Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has met with the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Ship team to explore opportunities to strengthen community outreach and improve access to essential services across Fiji. The discussions focused on how the Ministry, YWAM and other stakeholders can work together to better support women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities, particularly in remote and maritime communities. During the meeting, the YWAM team said it regularly brings volunteer doctors, dentists and other professionals from overseas to provide services in Fiji. The organisation also expressed its commitment to partnering with the Ministry…
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The Land Transport Authority is warning people applying for new taxi permits not to pay for taxi stand letters before official taxi stands are gazetted. The warning comes after reports that some prospective applicants have paid thousands of dollars to taxi stand operators for stand letters. LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa says no payments should be made at this stage because the taxi stands have not yet been formally gazetted. He says any payments being requested or made before the official process is completed are outside the approved system and should be treated with extreme caution. The issuance of…
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16. A tense affair on Friday in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes in Texas. Lionel Messi’s Argentina loom next for Egypt, as long as the reigning champions avoid a massive upset against tournament debutants Cape Verde in their last-32 encounter. The…
It’s the season of comedies. After Pati Patni Aur Woh, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Welcome To The Jungle, it’s now for Dhamaal 4 to try its luck at the box office. The makers completed the censor process before time and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the film.Dhamaal 4 was passed with a U/A 13+ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film had to go through certain modifications. The scenes featuring ‘obscene’ hand gestures were suitably modified and replaced in two places.Secondly, ‘obscene’ words were…
Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi, previously titled Battle of Galwan, has encountered another hurdle ahead of its theatrical release. According to an NDTV report, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has withheld the film’s clearance certificate until further notice, casting uncertainty over its release schedule.The film, inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops, was initially slated to release on April 17, ahead of Eid. The date was later postponed, with the makers reportedly eyeing an August release around the Independence Day weekend. However, with the certification process still pending, the film is now…
After months of speculation surrounding the release of Diler, new reports suggest that Maddock Films has identified a tentative release window for the Ibrahim Ali Khan-starrer. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, the film is reportedly being planned for release around the Diwali weekend in November 2026, strategically avoiding a direct clash with the festival itself.According to a source close to the project told Filmfare, “The plan is to release the film around the Diwali weekend. But they’re keeping it under wraps for now. They might announce a date around November 6 or slightly later.”Although the…
One of the most awaited films of the year, Alpha, has finally released in cinemas today. There has been tremendous curiosity surrounding the cameos in the film. The trailer had already revealed a glimpse of one such appearance – Hrithik Roshan. However, he isn’t the only surprise. Another actor who features in the film, and whose appearance was smartly kept under wraps, is Dia Mirza.Dia Mirza appears at a crucial juncture in the narrative. In fact, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that her character helps drive the story forward. She has around 10 minutes of screen time and is…
The debate surrounding the title of Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Eetha has taken a fresh turn after Vithabai Narayangaonkar’s eldest daughter, Mangala Bansode Karavadikar, publicly expressed her support for the title. Mangala’s clarification follows objections reportedly raised by Vithabai’s sons, Kailash and Rajesh Narayangaonkar, along with her grandson Mohit Narayangaonkar, who were said to have questioned the makers’ choice of title. However, Mangala has now stated that the family has no objection and explained the significance of the name.Speaking to The Times of India, the 75-year-old Tamasha artiste and President’s Award recipient said, “We have no objection to the film’s…
Actress and entrepreneur Parul Gulati has alleged that two employees working at her Bengaluru store cheated her business by diverting customer payments into their personal bank accounts. Sharing her ordeal on social media, the Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 actress revealed that she spent an entire day at a police station after uncovering the alleged fraud. She further claimed that while the store manager admitted to misappropriating around Rs 8 lakh, the sales executive involved in the case is currently absconding.Taking to Instagram, Parul shared a video detailing the incident, with the text, “Bangalore, you did me dirty,” displayed on…
After confirming that he is no longer associated with Hera Pheri 3, filmmaker Priyadarshan has now shared fresh details about his decision to walk away from the much-awaited comedy franchise. The director has alleged that repeated insults from producer Firoz Nadiadwala, along with a long-running copyright dispute surrounding the franchise, convinced him that the film may never be made.The development comes shortly after Nadiadwala revealed that Priyadarshan was no longer directing Hera Pheri 3. The filmmaker later confirmed the news, telling Hindustan Times, “To the best of my knowledge, Hera Pheri 3 will never hit the screen due to lots…