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MPs must take responsibility for reforming nation, Saleem says

Ghafoor stressed that successive governments had failed to address corruption due to a lack of sincerity and political will.

2 ex-MPs appointed to posts in govt companies

Former Kanditheemu MP Shaheem and former Kendhikulhudhoo MP Abdul Ghani have been given appointments in government companies.

Parliament holds only 1 sitting after Ramadan, Eid holidays

Parliament is typically in session three days a week—on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

MDP national assembly to decide on extraordinary congress

It is believed that Solih is aiming to reshape the party’s leadership structure through an extraordinary congress.

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Maldives parliament calls for ban on Israeli tourists, products

Some believe that the President can make a decision now without changing the law.

Nasheed in first speech on parliament floor urges to sue Ameer

Nasheed said the Finance Act clearly states the dates for submitting the budget to Parliament, but the MDP is turning it around for political purposes.

14 November 2023

Lankan politicians disgruntled with Nasheed's COP representation

Responding to the criticism, Nasheed's supporters said that environmental issues are related to humanity as a whole.

10 November 2022

23 bills for first parliament term; includes JSC reform amendment

The bill to be sent to Parliament also includes two bills to amend the Presidential Election Act and the General Election Act.

6 February 2023

Shaz wins MDP ticket for Guraidhoo by-election

The parliamentary seat in this constituency, which is supported by the opposition party, fell vacant after the death of Ibrahim Riza.

U.S. House panel approves bill giving Biden power to ban TikTok

TikTok and CFIUS have been negotiating for more than two years on data security requirements.

6 new parliamentary constituencies; total seats to hike to 93

The opportunity to submit complaints to the interim report is open from Thursday until 3 pm on October 19.

28 September 2023

EC to mull polls delay if parliament passes bill a second time

Asked what would happen if the bill was delayed after it was passed by parliament for the second time, Habeeb said the commission will decide what to do.

25 February 2024