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Arrivée de Mahmoud Abbas en Colombie
BOGOTA (AFP)Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas, en tournée latino-américaine pour promouvoir sa demande de reconnaissance de l'Etat palestinien à l'ONU, est arrivé dimanche soir en Colombie, a constaté un journaliste de l'AFP.M. Abbas, qui n'a pas fait de déclarations à son arrivée vers 17H30 (22H30 GMT), tentera de se rapprocher de ce pays membre non permanent du Conseil de Sécurité, dans le cadre de sa campagne en faveur de l'adhésion aux Nations unies d'un Etat de Palestine.Le président palestinien doit rester en Colombie jusqu'à mardi, jour lors duquel il doit s'entretenir avec le président colombien Juan Manuel Santos.Juan Manuel Santos …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prince Harry hits San Diego night spots
LOS ANGELES (AFP)It didn't take long -- barely a day after arriving in California for military training, Prince Harry was spotted out enjoying San Diego's nightlife at the weekend, reports said.The third in line to the throne was spotted in McP's Irish Pub and Grill, where he shared a burger and beers with some friends, according to the KGTV television station, which published a fuzzy picture of the prince drinking."He said, 'I'm glad to be here,'" said Ted Taylor, bar manager at the pub in Coronado, just outside San Diego and about two hours away from the naval base in …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L’hôtel Grand Mauritian en proie aux flammes
L’hôtel Grand Mauritian, situé à Balaclava, a été la proie d’un violent incendie, le dimanche 9 octobre. Les dégâts sont importants. Sept villas, le principal restaurant ainsi que le lobby de l’hôtel ont été détruits par les flammes. Un hôtel 5-étoiles au cadre enchanteur qui, en l’espace de deux heures, se transforme en une véritable scène d’horreur. Des vestiges de bois traînant dans l’enceinte de l’hôtel, des caisses de nourriture et de boissons jonchant le long du corridor. Plus loin devant, on peut apercevoir les bagages des clients, du moins ce qu’il en reste éparpillés dans tous les sens. Il …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Martin Wesemann vainqueur de la 8ème édition de Anou Pedaler
Le vainqueur de la Deutsche Bank Mauritius 100 km Cycle Tour 2011 a été connu le dimanche 9 octobre. Le gagnant est le sud-africain Martin Wesemann, qui a complété la course en 2 heures 10 minutes et 54 secondes, tandis que Stuart Bray de l’équipe de la Deutsche Bank a été encore une fois le premier à franchir la ligne d’arrivée en plus de 2 heures et 40 minutes. C’est la huitième année consécutive que la Deutsche Bank (Mauritius) Limited apporte son soutien à cette course en collaboration avec The Circle et la Fédération Mauricienne de Cyclisme (FMC). Cette course …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Egypte: 24 morts dans des violences lors d'une manifestation copte
LE CAIRE (AFP)Vingt-quatre personnes ont été tuées dimanche dans des affrontements opposant des manifestants coptes (chrétiens d'Egypte) aux forces de l'ordre dans le centre du Caire, les violences les plus meurtrières depuis la révolte qui a renversé le président Moubarak en février.Un couvre-feu a été décrété dans le centre de la capitale de 02H00 à 07H00 (00H00 à 05H00 GMT) pour tenter de rétablir le calme et la sécurité a été renforcée autour du Parlement, du siège du conseil des ministres et du musée archéologique du Caire.Plus de 200 personnes ont également été blessées en marge de cette manifestation qui …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Fire ravages hotel at Balaclava
A fire which started on a plot of grass land severely burnt part of Le Grand Mauritian Hotel, Balaclava on Sunday. According to a source, seven chalets, a kitchen and a restaurant were damaged. At 12.30 p.m, when the Terre Rouge police station received the call, firemen werer rushed to the spot. However, they could [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Bank One launches new credit card
The island’s first prepaid credit card will be launched by Bank One in November. At the bank’s headquarters on Friday, chief executive officer, Raj Dussoye emphasised on the security of the prepaid card, which allows multiple transactions. He said, “Provided with the same security features and protection as a VISA smart debit card, this prepaid [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
13 complete course in jewellery
The Jewelry Training Unit of the Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD) awarded certificates to 13 participants, who successfully completed the Diamonds and Diamond Grading Training Programme offered by the MITD in collaboration with European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) of South Africa. The award function took place on Friday at the Jewelry Training Unit in [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Travellers can now buy online insurance
The first online travel insurance service in Mauritius – I-Go – was launched by the Mauritius Union Group on Friday in Port Louis. It is a registered trademark of the Mauritius Union Group. On I-Go, customers can get individual, family or professional travel insurance. Kris Lutchmenarraidoo, CEO of Mauritius Union stated that travel insurance while [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
India offers gurudwara musical instruments
The newly appointed high commissioner of India to Mauritius, TP Seetharam donated musical instruments including a harmonium and tablas to Guru Singh Sabha, ‘gurudwara’ at Grande Rivière Sud Ouest on Sunday. Also present on this occasion were the priest of the gurudwara, Joga Singh and the director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Pailles SSS bags SEM award
Pailles State Secondary School (SSS) team A emerged as the winners of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) Young Investor Award 2011. The prize giving ceremony was held at Octave Wiehe Auditorium, Réduit on Saturday. The winning team registered the highest profits 2 per cent profit on the hypothetical Rs 100,000 they had invested on [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Education key to fight poverty: NGOs
On Sunday, the World Poverty Day which falls on October 17 was celebrated at the State House, Réduit. Some 1,500 people attended the event. On that occasion, several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called for better strategies on the part of the government to fight the scourge of poverty emphasising on the need for education which is [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MASA to elect board on Oct 23
Following the general meeting held last Sunday, the Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) will organise the elections for a new board of management on October 23. The deadline for filing of candidacy is October 17 from 9 am to noon at the headquarters of MASA. The members are expected to stand as candidates in the [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Youth learn life skills management
A certificate presentation ceremony was organised on Thursday at the Mahatma Gandhi State School (MGSS) by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Flacq and Brisée Verdière Youth Centres. Some 150 youngsters, aged between 15 and 22 years, from Bon Accueil State College, Bel Air State Secondary School, MGSS and the youth [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions demand public holiday on Oct 7
The Confederation des Trvailleurs du Secteur Prive (CTSP) celebrated World Day for Decent Work on October 7 at Rose Hill. The trade union walked from their headquarters in Rose Hill to the post office for a wreath laying ceremony at a monument dedicated to workers. The president of CTSP, Jane Ragoo demanded that October 7 [...]
10 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Zico and Rijkaard walk Asian qualifying tightrope
PARIS (AFP)Enticed to the Middle East by bumper contracts and the intrigue of new frontiers, Zico and Frank Rijkaard head a list of elite coaches whose reputations are on the line in Asia's 2014 World Cup qualifiers.Iraq coach Zico and his Saudi Arabia counterpart Rijkaard reflect the changing sporting landscape of a region thrust into the global spotlight by Qatar's sensational victory in the race to host the 2022 World Cup.The prospect of a first ever World Cup in the region has fired local imaginations, and high-profile coaches with European experience have been among the most notable beneficiaries.Zico and Rijkaard …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hrithik Roshan to be the brand ambassador of Rado watches?
It's not everyday that God can create perfection like Hrithik Roshan, because perfection cannot be recreated, it can only be duplicated! Ever since his debut film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai set the silver screen on fire, it's not just films, but also the brands which he associated with have been on the rise. According to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, Hrithik Roshan has now been signed up by the prestigious state-of-the-art Rado watches. After all, one star deserves another. What say!
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Strings compose qawwalli for Shootout At Wadala
Pakistan based band Strings has recorded their first song for director Sanjay Gupta's directorial venture Shootout at Wadala. The song is question is a qawwalli number that has been sung by Farid Ayaz, who was last year's winner of Coke Studio in Pakistan. Ayaz who makes his debut in India as a playback singer has previously sung in the Aman Ki Asha concert as well. The singer idolizes Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and is an admirer of his voice. Ayaz also plans to visit India along with Strings later this month in order to meet other producers. Incidentally, the film …
10 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
SRK gets fresh notice from Maharashtra Costal Zone Management Authority
Shah Rukh Khan, who is busy with the release of his film Ra.One, may find himself in troubled waters, literally so, with a fresh notice being sent to him by the Maharashtra Costal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) for flouting coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) norms with his latest construction behind his bungalow Mannat. This comes after the actor was sent a notice a while ago for the apparent illegal construction of a six storied building within the grounds of his bungalow Mannat. The said notice has been served, asking Khan to respond to the allegations of a six-storey structure on the …
09 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
NBA: dernière réunion avant l'annulation du début de saison
NEW YORK (AFP)Des dirigeants de la NBA et les représentants des joueurs de la Ligue nord-américaine de basket-ball devaient se rencontrer dimanche pour une réunion de la dernière chance avant la date limite pour l'annulation des deux premières semaines de la saison régulière, fixée à lundi.Selon le site internet du New York Times, le patron de la NBA David Stern et son adjoint Adam Silver devaient rencontrer le président du syndicat des joueurs (NBAPA) Derek Fisher et son directeur exécutif Billy Hunter à New York.Stern a indiqué mardi que si une solution n'était pas trouvée d'ici lundi pour mettre fin …
09 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?