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SBM, E-Inclusion Foundation offers 3,000 PCs to 18 tertiary institutions
Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) in collaboration with the E-Inclusion Foundation has offered 3,000 refurbished PCs to youngsters of 18 tertiary institutions on Thursday at the headquarters of the SBM in Port Louis. In this project titled “IT project with E-Inclusion Foundation”, the SBM has invested more than [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Faugoo launches onion farming
Mauritius is a country where agriculture is one of the key callings. This was said by the minister of Agro Industry and Food Security, Satya Veyash Faugoo at the launching ceremony of the ‘Initiative to Onion Cultivation 2011’ at Nouvelle Découverte on Thursday. The Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute has developed a variety of onion [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Think Mauritius proposes tariff system to end water woes
Think Mauritius, a group led by Kumara Venkatasawmy has proposed to introduce a well defined tariff system to discourage wastage of water in a press meet on Wednesday. Venkatasawmy believes that it will help sensitise people to rationalise the consumption of water. He said, “The concerned authority must undertake studies to determine the volume of [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
BoM publishes inflation survey
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) carried out its 11th Inflation Expectations Survey in May this year. Out of 50 organisations in the financial and real estate sectors, 46 responded to the survey undertaken on inflation rate for the 12 months period ending this April. According to the survey, 41.3 per cent of the respondents consider [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
100 women to receive basic ICT training
The National Institute for Cooperative Entrepreneurship (NICE) in collaboration with Venyleos Computer Training Centre has developed an information and communication technology(ICT) programme for women. The aim is to provide basic training to women and promote the entrepreneurial culture in the island. It is important to regroup them under cooperative societies so that they get a [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Midlands civic association hosts green awards
The Association Civique Midlands held its second edition of the Green Awards(Mauritius) at the Labourdonnais hotel in Port Louis on Wednesday. Several companies such as Mauritius Telecom, Mauvilac,Amoris, Toyota and Droopnath Ramphul State Secondary school were awarded for their green initiatives and their contribution in the field of environment. The minister of Environment and Sustainable [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Bunwaree announces new projects for MITD
The minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwaree, announced the setting up of a regional Training of Trainers Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training on Thursday. A sum of two million rupees has been earmarked for consultancy services to develop a business plan for that purpose. “In a bid to make [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister gives tips on saving energy
Switching off radio, television and all other connected electrical appliances and using the washing machines at night. These are a few tips given by the deputy prime minister and minister of Energy and Public Utilities Rashid Beebeejaun on Thursday at Domaines des Pailles. He was speaking at the launch of a consultative workshop to update [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
IWA hosts Indian food fair this Saturday
A fundraiser cannot get more mouth-watering. The Indian Women’s Association (IWA), a non-profit organisation, is hosting the Indian Food Fair this Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Phoenix. The fare is wide, and as varied, from snacks such as dosa and chaat to tandoori food and biryani, there is enough for all [...]
10 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Prince Philip celebrates 90th birthday
LONDON (AFP)He said Britons found the duke's "inimitable" down-to-earth style "endearing" and the country owed him a "deserved debt of gratitude."Buckingham Palace has released 90 facts about the duke to mark his birthday, including that he drives a liquid petroleum gas taxi around London and designed the Inter-University Tiddlywinks Championship trophy.The formal marking of his 90th birthday will be a service of thanksgiving at Saint George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, attended by the royal family, with a reception to follow. A special commemorative coin has also been produced.The no-frills celebrations are very much in keeping with his character.As a youth, …
10 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Abhishek and Amitabh jam it up for Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap
Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan last shared screen space in AB Corp's Paa. Now in Big B's forthcoming film Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap, Abhishek joins his dad for what promises to be a chartbuster track. The song has even been sung by the father-son duo. Big B tweeted about this last night, "At home and working out new promo for 'Bbuddah' ... this one with Abhishek and me singing ... cool and rocking!!!" We are sure Big B fans can't wait to watch this pulsating number.
10 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Dharmendra to pen his autobiography
After completing 50 years in the film industry and having acted in over 255 films, Dharmendra is all set to walk down the memory lane and write his own autobiography. The book will be written in Urdu as it is the language the superstar is most comfortable with. This book is surely going to be a reader's delight as it will give fans an insight into his personal life and narrate his journey starting from his childhood to current date, his struggles and successes in finding a foothold in the industry. Surely, Dharmendra's fans world over will gear up this …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Yémen: selon des experts US, Saleh a été visé par une bombe, pas un obus
WASHINGTON (AFP)Lattentat dont a été victime le président yéménite Ali Abdallah Saleh le 3 juin était une tentative dassassinat probablement montée de lintérieur, ont affirmé jeudi des experts américains du renseignement.Le cabinet Stratfor affirme que lexplosion a été provoquée par une bombe placée dans la mosquée faisant partie du complexe présidentiel à Sanaa, et non par un obus tiré par mortier ou un char.M. Saleh, opéré à Ryad, est sorti de lunité des soins intensifs après le "succès" de son opération selon Sanaa, alors que son éventuel retour aux affaires est vivement contesté par les jeunes protestataires.La thèse des experts …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Five Mexicans suspended for doping - federation
MEXICO CITY (AFP)Five Mexican internationals, currently taking part in the Gold Cup tournament in the United States, were on Thursday suspended for doping, the secretary general of the countrys football federation (Femexfut) announced.The five were named as goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who plays for the America club in Mexico, defenders Francisco Javier Rodriguez, of Dutch side PSV, and Edgar Duenas of Toluca in Mexico.Midfielders Antonio Naelson, of Toluca, and Atlantas Christian Bermudez are the other two players."From now well go through a very difficult period which will see the players separated and an inquiry opened. Its an unpleasant and difficult moment …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Belgian festival bans horse meat to bag Morrissey
BRUSSELS (AFP)"Mind you, we have had quite a few angry reactions from fans who know about our famous sausages -- but we're not telling festival-goers 'don't eat meat,' they'll just have to get them off-site on the day," Cools underlined.The event, now in its 37th year, also features Joe Cocker, Thin Lizzy, the Heartbreaks and Paolo Nutini -- running from July 29 to closing act Sister Bliss's Faithless DJ set in the early hours of August 8.The Smiths' UK chart-topping second album in 1985 was entitled "Meat is Murder," providing Morrissey with a platform ever since from which to espouse …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Cyclisme: victoire au sprint de Degenkolb dans la 4e étape du Dauphiné
MACON (AFP)L'Allemand John Degenkolb (HTC) a remporté au sprint la 4e étape du Critérium du Dauphiné, jeudi à Mâcon, où le Britannique Bradley Wiggins (Sky) a conservé le maillot de leader.Deux jours après s'être imposé à Lyon, Degenkolb (22 ans) a enlevé son deuxième succès depuis le départ de l'épreuve. Il a devancé cette fois le Norvégien Edvald Boasson Hagen et l'Argentin Juan Jose Haedo.Le Lituanien Tomas Vaitkus a pris la quatrième place devant le Français William Bonnet et l'Américain Tyler Farrar au terme des 173,5 kilomètres.Le Français Jérémy Roy et l'Italien Adriano Malori, partis à l'avant dès les premiers …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Les Pays-Bas douchent les espoirs d'adhésion de Sofia et Bucarest à Schengen
LUXEMBOURG (AFP)Le gouvernement néerlandais a douché jeudi les espoirs dune intégration rapide de la Roumanie et de la Bulgarie à Schengen, en exigeant une période de probation dau moins un an pour sassurer de leur capacité à contrôler les frontières de lespace sans passeport de lUE."Il est encore trop tôt pour prendre une décision (sur lentrée de ces deux pays) et cela va sans doute prendre un peu de temps avant que nous soyons en mesure de le faire", a averti le ministre de lImmmigration Gerd Leers, lors dune réunion avec ses homologues européens à Luxembourg.Sofia et Bucarest veulent pouvoir …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le Waterpark vise les Réunionnais
Le parc de loisirs de Belle-Mare veut faire les yeux doux aux touristes réunionnais et également accueillir de plus en plus de séminaires et de réceptions.
09 Jun 2011, business.mega.mu
Services bancaires mobiles par MCB
La Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) introduit deux services dans le paysage bancaire mauricien
09 Jun 2011, business.mega.mu
Pravind Jugnauth, s’est envolé ce lundi pour Lisbonne
Pravind Jugnauth, s’est envolé pour assister à l’assemblée générale annuelle de la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) 2011 qui se tient du mardi 7 juin au vendredi 10 juin.
09 Jun 2011, business.mega.mu