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Fiji takes strong stance against online scams, aims to raise public awareness

In a significant step, the Taskforce announced the first-ever National Anti-Scam Awareness Week, scheduled for 26-30 August 2024.

Fijian Primanavia wins Gold, India’s Nagaland Madrigal Singers leave mark at “Olympics of singing”

The 10-day World Choir Games, known as the "Olympics of singing," are the largest choral competition globally, drawing over 11,000 singers from more than 30 countries.

Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Groundbreaking book ‘Waves of Change’ released at the historic Pacific Media Conference in Fiji

This conference, the first of its kind in 20 years, serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and core issues faced by Pacific media.

Emmy and other award-winning academics to highlight 2024 Pacific Media Conference in Fiji 

"This conference is not just about journalism but about democracy and freedom of speech as a whole.”

Indian Diaspora rallies behind historic ICC T20 World Cup victory

Indian diaspora communities worldwide, particularly from Fiji, Australia, and the Pacific, rallied behind the Indian team.

Fiji’s vanishing shores – villagers battle against coastal erosion

For generations, the villagers lived in harmony with the sea, drawing their sustenance from its abundant resources.

Chandu Champion: The Untold Saga of Resilience and Perseverance

The message is simple: keep the spirit alive despite challenges and make the nation proud.

Indian-Australian twins Sukhnoor and Khushnoor win Gold and Silver at U18 Oceania Athletics Championship

Born to Indian migrant parents Manpreet Kaur and Navdeep Singh Rangi, Sukhnoor owns a personal best of 3.70m, whilst Khushnoor has cleared heights of 3.50m.

Fiji’s Prime Minister Rabuka leads hundreds in celebrating International Yoga Day

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Prof. Biman Prasad, dignitaries, diplomats, locals, and students participated in large numbers to show their support to yoga.

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Indian-origin journalist Harjinder Singh Basiala awarded King’s Service Medal for Punjabi community media work

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
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