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2 dead, 3 badly injured in road accident at Vallée des Prêtres
Jacques Desiré and Vadarassen Vyapooree from Camp Levieux, Rose Hill were victims of a fatal road accident at Vallée des Pretres on Tuesday. They were employed in road construction and were returning home when their vehicle skidded, rolled over before coming to a standstill by the side of the road. According to a source the [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Artificial insemination specialist marks 30th anniversary
Harley Street Fertility Centre held a party on Saturday to mark the 30 years’ experience of Dr. Rajat Goswamy, gynaecologist and specialist in artificial insemination. The centre is especially dedicated to those couples who cannot have children in the traditional way. With the advent of artificial means of fertilisation such as in-vitro fertilisation, many couples [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
MMSD warns public about high bank fees
The Mouvement Mauricien Social Democrate (MMSD) is holding a series of meetings throughout the island, according to a statement made by the party spokesperson, Dr Radhika Jagatsing-Beehoospoteea. She added that the party is sensitising members of the public to the high fees being levied by commercial banks since many of them are unaware that a [...]
28 Aug 2012, The Independent Daily
Alcopal – A legal pill which could help drink-drivers pass breath tests
A legal pill which could help drink-drivers pass breath tests has gone on sale in the UK. Police and road safety campaigners reacted angrily after it emerged the controversial product – already banned in the US – is being sold online. The pill, called Alcopal costs Rs1000 for a pack of 20, is said to [...]The post Alcopal – A legal pill which could help drink-drivers pass breath tests appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
Glik in Poland squad for World Cup qualifiers
WARSAW (AFP)Poland coach Waldemar Fornalik on Tuesday announced his squad for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers away to Montenegro on September 7 in Podgorica and at home to Moldova on September 11 in Warsaw.Fornalik added seven names to a 16-man list made up exclusively of foreign-based players, unveiled on Friday.Apart from Torino defender Kamil Glik and Reims midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, the new call-ups are all from the Polish league.The 49-year-old Fornalik, who has spent his entire career in the Polish league as a defender then coach, was appointed in July to replace Franciszek Smuda.Smuda quit early following a disappointing showing …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Burning Car At Goodlands
During the night of Saturday, August 25, a car caught fire on the new road of Goodlands. It was around 20:30 that abandoned vehicle was seen in flames.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
EXCLUSIF AFP - Arafat: le parquet de Nanterre ouvre une instruction pour assassinat
PARIS (AFP)Une information judiciaire pour assassinat concernant le décès de Yasser Arafat en 2004 a été ouverte mardi par le parquet de Nanterre, a-t-on appris de sources proches du dossier.L'ouverture de cette instruction fait suite au dépôt d'une plainte contre X pour assassinat avec constitution de partie civile le 31 juillet par Souha Arafat, la veuve du chef de l'Autorité palestienne, mort le 11 novembre 2004 à l'hôpital militaire français de Percy (Hauts-de-Seine).
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
UEFA punish PAOK, Rapid Vienna after fans clash
PARIS (AFP)UEFA on Tuesday hit Greek side PAOK Salonica and Rapid Vienna of Austria with heavy fines and a three-year suspended exclusion from European competition after their fans clashed last week.Riot-trained police used tear gas to stop fighting fans of both sides ahead of their UEFA Europa League playoff round first leg in Salonica on Thursday. PAOK won the game 2-1.UEFA reacted quickly, saying: "The Greek and Austrian clubs have been disqualified for one competition in progress and/or excluded from the next competition for which they qualify in the next five years. The bans for the two clubs are each …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students
The Government of Mauritius will offer 54 scholarships to students of Commonwealth countries for postgraduate distance education courses offered by the Open University of Mauritius for the year 2013-2014. The Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajeshwar Jeetah, made the announcement at the opening of the Commonwealth Post-Secondary and Higher Education Leaders’ [...]The post Mauritius to offer 54 postgraduate scholarships to Commonwealth students appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
550 Citations Issued For Using Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Between the 1st and 23 August, the officers of the Traffic Branch has issued 387 citations to drivers who were caught using a mobile phone.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Barton says move to Marseille off
LONDON (AFP)Joey Barton says his proposed switch from Queens Park Rangers to French Ligue 1 side Marseille has fallen through.The midfielder, who turns 30 next month, is currently without a squad number at Loftus Road having been hit with a 12-match ban by the FA following his sending off at Manchester City on the final day of last season.QPR manager Mark Hughes has also stripped Barton of the captaincy and the player has been strongly linked with a move away from the club throughout the summer.On Sunday, Barton indicated via his Twitter account that he was set to join Marseille, …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritian Wins First Asia Poker Tour
The first Asian Poker Tour Asian Series event held outside of Asia has been won by Bruno Tadebois. The Mauritian bested a field of 114 from 11 countries to take the trophy, the title, and RS 865,805.84 in his home land. The final table was a mix bag with players from Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion Island, [...]The post Mauritian Wins First Asia Poker Tour appeared first on Mauritius News Ile Maurice.
28 Aug 2012, KotZot
Venezuela: l'incendie de la raffinerie d'Amuay est éteint
PUNTO FIJO (Venezuela) (AFP)Les pompiers ont éteint les flammes du troisième réservoir de la raffinerie vénézuélienne d'Amuay (nord-est) et ainsi stoppé totalement l'incendie provoqué sur le site par une explosion, samedi, qui a fait 48 morts, a annoncé une source pétrolière de l'entreprise."Nous avons éteint le (troisième) réservoir ce matin. Nous pouvons donc dire que l'incendie est complètement éteint", a assuré cette source à l'AFP."Oui, il est entièrement éteint", a confirmé une seconde source.Une journaliste de l'AFP a pu constater sur place que du troisième réservoir, dont s'échappaient dans la nuit de lundi d'immenses flammes, il ne se dégageait plus …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Two Daily Flights From Emirates From October
Maurice must prepare for the crisis. This is what Robert said Desvaux, President of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) Daily Challenge.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Transport Public : Receveurs Et Passagers A Couteaux Tirées
Voyager par autobus devient pénible. Receveurs et passagers se plaignent du manque de courtoisie et de politesse qui sévit. Le respect d’autrui n’a plus sa place dans le transport public. Incursion.
28 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu
Apex: Serious Competitor For LCI
Apex store opened Saturday at Bagatelle Mall. This brand offers only products and computer telephony American brand Apple.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Afrique du Sud: les mineurs de Marikana attendent les négociations
MARIKANA (Afrique du Sud) (AFP)Les mineurs de la mine sud-africaine de Marikana (nord) attendaient mardi des négociations destinées à faire cesser deux semaines de grève sanglante, alors que la police était déployée en force pour protéger ceux qui voulaient travailler, victimes d'intimidations.Les menaces ont visiblement porté, puisque Lonmin a indiqué dans un communiqué que seulement 8% de ses 28.000 employés s'étaient rendus au travail mardi, un chiffre encore moins élevé que lundi (13%).Les forces de l'ordre, qui faisaient profil bas depuis que les policiers ont abattu 34 personnes le 16 août, étaient de nouveau visibles sur le site. Elles étaient …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Ligue 1: "Quelques contacts" pour Mvila, selon Dréossi
RENNES (AFP)"Il n'y a pas grand-chose de nouveau, nous avons quelques contacts mais pas plus que ça", a déclaré au sujet de l'éventuel transfert de Yann Mvila le manageur général du Stade Rennais, Pierre Dréossi, mardi devant la presse."Plus on avance, plus on peut penser (qu'il va rester). Maintenant, comme je le dis depuis un certain temps, on savait bien que Yann partirait (éventuellement) la dernière semaine (du mercato). On est dans la dernière semaine", a dit Dréossi en marge de la présentation officielle de Jean II Makoun.Si le marché des transferts se termine en France le 4 septembre à …
28 Aug 2012, Orange Ki News ?
South Africa’s Marikana Mine Closed By ‘Intimidation’
Miners are being intimidated into staying away from work at the South African mine where 34 people were recently shot dead by police, the owners say.
28 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu
Mauritius: 'Be the Change'
Youth forum opens as education ministers gather for their triennial conference in Mauritius.
28 Aug 2012, Le Matinal