Pakistani arrested with heroin worth over Rs 7 million

Nasheed meets MDP supporters in Sri Lanka as part of campaign

Former President Mohamed Nasheed met with Maldivians living in Sri Lanka as part of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)?s presidential campaign, RaajjeMV reported. MDP Chairperson Hassan Latheef, Vice President Mohamed Shifaz and North-Hithadhoo MP Mohamed Aslam were also at the event. At the event, Nasheed also discussed with senior MDP officials on how to carry on the campaign in Sri Lanka. This is the first time Nasheed met with his supporters after he withdrew his bid for presidency after th

07 Jul, 2018

Singer Priyani Jayasinghe ‘hacked to death with scissors’ in her home

Singer Priyani Jayasinghe has been found dead at her home in Panadura. A police spokesperson said that the singer was found stabbed to death. The murder is believed to have been committed using a pair of scissors. The singer’s husband is being sought by Police in connection with the incident. Priyani’s tragic death was confirmed by family members, who changed her Facebook profile picture from one of the singer to a white flag blowing in the wind. A message was posted alongside it, saying: “

08 Jul, 2018

Douglas ready to push forward 13-A if elected North CM

Former militant and Eelam People?s Democratic Party (EPDP) leader Douglas Devananda, says he will?ensure the full implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution if he is elected Chief Minister of the Northern Province at the next Provincial Council elections, The Hindu newspaper reported. Devananda has declared his intention to contest the election. ?Unlike others, I can work well with the Centre and implement relevant policies on the ground,? he told?The Hindu recently. ?I will also

07 Jul, 2018