A 39-year-old teacher has been charged in connection with the alleged abduction of a Year 10 student in Taveuni. Police allege that the accused and the student had been communicating through a messaging platform regarding plans to be together. The exchanges were reportedly discovered by the teacher’s wife, who alerted the school principal. Investigators claim the teacher was found with the student inside his vehicle near her home on the night of 7 June 2026. The incident was subsequently reported to Police, leading to an investigation. Following inquiries, the teacher was charged with one count of abduction. He is scheduled…
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Businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King Khan”, has pleaded guilty to one count of contravening a restraining order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1997. Khan appeared before Judge, Justice Thushara Rajasinghe this morning. The charge alleges that between September 16 and October 1, 2025, at Nasinu, Khan knowingly breached a restraining order issued by the Civil High Court. It is alleged that Khan disposed of a luxury vehicle by transferring ownership, despite the vehicle being subject to an asset restraining order issued by the court on December 27, 2023. Khan entered a guilty plea. The judge sought confirmation…
Fiji has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for tourism growth, with the Government aiming to welcome 1.25 million visitors annually and generate $4 billion in tourism revenue by 2027. Speaking at the AHICE Fiji Conference held at the Crowne Plaza in Nadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka outlined the country’s strategy to achieve these goals. He told industry leaders, investors and tourism stakeholders that reaching the target would require the addition of around 4,000 hotel rooms. The expansion is expected to be supported by 53 tourism-related investment projects currently in the pipeline, collectively valued…
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Fiji and India have taken further steps to strengthen cooperation in security and digital development following high-level discussions between government representatives this week. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua met with India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Shri Suneet Mehta, to explore areas of shared interest and future collaboration. Talks centred on enhancing partnerships in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity-building initiatives, underscoring the growing relationship between the two nations. During the meeting, Minister Naivalurua acknowledged India’s ongoing assistance in supporting Fiji’s efforts in these sectors. High Commissioner Mehta, in turn, praised Fiji’s dedication to advancing bilateral ties and…
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has faced heavy scrutiny in the last two weeks. The cuts given to Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Bandar were criticized. Meanwhile, CBFC asked for cuts in two crucial scenes in Obsession and it led to a huge uproar on social media which continued for many days. Meanwhile, this week, the CBFC has sprung a pleasant surprise by passing three crucial films with zero cuts.The Kangana Ranaut-starrer Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, based on the 26/11 terror attacks, was passed with a U/A 16+ rating on May 29. Despite a thriller film with…
The wait for Dhamaal 4 just got shorter. The makers of the highly anticipated comedy franchise have officially announced that the film will now hit cinemas on July 10, 2026, a week earlier than its previously scheduled release date.The announcement was made along with the unveiling of the film’s striking gold logo, further building excitement around what promises to be one of the biggest comedy entertainers of next year. Following the recent introduction of the franchise’s beloved gang, the latest update has given fans another reason to celebrate as the iconic treasure hunt adventure gears up for its return to…
Yash Raj Films has finally unveiled the much-anticipated teaser of Alpha, offering audiences their first look into the action-packed world of its female spy protagonist. Released on June 10, the sleek and stylish teaser introduces Alia Bhatt in a never-seen-before avatar, showcasing her transformation into a highly trained operative prepared for a dangerous mission.The teaser opens with an intriguing father-daughter dynamic between Bobby Deol and Alia Bhatt. Bobby’s character, whom Alia affectionately addresses as “Baba,” appears to have adopted and raised her with a singular purpose. On her 18th birthday, he presents her with a gift that marks the beginning…
Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor is all set to embark on a new chapter in her life as she prepares to tie the knot with filmmaker Sharan Sharma. Known for her performance in Netflix’s Guilty and Monica O My Darling, Akansha has reportedly been in a long-term relationship with the Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl director, although the couple has largely kept their romance away from the public eye.While Akansha had earlier confirmed their relationship, the couple has hardly followed the trend of posting content with each other on social media. However, the duo has often been spotted attending private gatherings,…
From the Hill: The office of the inspector for custodial services should be worried after question time on Wednesday.