New Delhi, January 3, 2021: The first consignment of relief materials from India for the cyclone Yasa affected people reached Fiji yesterday, January 2, 2021. Another consignment is due to arrive by January 6. Fiji was hit by a Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa on December 17-18, 2020, which caused extensive damage and destruction of […]
Hindu Temples of Fiji are again on the target. In July a break-in at the Sita Ram Mandir of Calia, Navua angered the Hindu community. The money box was found damaged and in festival season, such thefts are a huge set back for the community. Another Hindu Temple at Malolo, Nadi was also targeted and […]
India has become the Vice-Chair (Regional Head) of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs Organisation (WCO) for a period of two years, from July, 2018 to June, 2020. The WCO has divided its Membership into six Regions. Each of the six Regions is represented by a regionally elected Vice-Chairperson to the WCO Council. Being […]
Fijian minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands and Mineral Resources, Faiyaz Siddiq Koya today (Wednesday 06/06/18) officiated at the visitation of the brand ambassador for Tourism Fiji, Ileana D’Cruz at Rampur Primary School in Navua. The glamorous Bollywood actress was appointed Tourism Fiji’s brand ambassador for the Indian market in 2017. Ileana D’Cruz will be […]
Fiji police led by Commissioner of Police, Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho, have taken a strong notice of the Hindu Temple desecrations in the Suva/Nausori corridor which have stunned adherents of Hinduism in Fiji. On January 22, an emergency meeting was called where Qiliho called for attackers to be brought to justice. Fiji Sun had earlier reported the […]
A police investigation has begun into the break-in at the Shree Sanatan Dharam Ramayan Mandali at Waila in Nausori on December 25. This is the second Temple desecration being reported from Fiji in less than two weeks. The vandals targeted the Temple at around 2 am as per a report by the FBC news. Breaking […]
The desecration at the Votualevu Tirath Dham Hindu Temple in Nadi area of Fiji has sent shock waves across the world. According to reports, desecration was caused on December 16 night, violating this sacred Fiji Hindu place of worship. Damage included pouring paint over the images of deities Ganesha, Hanuman, etc; graffiti/slurs on walls; theft […]
A Festival of India is being organized in Fiji, Kiribati, Tonga, Vanuatu, Nauru, Tuvalu and Cook Islands from October, 2017 – March, 2018. The Festival of India will showcase diverse Indian culture, i.e. classical and folk dances, music, cuisine and International Conferences. The events will be held in six cities of Fiji, namely, Suva, Nadi, […]
Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi (Fiji) is reportedly planned to undergo a $0.5 million upgrade and beautification. Upgrading also includes constructing a vegetarian eatery. This Temple, run by Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam Fiji (TISISF), also plans to celebrate its 24th anniversary with elaborate Mahakumbabhishekam rituals in June next. This temple, which opens […]
Emma Watson or the Harry Potter’s Hermione Granger has wished India a very happy Holi this season! In a video she especially shot, she says: “Namaste India, wishing you a very Happy Holi! And don’t forget to see Beauty and the Beast, this March in cinemas near you.” Emma Watson is wishing you a happy […]
