Around $11 million worth of assets are currently involved in active forfeiture proceedings in Fiji, with most of the cases linked to alleged drug-related activity. The Government has increased its focus on targeting the financial gains of serious crime, including the establishment of a dedicated Civil Forfeiture Unit within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions during the current financial year. Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, told Parliament this week that forfeiture cases had increased significantly. One recent case involves properties valued at almost $9 million. Authorities have also secured Unexplained Wealth Orders under the Proceeds…
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The race for the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship Under-19 title intensifies today in Labasa, with several unbeaten teams set to face their toughest tests yet as the competition enters the quarter-final stage. The knockout rounds of the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship promise plenty of excitement, with four quarter-final encounters expected to showcase some of the country’s best emerging football talent. One of the headline matches will see unbeaten Penang Sangam College take on fellow undefeated side Guru Nanak Khalsa College at Subrail Park at 3.30pm. Both teams have impressed throughout the pool stages and will…
Melbourne Storm and Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league on medical grounds, bringing to a close a remarkable journey that took him from Fiji to the heights of the NRL. More than just a rugby league story, Kamikamica’s career is one of resilience, sacrifice, leadership, and a decade-long bond with a club that helped shape his life both on and off the field. For Tui Kamikamica, Melbourne Storm was more than a rugby league club. It became a second home. After leaving Fiji in pursuit of a professional sporting career, Kamikamica arrived in…
Salman Khan starrer, upcoming action entertainer with producer Dil Raju and filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally is reportedly titled Monster. According to a report by Filmfare, the film, which had been referred to as SVC63 during its development, has also seen Salman Khan take on a larger share of his own stunt work after his body double reportedly suffered a heart attack.A source close to the production told Filmfare, “Salman is completely hands-on right now. He doesn’t want the schedule to lose momentum.” The development comes as the film continues its shoot.The project marks Salman Khan’s first collaboration with filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally…
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that Ranbir Kapoor is all set to start shooting for the Ayan Mukerji-led Brahmastra 2 from April 2027. The news has created a stir, all the more because the reports also indicated that the makers are in talks with Deepika Padukone to play the part of Amrita in the epic, marking her reunion with Ranbir Kapoor.And now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that while conversations with Deepika Padukone are still underway, given her packed personal and professional commitments, the makers have locked Alia Bhatt for the sequel. “Alia will have an extended appearance in…
Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Shahid Kapoor has returned to work after a holiday in Italy by resuming the shoot of the much-awaited second season of Farzi. The actor is currently shooting an outdoor schedule in Mumbai, marking his return to the world of Sunny, the character he played in the first season of the black comedy crime thriller.After spending time in Italy, Shahid is back on the sets of Farzi 2 and has quickly switched from holiday mode to a busy shooting schedule. The actor’s return to the franchise comes after the first season established the series as…
The casting speculation surrounding T-Series’ upcoming film starring Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Milap Zaveri has taken a new turn. The production house has clarified that actress Bhagyashri Borse is not associated with the yet-to-be-titled project, putting an end to reports that had recently claimed she was finalised as the female lead opposite Aditya Roy Kapur.Borse’s name had surfaced in reports surrounding the project, leading to speculation about her possible collaboration with Aditya Roy Kapur. However, T-Series has now issued a clarification, stating that the reports are inaccurate and that the identity of the film’s leading lady has not…
Rajpal Yadav has opened up about the financial and legal challenges he has faced over the years, offering his perspective on the debt figures surrounding him. In an interview with NDTV, the actor spoke about his current liabilities, his approach towards repayment and the multiple legal cases he says he has dealt with since the release of his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata.The actor’s comments come at a time when his long-running financial dispute has once again come into focus. In July 2026, the Delhi High Court upheld Rajpal Yadav’s conviction in seven cheque-bounce cases linked to the financing of…
Batwara 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, was released in theatres on August 14, 2026, and is set against the backdrop of the Partition of India. The film is talked about for its themes of humanity, love and harmony amid one of the darkest chapters in the history of the subcontinent.Rajkumar Santoshi is now set to host a special screening of Batwara 1947 in Mumbai, which will be attended by prominent spiritual and faith leaders representing diverse communities. The gathering will bring the representatives together to watch the film and discuss its themes of humanity, love and harmony.The special screening will…
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha and director Sudhir Mishra are collaborating on an upcoming theatrical feature based on a lesser-known chapter from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The film will star National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee as Gandhi, marking the first time he will portray the iconic leader on screen. Saurabh Shukla is also part of the cast in a key role.The project is being directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under Benaras Mediaworks. NH Studioz will present the film. The story is set against the backdrop of India’s Independence and focuses on a 21-day period…