The defence in a murder case involving a man accused of brutally killing his grandfather will challenge an alleged confession made during a police caution interview. Charles Laxton Sundar appeared before Justice Usaia Ratuvili in the High Court in Suva this morning. Senior Legal Aid lawyer Timoci Varinava informed the court that the defence intends to file voir dire grounds to challenge the admissibility of Sundar’s alleged confession made during a caution interview with police. It is alleged that on the 12th of July last year, at Navokadamu Settlement in Lutu, Wainibuka, Sundar used a cane knife to slit his…
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The Supreme Court has set a hearing date on the 6th of August for drug accused Joshua Rahman as legal proceedings continue following a Court of Appeal ruling that quashed his conviction and sentence. Rahman, a Canadian national, appeared before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe in the Suva High Court this morning. The court was informed that the State has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal overturned Rahman’s conviction and 23-year prison sentence for possession of 39.5 kilograms of cocaine. The Court of Appeal had ordered that a retrial be held as soon as possible. However,…
The National President of the Fiji Council of Social Service, Sepesa Rasili has welcomed the initiation of an investigation into the alleged police brutality case that resulted in the death of a Beqa villager over the weekend. However, Rasili noted that while news of the investigation is a step in the right direction, it will do little to allay growing public anxiety regarding indiscipline within the supposedly disciplined forces. He says it has been almost one death per month so far and this is unacceptable for Fiji, unacceptable in this day and age, and especially under a government people believed…
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12 young musicians including pianists, string players, saxophonists and more will compete in the live performance round for the ABC Young Performers Awards in August.
Women in two maritime communities in Macuata are set to strengthen their livelihoods and improve access to essential services following the handover of boat and engine assistance under the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management’s Seafaring Entrepreneurial Assistance (SEA) Programme. The Cikobia Women’s Group received an outboard engine that will support women on Cikobia Island in the district of Udu, Macuata. The project will enable women to expand fishing activities, transport goods to markets more efficiently and improve connectivity with services on the mainland. Meanwhile, the Mataqali Nabeka Women’s Group of Nabubu Village in Namuka, Macuata received…
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, who will be seen sharing screen space in the much-awaited action entertainer Alpha, have managed to grab eyeballs yet again. The two actresses recently appeared on India’s Got Latent and their appearance has become one of the most talked-about promotional moments in recent times.The episode saw Alia and Sharvari in a fun, fearless and completely uninhibited avatar. Their crackling chemistry, quick wit and effortless camaraderie struck a chord with viewers, who were pleasantly surprised to see the actresses letting their hair down and matching the show’s edgy humour with ease.Soon after the episode dropped, social media…
A tragic incident on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War has reignited concerns about safety standards and working conditions in the film industry. A 42-year-old carpenter, Chandradhari Yadav, lost his life while working on the film’s set at Royal Pump Studio in Goregaon East, Mumbai, in the early hours of June 17.According to representatives of the Film Studio Setting and Allied Mazdoor Union (FSSAMU), the incident occurred around 3 am. While the exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, initial reports suggest that an electric shock caused by a possible short circuit may…
After creating a strong impact with its gripping motion poster, Batwara 1947 has now unveiled a compelling series of character posters that reflect courage, innocence, resilience, and unwavering determination. Presented by Aamir Khan Productions, the film promises a deeply emotional story of sacrifice, hope, and the indomitable human spirit.As excitement for the film continues to build, Karan Deol, son of Sunny Deol, who will be sharing screen space with his father for the first time in Batwara 1947, penned a heartfelt note on Father’s Day.Taking to social media, Karan Deol shared some adorable stills from the film and expressed his…
After months of speculation and multiple postponements, the makers of Toxic have finally announced a new release date for the highly anticipated film. Headlined by Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, the action drama is now slated to release in cinemas worldwide on August 26, 2026.The announcement comes a day after the film’s official social media handles sparked excitement among fans with a cryptic post that read, “Got plans for tomorrow?” The message immediately fuelled speculation that a major update was on the way. As expected, the makers have now confirmed the film’s theatrical release date, bringing an end to…