Govt lost local elections over “intimidating” citizens: MDP lawmaker
Addu Meedho MP Rozaina Adam speaks to reporters. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU Opposition lawmaker of Addu Meedho constituency Rozaina Adam declared that the government’s staggering loss in the recent Local...
View ArticleMaldives pres slams opposition in wake of local elections loss
President Yameen speaking at Dharubaaruge Convention Center. PHOTO: Mihaaru President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom slammed opposition leaders late Monday for the first time after the government’s...
View ArticleElectoral watchdog announces by-election due to complaint
Ballot papers being counted in the Local Council Elections. PHOTO:Mihaaru The Elections Commission (EC) has decided to have a by-election of Thaa atoll Madifushi island constituency after a complaint...
View ArticleLocal council by-election round to be held next Sat
Preparing to count ballot papers in the Local Council Elections 2017. PHOTO/MIHAARU The Elections Commission on Tuesday announced that the by-election for the constituencies of Thaa atoll Madifushi...
View ArticleDevelopment cannot be forced, says ex-pres Nasheed
Former President Mohamed Nasheed pictured at the airport in Sri Lanka. PHOTO/TWITTER Former President Mohamed Nasheed on Tuesday declared that national development cannot be brought about by force...
View ArticleGovt defines corruption as “development”: main opposition
MDP Chairperson Hassan Latheef speaking at the opposition rally PHOTO:Mihaaru Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s chairperson Hassan Latheef proclaimed on Tuesday that the government...
View ArticleEx-pres Nasheed pushes for more power to local councils
Phone Conference of MDP City Councilors with Former President Nasheed PHOTO:MDP Former President Mohamed Nasheed on Tuesday urged the City Councils to regain the powers of the Local Government System...
View ArticleMaldives holds local council by election in two constituencies
Person casts his ballot in the Local Council Election 2017. PHOTO:Mihaaru The by election of the local councils of Thaa atoll Madifushi island and Shaiviyani atoll Komandoo island took place Saturday...
View ArticlePolice probe defamation accusations against MDP deputy leader
MDP deputy leader Mohamed Shifaz (R) speaks to Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim at an opposition rally. PHOTO/MIHAARU Maldives Police Service have commenced a probe into defamation accusations filed...
View ArticleMain opposition secures Kinbidhoo council seat after by-election
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s candidate for Baa Atoll Kinbidhoo constituency, Ahmed Sajid– Ahmed Sajid has secured another seat for main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) after...
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