Diwali festivities begin with Dhanteras today
As the festive spirit of Diwali sets in, the five-day celebrations begin today with Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kube
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Futsal IDC: Suva finishes top of group B beating Labasa 5-1
The stage is set for tomorrow’s Extra Futsal IDC 2025 semi-finals at the Vodafone Arena, with defending champions Suva powering into the knockout round after a com
Fiji gears up for Diwali with messages of kindness, unity, and celebration
As Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali begins tomorrow, Fijians across the country are making final preparations for the Festival of Lights, and from festive shopping to h
FCCC and Sanatan Sabha promote sustainable and safe Diwali
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission in partnership with the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, is continuing its annual Diwali initiative to promote
Futsal IDC: Suva Futsal storms into semi-finals with 7–0 win over Ba
Defending champions Suva Futsal stormed into the Extra Futsal IDC 2025 semi-finals with a commanding 7–0 victory over Ba at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. Aman Nai
Concerns raised over Explosives Act, disability transport, and police safety in Tavua
People in Tavua are raising concerns about the need to review the Explosives Act, improve transport services for people with disabilities, and enhance police safety durin
Festive rush builds as Diwali nears, shoppers urged to celebrate safely
People are crowding shops across the country as Diwali draws near, with the festive spirit building and many preparing for celebrations with fireworks, decorations, and n
Tavua landowner voices concerns about hospital waste, Vatia City delays and royalty concerns
Concerns over environmental pollution, stalled development of Vatia City, and landownership rights were raised during the Fijian Media Association’s 'Meet the Publ
Rarawai Mill to resume operations by December
The Rarawai Sugar Mill is expected to be operational by the first week of December following the fire incident last month. Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Si
Fiji partners with China to launch green vehicle project worth over US$80M
Fiji’s transition to clean transport is getting a major boost, with an estimated US$80 million in annual exports expected from a new partnership with China to intr
Umlesh Lata Sharma wins Navtarang and Radio Sargam FMF Diwali Thali Competition
It was a proud moment for 63-year-old Umlesh Lata Sharma as she took home the first prize in the FMF Diwali Thali Competition organized by Navtarang and Radio Sargam at 2
Labasa resident raises long-standing water issues ahead of Diwali
As families around the country prepare for Diwali, a resident from Qelewaqa in Labasa has raised concerns about ongoing water supply issues in his area, claiming that nea
Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, known for his iconic role as Karna in Mahabharat, passes away
Renowned actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for his unforgettable portrayal of Karna in B. R. Chopra’s epic 1998 television series ‘Mahabharat’, passed aw
Save the Children Fiji warns against calls for corporal punishment
Save the Children Fiji has strongly condemned recent calls to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools, warning that such actions are illegal, unconstitutional, and a v
Police to increase visibility in light of bus driver assault incidents
The country is seeing a recent rise in incidents involving the assault of bus drivers, raising concerns about the safety of public transport users, and prompting police t
Money transfers to MyCash made easier with Digicel Fiji and Ria partnership
People living in other countries can now transfer money directly to the MyCash mobile wallet of people in Fiji, as Digicel Fiji expands its money transfer platform throug
Diwali is the celebration of unity, light and compassion – Pundit Sharma
As Indo-Fijians across the country begin preparations for Diwali, Sanatan Shiv Mandir priest, Dharmend Sharma has reminded the public of the deeper meaning behind Diwali,
Concerns raised over students throwing firecrackers in buses
Serious concerns have been raised by members of the public following an alarming incident involving school students throwing lit firecrackers from one bus to another bus
New study pathways open for Fijians through TSLS and University of Otago Partnership
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Services has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Otago – ÅŒtÄkou Whakaihu Waka, providing opportun
2025 Futsal IDC to start this Thursday
Futsal fever is set to sweep Suva as the 2025 Extra Futsal Inter-District Championship begins this Thursday at the Vodafone Arena. The tournament will run until Sunday
Singh urges youth to lead Fiji towards a brighter future
The strength of Fiji lies in the unity of its people across generations, backgrounds, and faiths. While speaking at the Fiji Day celebration in Geelong, Melbourne, th