Gang fights leave one dead, five injured
2010-07-31
MALE, July 31, 2010 (HNS) – In two gang fights Friday evening and Saturday morning, six people were stabbed, leaving a 17-year-old dead.
Police and Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) did not disclose the identity of the minor who was among four people injured in a stabbing that occurred..[Full Story]

Water, sewerage systems for every island in 5 years: President Nasheed
2010-07-31
MALE, July 31, 2010 (HNS) – President Mohamed Nasheed Thursday said he was confident that the government would be able to provide water and sewerage systems for every island of the Maldives during his five-year term in office.
Addressing the islanders of Haa Dhaal atoll Hulhudhuffushi at..[Full Story]


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DRP welcomes mid-term presidential election
2010-07-31

MALE, July 31, 2010 (HNS) – Opposition Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) Leader Ahmed Thasmeen Ali has welcomed a mid-term presidential election.
Following President Mohamed Nasheed’s repeated remarks revealing his willingness to go for presidential and parliamentary elections soon, Thasmeen told..[Full Story]
MBC ‘rightful’ to take legal action over assets
2010-07-31

MALE, July 31, 2010 (HNS) – Maldives Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has the right to take legal action against any party that sell, lease, or give its assets against the law, the company recently established by the parliament said Thursday.
The claim comes after Maldives National Broadcasting..[Full Story]