[Evening News]: "Women's Rights Are Not Negotiable"

Summary for Sunday, March 8, 2026:

On this International Women's Rights Day, Navin Ramgoolam calls for increased participation of women in politics. Paul Bérenger also discusses an electoral reform to improve their representation, while Arianne Navarre-Marie announces that financial violence will be recognized as a crime.

The Financial Crimes Commission is investigating the income sources of Avinash Luchoo. During a search of his home in Goodlands, several high-value items were seized, including luxury cars, boats, and jewelry. A sum of 12 million rupees was also found with one of his close associates, Bans Greedhur.

Ashwan Lalljee was arrested yesterday for breaching the ICTA. His ex-partner accuses him of sharing a video linking her deceased husband to the murders of Soopramanien Kistnen and Manan Fakoo. The Batimarais resident is also facing a complaint for threats.

The government aims to crack down on road rage. The Council of Ministers has approved a bill to impose stricter penalties for angry outbursts while driving. The goal is to end the impunity of violent drivers and address a legal gap.

Finally, we will discuss cinema. The cult film that we invite you to discover this Sunday is Hera Pheri.