Majlis afternoon session proceedings had to be terminated after a brief spell, when some members left the Majlis ...

In the event of a failure for multi-party election leading to a single contesting candidate then he is ready to resign from his post, Presidents Member at the Citizens Majlis Mr Mohammed Saleem said. In his speech ...

 Speaking to fishermen in Gaaf Alif, Kolamaafushi, Anni said that he will raise the buying price of fish higher than the present rate.  He did not specify the amount.  Anni’s promise of raised prices is aimed at bringing hopes for ...

 An informal meeting was held today to incorporate all the proposals that were submitted yesterday.  There are four complete drafts which were discussed in an informal meeting prior to debate which is scheduled for 27th March, 2008. Some members maintain that ...

  Maldives Industrial and Fisheries Cooperation (MIFCO) one of the processing and exporters of tuna products is currently enjoying a healthy buoyant market for its products, according to information released to the media.  Currently all products of MIFCO have a ...

  An Assembly of Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) is to be held at Darubaaruge Rannabadeyri Convention Centre.  In this Assembly, submission and approval of the current budget of MNCCI as well as last year’s figures are ...

With stormy weather and heavy rainfall conditions is causing floods in the Island of Haa Alifu Kelaa. Continuous heavy rainfall is worsening conditions and causing flood damages to property and personal belongings, according to information given to Iru Observer by ...

A visiting high level EU delegation paid a courtesy call on President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom yesterday. During the meeting the EU delegation has stated that that the Union is closely observing the democratic changes that is taking place in ...

From 9th March to 15th, 27 people were arrested by the Drug Enforcement Unit on Drug related offences. These people were taken into custody after several operations conducted by the Drug Enforcement Unit and after searches conducted by the ...

To supplement the relief fund earmarked to compensate for the victims of Sea Swell in May Last year, the Malaysian Government has donated a cheque amounting to MRF 642,500.00 which was handed over to the Disaster Management Centre.The function for ...

A foreigner was found dead in Alifu Alifu Thoddoo. This was confirmed by Maldives Police Services. According reports coming from Police regarding the case there is nothing suspicious about the death and from investigations conducted so far the cause of ...

 Maldives participated in a Two-day-long International Maritime Search and Rescue Conference (IMSARCON-2008) which was held in New Delhi, India on 11 to 12 March. The invitation to attend the IMSARCON 2008 was extended by the Coast Guard Director General Vice-Admiral ...