World

India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the alleged sexual assault of women in Manipur state as “shameful” and promised tough action in his first comments on ethnic clashes in the remote northeast which have killed at least 125 people.

July 21, 2023 3:59 pm
 

Entertainment

Rita Ora bets on herself with ‘You & I,’ her ‘personal letter’ to fans

It’s hard to imagine a paparazzi-followed, international pop star losing confidence, but that was Rita Ora.

July 21, 2023 3:32 pm
 

World

New York to pay $13 million to protesters arrested during George Floyd protests

The city of New York has agreed to pay $13 million to hundreds of people arrested during the 2020 George Floyd demonstrations, according to attorneys for the plaintiffs, who said it was the largest class action settlement ever paid to protesters in the United States.

July 21, 2023 2:34 pm
 

News

Drug raid lands three in police custody

Three people are in police custody following two separate drug raids in Labasa, which led to the discovery of substances believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine.

July 21, 2023 1:59 pm
 

World

Indian landslide kills 16, rescue operations paused

The death toll from a massive landslide in western India rose to 16 late on Thursday, as rescue operations were suspended with around 100 people still feared trapped, officials said.

July 21, 2023 1:55 pm
 

Entertainment

Jason Aldean’s new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it

Country music star Jason Aldean‘s latest music video for “Try That In A Small Town,” lasted just one weekend on Country Music Television before the network pulled it in response to an outcry over its setting and lyrics.

July 21, 2023 1:30 pm
 

Entertainment

Actors and writers strikes enter second week with no signs of a deal to get Hollywood working again

The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved.

July 21, 2023 1:25 pm
 

Business

HFC Bank supports CWM Hospital

HFC Bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting public health initiatives by donating $25,000 to the CWM Hospital Board of Visitors.

July 21, 2023 1:23 pm
 

News

11 percent increase in visitor arrivals

There has been an 11 percent increase in holiday arrivals for last month when compared to the same period in 2019.

July 21, 2023 12:54 pm
 

Health

Chemo costs exceed $40k

The Founder of Walk on Walk Strong has brought attention to the soaring costs of chemotherapy drugs for children battling cancer, surpassing a staggering $40,000.

July 21, 2023 12:53 pm
 

Education

HEC to improve quality of tertiary education

The Higher Education Commission of Fiji is looking at establishing a Vice Chancellor’s Committee.

July 21, 2023 12:45 pm
 

Rugby

Tagitagivalu turns down France 7s for Fiji

Fiji Water Flying Fijians blindside flanker Lekima Tagitagivalu turned down an opportunity to play for France 7s because he wanted to run out for Fiji.

July 21, 2023 12:40 pm

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