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NewsBy-election date set for Vaavu Thinadhoo Council President
The Elections Commission has scheduled a by-election for Vaavu Thinadhoo Council President on November 28. This follows the removal of Shujau Ali, the first councillor unseated under anti-defection laws for switching parties. Candidates have until October 26 to submit their nominations for the vacant position.
NewsGovt Atoll Offices established after abolishing Atoll Councils
President Muizzu has established central government offices in every atoll following the constitutional abolition of Atoll Councils. These Integrated Service Centres, managed by the Ministry of Homeland Security, replace elected councils to centralize power. The move has faced criticism for undermining the nation's decentralization system.
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Thinadhoo Mayor granted 10 days to appoint a lawyer
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LGA upset over use of City Hall for MDP Congress
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MDP Congress: Decentralisation policy paper approved
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PNC Congress: Asma and Nimal fail in bid for VP position
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"Hiring changes to stop recruitment of dismissed SOE staff"
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LGA bans unauthorized council hirings
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Amendment demands consultation before take over of lands
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Petition against bill granting power to seize land from councils
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Kulhudhuffushi Mayor defies "unlawful" order to halt Atoll Board
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New bill to empower government to take over council land
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Nasheed condemns delay of LGA elections as admission of defeat
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MDP finalizes candidates for LGA board elections
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LGA orders to halt formation of Haa Dhaalu Atoll Joint Board
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MDP to challenge removal of Thinadhoo Council President
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Shahid condemns removal of Thinadhoo council President
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New PNC-led Huraa Council halts tourism land handover
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Government demands fish market land transfer
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