Fiji’s specialised oral and maxillofacial surgical services are set to receive a boost following the donation of a new NSK Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Drill and Saw System valued at NZD $100,000. The equipment will give the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Unit access to a dedicated surgical drill and saw system, addressing a longstanding equipment gap. Until now, the Unit did not have its own surgical saw and had to share a single drill with the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department. With the new system, the OMFS Unit will be able to conduct independent surgical lists and carry out…
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Fiji is set to welcome United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Dr. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, on an official visit this week. The visit is expected to strengthen relations between Fiji and the UAE, with discussions focusing on trade and investment, climate change, renewable energy, education and development cooperation. Dr. Al Kaabi is also expected to meet senior Government officials to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as well as Memoranda of Understanding covering areas of mutual interest. Opportunities to improve connectivity and expand economic ties between the two countries are also…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has clarified that the $56.25 fee being charged for medical reports at Tavua Hospital is not unique to the facility. Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa, says the standard baseline fee for a medical report across public health facilities is $50, excluding VAT. With the applicable VAT included, the current charge is $56.25. Ravunawa says this means the same fee applies across public hospitals, and the final amount may change if there are changes to the VAT rate. The clarification follows information circulating on social media regarding the fee charged…
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Exactly a month is left for the release of Drishyam The Conclusion and the excitement is slowly building up. The first look posters of the star cast were released last week and now all eyes are on the trailer.It has come to light that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently passed the trailer of Drishyam The Conclusion. The promo has a run time of 2 minute and 52 seconds and has been passed with a U/A 16+ certificate on September 1.We have further learned that the theatrical trailer will be launched with a lot of fanfare in Goa.…
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has entered into a five-year lease agreement for a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Goregaon East. According to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix, the actor has leased the 2,727 sq. ft. premises to QuantumX Global Private Limited for an estimated total rental value of Rs.4.84 crores over the lease period.The office is situated on the 14th floor of the E-Wing at Lotus Corporate Park, located within the Graham Firth Steel Compound in Goregaon East. The registered agreement was executed on August 31, 2026, as per the property documents.The lease carries a duration of 60…
Bhuvan Bam had to overcome an unexpected challenge while preparing to play revolutionary Rash Behari Bose in Prime Video’s upcoming period drama The Revolutionaries. While the actor was required to embody the historical figure and participate in action sequences, learning to ride a horse proved to be a particularly difficult experience.Bhuvan recalled that his first horse-riding lesson at Juhu Beach took an unexpected turn when the horse he was riding suddenly ran away. The incident left him shaken and subsequently made him hesitant about getting back on a horse for the series.He shared, “So they told me to learn horse…
Sri Adhikari Brothers and Prasar Bharati are set to revive the iconic crime thriller Suraag with Suraag 2.0. The makers have now unveiled the first look of the reboot, with the series slated to premiere soon on DD National. The revival brings together Sri Adhikari Brothers and Doordarshan once again, marking a return to the platform that played an important role in the production house’s early journey in Indian television.Originally aired on DD National, Suraag became one of the memorable crime series of its time, with Sudesh Berry playing the central role of Inspector Bharat. The show followed a one-case-per-episode…
Saif Ali Khan recently interacted with fans during his first-ever Instagram Live session, joining through his official fan account. The actor, who does not have an official Instagram account, took time out from the promotions of his upcoming film Haiwaan to answer questions about the project and his experience of working on the crime thriller.During the interaction, Saif was asked what prompted him to come on board the film. The actor revealed that the opportunity to collaborate with director Priyadarshan and the uniqueness of his character were among the key reasons behind his decision. In Haiwaan, Saif plays a visually…
Akshay Kumar has begun shooting for Samuk, an upcoming survival-action thriller directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, along with co-producer Aashin A. Shah. The film, which is being mounted on a large scale for a pan-Indian theatrical release, has reportedly been in development for over two years.Samuk is set to combine elements of military realism, survival horror and alien mythology. The makers have also brought international talent on board to create the world and action of the film. Academy Award-nominated creature designer Alec Gillis, known for his work on films including Alien and Predator, is designing…