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Highlights from the first meeting of the Budget Review Committee.

Budget 2027: Committee approves timeline to finalize budget review within two weeks

The parliamentary budget committee has decided to meet with the Ministry of Finance and independent institutions to review the proposed MVR 56.7 billion state budget for next year. While a significant portion of the budget is allocated for recurrent expenditure, MVR 8.2 billion has been earmarked for Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) projects.

Four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of defrauding a victim and stealing over 50,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa and a significant amount of US dollars.

Four suspects arrested on charges of defrauding an individual of over 50,000 Rufiyaa and a significant amount of USD in a scam

3 days ago

Ahmed Mauroof, legal counsel and former Under Secretary for Legal Affairs at the President's Office, speaking during RaajjeTV's "Fala Surukhee" program.

Investigation hearings of commission established to review Maldives' handling of Chagos issue must be broadcast live on television: Mauroof

3 days ago

Male' City Mayor Adam Azim speaks to the media on Sunday after visiting the Male' Fish Market to meet with local fishermen and inquire about their concerns.

Azim: An MDP administration will complete fisheries projects and provide relief to fishermen

3 days ago

Maldives' relations with friendly foreign nations must be prioritized as a national interest above the political agendas of any specific party: Shahid

3 days ago

Former Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed speaking during a talk show on RaajjeTV.

Allowing foreign parties to own Maldivian land is equivalent to dismantling core pillars of the nation: Jameel

4 days ago

Muizzu appoints seven-member commission to investigate Chagos dispute and hold those responsible accountable

4 days ago

A court hearing has been held in the case against the Mayor of GDh. Thinadhoo City, Saud Ali, who is accused of submitting fraudulent population data to state authorities in a bid to secure city status for the island.

Mayor Saud granted opportunity to appoint legal counsel in Thinadhoo City population dispute

4 days ago

Seeking mental health support is not a sign of weakness, but a testament to one's courage: Sajidha

4 days ago

President Muizzu and the Cabinet of Ministers during a cabinet meeting.

Total state expenditure reaches MVR 37.2 billion, marking a 17 percent increase compared to 2025

4 days ago

If Ras Male' project agreement is signed without public consultation, a future MDP government will terminate contract and notify Eagle Hills that no compensation will be provided: Fayyaz

4 days ago

Pond located on land allocated for Feevah School project has only continued to expand, with no further progress made on development

4 days ago

Government is orchestrating plans to silence voices of citizens speaking out against Ras Male' project: Musthafa

4 days ago

Police have arrested 30-year-old Adam Fathuhee, of Neeluvilla, Sh. Funadhoo, on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Man arrested in Funadhoo on drug charges; remanded for 15 days

4 days ago

Five people injured following a gas cylinder explosion at a cafe in Hulhumale'

4 days ago

Police Headquarters, Shaheed Hussain Adam Building.

Foreigner arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting woman who visited local tailor shop

5 days ago

The election to appoint representatives from island councils and Women's Development Committees (WDCs) to the Board of the Local Government Authority (LGA) has been held.

PNC secures LGA board seats for island councils and women's committees

5 days ago

From a parade conducted by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

Republic Square and its surrounding waters to be closed during specific hours for Victory Day activities

5 days ago

Sh. Feevah Island Council expresses concern over suspension of youth center project

5 days ago

Media Commission initiates disciplinary action against RaajjeTV and two other channels

5 days ago

Grandmother alleges Fenaka forced disabled child into strenuous outdoor labor during Ramadan

5 days ago

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