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Mihaaru (Dhivehi: މިހާރު) is a Maldivian daily newspaper. The name Mihaaru translates to "Now".[3] It is headquartered in Malé, Maldives.[4] It is read by readers all over the country and is known to be a trusted source of information.[5][6]
Key Information
History
[edit]Following the dispute of ownership and dissolution of Haveeru Daily, ex-Haveeru journalists formed Mihaaru to launch a revival of a trusted newspaper. Mihaaru previously faced closure threats by the Courts but the issues were sorted out at the Labour Tribunal.[3][7][8]
In 2017, the Criminal Court banned Mihaaru's journalists from covering trials after a report was published criticising the justice system.[9][10] Soon after though, Mihaaru's journalists were unbanned.[11]
In 2019, Mihaaru was nominated for all the categories of the 2018 Maldives Journalism Awards, where it won five.[12]
In 2022, five journalists received awards from the Maldives Journalism Awards.[13] In June of the same year, Mihaaru's journalists were getting harassed at their office by a group of people who forcibly entered.[14] The group accused Mihaaru of publishing a fabricated report.[14] The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urged the government and the police to start an investigation into it.[14]
In 2025, a former senior journalist at Mihaaru resigned after alleged government interference interfereing with news articles.[15] He claimed that articles were being deleted or changed as well as not being published due to the interference.[15]
Sister publications
[edit]The Edition
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The Edition (Dhivehi: ދި އެޑިޝަން) is the English edition of Mihaaru. It was first released integrated on Mihaaru's website in June 2016, but on 15 May 2018 the English edition was separated and launched as The Edition.[7][16][17]
Dho?!
[edit]Dho?! (Dhivehi: ދޯ؟!) reports about lifestyles, music, technology, health, people and more.
References
[edit]- ^ Shahid, Malika (22 June 2024). "Mihaaru News Editor Ismail Naseer undergoing treatment after major stroke". The Edition. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Mihaaru News: Marking eight years of dedicated service". The Edition. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Our journey to Mihaaru". Maldives Independent. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Contact". Mihaaru. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Ibrahim, Nafaahath (25 October 2018). "I read 'Mihaaru' to find out the truth or verify news: President-Elect Solih". The Edition. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (25 October 2018). "President-elect Solih visits Mihaaru news and CNM". Raajje TV. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Mihaaru Media House launches THE EDITION". Corporate Maldives. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Naseer, Ismail (24 May 2016). ""މިހާރު"އާ ހަމައަށް އަޅުގަނޑުމެންގެ ދަތުރު". Mihaaru (in Divehi).
- ^ Anees, Shan (27 March 2017). "'Mihaaru' reporters barred from court proceedings". Raajje TV. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Criminal court bans 'Mihaaru' journos". Avas. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Criminal court lifts ban on 'Mihaaru' journo". Avas. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Shaahunaz, Fathmath (16 September 2019). "Mihaaru newspaper again shines at journalism awards". The Edition. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ Shahid, Malika (15 November 2022). "Five journalists from Mihaaru News receive MMC's Journalism award". The Edition. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b c "Maldives: Mihaaru journalists harassed at office". International Federation of Journalists. 6 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Senior journalist resigns after accusing Mihaaru of changing articles on President Muizzu's orders". Adhadhu. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Saeed, Ahmed Abdullah (10 June 2016). ""މިހާރު"ގެ އިނގިރޭސި އެޑިޝަން ލޯންޗުކޮށްފި" [Mihaaru launches english edition]. Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Linaan, Ali (15 May 2018). ""ދި އެޑިޝަން" އާ އެކު "މިހާރު"ން ކިޔުންތެރިންނާ ގާތަށް" ["The Edition" along with "Mihaaru" to readers]. Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 8 April 2024.