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The Joint Task Force in the Western Division has made another four arrests in the Lautoka area of operation, for cases of alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACPO) Kasiano Vusonilawe said the JTF conducted two raids in Lautoka on Monday 10th August in Tavakubu and Vio Road. In the first raid at Tavakubu, an 18-year-old student and a 24-year-old man were allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Both suspects were taken into custody while the seized substances were sent for analysis. In the second raid, at Vio Road, a 38-year-old man…
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced that the old design flora and fauna banknotes will be officially demonetised from 1st January 2027, meaning businesses will no longer be required to accept them as payment after 31st December 2026. The RBF said the decision follows the introduction of the new polymer banknotes into circulation on 2 January 2026, with the demonetisation now gazetted to take effect from the start of next year. RBF Governor Ariff Ali said that as of 31 July 2026, 72.3 per cent of the old banknotes in circulation had been recalled, and thanked the public for…
One of India’s biggest superstars, Ajay Devgn is all set to bring stories inspired by cases that have shaken the nation through Crime Patrol 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.Ajay Devgn’s commanding on-screen presence and resolute voice will take viewers through stories inspired by cases that have shaken the nation. Through the recently released promo, the actor communicates directly with viewers and urges them not to be consumed by fear and with the realities of today but to exercise more caution; he also promises to be a guide to them through this journey, assuring them, “Main rahunga aapke…
The Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) has rejected claims that its Executive Committee (EC) has been dissolved, calling the reports “totally wrong, misconceived and” without any “judicial sanctity.” The actors’ body has maintained that its elected Executive Committee continues to remain in place and function according to the organisation’s Constitution.According to CINTAA, its Constitution states that the Executive Committee can be dissolved only if more than 50 per cent of its elected members resign. The Association said that condition has not been met and, therefore, the EC remains valid and operational.The Association also clarified that vacancies within the Executive…
A.R. Rahman’s son and singer A.R. Ameen sustained minor injuries after the luxury car he was travelling in collided with a cab in Chennai during the early hours of Monday, according to a report by IANS. Ameen was travelling with a friend at the time of the accident. Both were taken to a private hospital for medical attention and were subsequently discharged.Reportedly, the accident took place at around 3:30 a.m. as Ameen and his friend were travelling towards Guindy along Jawaharlal Nehru Road. The collision reportedly occurred near Olympia Tech Park when a cab entered the main road from a…
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to take on a new television role as the host of the long-running crime series Crime Patrol, replacing Anup Soni. The actor has already shot 15 episodes of the upcoming season, although his association with the show beyond those episodes will depend on how audiences respond to his stint and the ratings it generates.According to a report by IANS, Devgn’s continuation as host has not been finalised. The report quoted a source saying that the makers will assess the audience response and TRPs before deciding whether he will front the remaining episodes. “Ajay Devgn…
Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt’s international action thriller 7 Dogs is set to release in Indian theatres on August 21. The film, which has already premiered across the Middle East, will now make its way to Indian audiences, with the appearances of the two Bollywood actors expected to be a key point of interest.Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, 7 Dogs features Egyptian actors Karim Abdel-Aziz and Ahmed Ezz in the lead roles. The film is a Saudi Arabian production and has been mounted as a large-scale action thriller involving crime, drugs, chase sequences and international locations.What is…
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Akshay Kumar is reuniting with director Neeraj Pandey on the R D Burman biopic. The report also confirmed that it’s an extended cameo for the Khiladi in this film, which features Farhan Akhtar in the titular role of R D Burman.And now, Bollywood Hungama has an exciting and exclusive update for all Akshay Kumar fans. According to reliable sources, Akshay Kumar has signed on to play the part of Superstar Rajesh Khanna in the R D Burman biopic. “The dynamic of Rajesh Khanna and R D Burman was special, and the makers…
The trade and industry are gearing up for one of the biggest box-office clashes of the season, with Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 set to arrive in cinemas this Friday, August 14. With just four days to go for release, moviegoers and exhibitors were expecting advance bookings to open today, Monday, August 10. However, bookings are yet to commence, and Bollywood Hungama has learned that a disagreement over show sharing has led to the delay.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “PVR Inox Pictures, the distributors of Batwara 1947, have demanded all the shows in single-screen cinemas. This has put single-screen…