Families begin Diwali week with prayers and preparations
The spirit of Diwali is lighting up homes and hearts across Fiji as families begin the five-day Festival of Lights with Dhanteras, a day marked by prayers, shopping, and
Author: Priya Nand
Sydney Opera House lights up in gold for Diwali
Sydney is celebrating Diwali in grand style as the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit up in golden light on Monday night. The New South Wales Government s
Suva to face Tailevu Naitasiri in Futsal IDC 2025 final
Defending champions Suva will battle Tailevu Naitasiri in the final of the Extra Futsal Inter-District Championship 2025 after a commanding 8-1 win over Lautoka in the se
FMF Diwali Thali competition highlights Fiji’s interfaith harmony
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that will be celebrated next Tuesday, continues to shine as a symbol of unity and cultural harmony in Fiji’s proudly multiraci
Tailevu Naitasiri beats Labasa 4-3 to reach Futsal IDC final
Tailevu Naitasiri has made it to the final of the Extra Futsal Inter-District Championship 2025 after beating Labasa 4-3 in the first semi-final at Vodafone Arena this m
EPL: Chelsea defeat Nottingham Forest 3–nil, leads to sacking of Forest manager
Chelsea handed Nottingham Forest a 3–0 defeat in the Premier League at the City Ground, resulting in the sacking of Forest manager Ange Postecoglou just 19 minutes
Diwali festivities begin with Dhanteras today
As the festive spirit of Diwali sets in, the five-day celebrations begin today with Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kube
Futsal IDC: Suva finishes top of group B beating Labasa 5-1
The stage is set for tomorrow’s Extra Futsal IDC 2025 semi-finals at the Vodafone Arena, with defending champions Suva powering into the knockout round after a com
Fiji gears up for Diwali with messages of kindness, unity, and celebration
As Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali begins tomorrow, Fijians across the country are making final preparations for the Festival of Lights, and from festive shopping to h
FCCC and Sanatan Sabha promote sustainable and safe Diwali
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission in partnership with the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, is continuing its annual Diwali initiative to promote
Futsal IDC: Suva Futsal storms into semi-finals with 7–0 win over Ba
Defending champions Suva Futsal stormed into the Extra Futsal IDC 2025 semi-finals with a commanding 7–0 victory over Ba at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. Aman Nai
Concerns raised over Explosives Act, disability transport, and police safety in Tavua
People in Tavua are raising concerns about the need to review the Explosives Act, improve transport services for people with disabilities, and enhance police safety durin
Festive rush builds as Diwali nears, shoppers urged to celebrate safely
People are crowding shops across the country as Diwali draws near, with the festive spirit building and many preparing for celebrations with fireworks, decorations, and n
Tavua landowner voices concerns about hospital waste, Vatia City delays and royalty concerns
Concerns over environmental pollution, stalled development of Vatia City, and landownership rights were raised during the Fijian Media Association’s 'Meet the Publ
Rarawai Mill to resume operations by December
The Rarawai Sugar Mill is expected to be operational by the first week of December following the fire incident last month. Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Si
Fiji partners with China to launch green vehicle project worth over US$80M
Fiji’s transition to clean transport is getting a major boost, with an estimated US$80 million in annual exports expected from a new partnership with China to intr
Umlesh Lata Sharma wins Navtarang and Radio Sargam FMF Diwali Thali Competition
It was a proud moment for 63-year-old Umlesh Lata Sharma as she took home the first prize in the FMF Diwali Thali Competition organized by Navtarang and Radio Sargam at 2
Labasa resident raises long-standing water issues ahead of Diwali
As families around the country prepare for Diwali, a resident from Qelewaqa in Labasa has raised concerns about ongoing water supply issues in his area, claiming that nea
Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, known for his iconic role as Karna in Mahabharat, passes away
Renowned actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for his unforgettable portrayal of Karna in B. R. Chopra’s epic 1998 television series ‘Mahabharat’, passed aw
Save the Children Fiji warns against calls for corporal punishment
Save the Children Fiji has strongly condemned recent calls to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools, warning that such actions are illegal, unconstitutional, and a v
Police to increase visibility in light of bus driver assault incidents
The country is seeing a recent rise in incidents involving the assault of bus drivers, raising concerns about the safety of public transport users, and prompting police t