183 articles tagged "diwali"
The increasing cost of living and higher firework prices is hanging over the heads of struggling Fijians this Diwali. Nausori resident, Avneel Singh says the increased cost of fireworks is a concern for him.
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says this is a time for our leaders to put national interest above self-interest. While giving his Diwali message, Professor Prasad says people must not assum
Traditional jewellery businesswoman, Suman Prakash plans to fulfill her father’s wishes this Diwali by helping underprivileged and needy people. Prakash says she also runs her private charity and will be going to
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says he knows that for many people faced with ever-rising cost of living, the Diwali celebrations will be quite subdued. Chaudhry says after all, the last two years have
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says there are many families who may not be celebrating Diwali this year; therefore, she asks that we celebrate the festival in the true sense and spirit
Expect a wet Diwali as a heavy rain warning is in force for the whole of the Fiji Group. The Weather Office says this is due to an extensive area of cloud and rain approaching the group from the west and expected t
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says as we celebrate Diwali, he thanks God we live in a country where we can so openly celebrate and share in the traditions of all our fellow Fijians. While sending his Diwali me
It was a colourful Diwali celebration for the students and teachers of Rishikul Primary School today. The celebration saw several dances from the students and the presentation of prizes for their Diwali competitio
Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Ba branch together Ba Naari Sabha will be distributing sweets to about 300 students of selected schools in Ba which will be celebrating Diwali today. The Ba Sanatan Sabh
Suva City is decked in Diwali lights where people are even able to come with their families and friends, take photos, selfies at decorated spots in the brightened up City. The Council says Diwali light decorations
There has been an increase in the price of fireworks this year due to high freight charges, high inflation and less manufacturing. This has been highlighted by the General Manager for Mahesh Syndicate, Vinay Kumar
As we celebrate Diwali, we also emphasize the need to protect and honour the fundamental rights of individuals in exercising their rights and freedom of worship. This was highlighted by SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavo
A call has been made for Fijians to think practical this Diwali and adapt to environment friendly celebrations. While making this call Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited CEO and founder of Pacific Recycling Foundation A
It was a night filled with dances, songs and other entertainment as hundreds of devotees gathered at the Sanatan Shiv Mandir Hall in Rewa Street last night to participate in the National Diwali Night Celebrations.
About 300 people gathered last night to celebrate the Diwali Utsav with the India Fiji Friendship Forum at the University Of the South Pacific after a lapse of 2 years. The celebration was in collaboration with th
Madhu Singh and Anjalin Sharma have won the Radio Sargam and Navtarang Diwali Sweets and Savouries competition respectively with Golden Harvest Instant Dairy Fresh Milk Powder. Singh who is from Vuci, Nausori has
16 people have a chance to win the Navtarang and Radio Sargam Diwali Sweets and Savouries competition tomorrow. The sweets and savouries competition is based on the taste and texture of sweets, appearance, creativ
You can use fireworks from 5pm to midnight on Diwali on Tuesday. This has been confirmed by the Mineral Resources Department. You must be 18 years of age to purchase fireworks. Fireworks retailers are not
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Purohit Brahman Maha Sabha Fiji has clarified Diwali will be on Tuesday and there will be no impact of the solar eclipse on Fiji on Diwali. General Secretary Krishneel Tiwari says the auspic
The Hungama Dance Group has won the Radio Navtarang and Radio Sargam dance off competition at Rups Mega in Nakasi, walking away with $1,000 prize money. The group was one of three competing for the ultimate prize a
