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CTSP plans sit-in at Ministry of Labour
The Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Privé (CTSP) plans to host a sit-in in front of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment if the minister does not agree to meet them. Speaking to The Independent, the president of the CTSP, Reeaz Chuttoo said that from 2008 employees of the Gros Cailloux Sugar Estate [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Data on haemophilia nears completion
The establishment of a national haemophilia registry in Mauritius has reached its final stage. This project that was initiated on World Haemophilia Day in April 2011 by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, in collaboration with the NGO, Haemophilia Patients and Parents Support Group (HPPSG), will reach fruition in the beginning of September. [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Inter-ministerial collaboration sought to fight diabetes
The number of patients with diabetes in Mauritius is quite high along with it other non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases are rising at an alarming rate. It has become fundamental for greater collaboration between universities and the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life to address the main health issues. This [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Edu Min tackles pre-voc dropouts
The number of dropouts in the pre-vocational sector is relatively higher than in main stream. In a bid to address this problem, a more holistic approach has been adopted whereby a Concept Paper has been worked out by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources. In the same line of thought, a national forum on [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
SAJ, PM, Bérenger join mass to honour St Louis
The Cathedral of Port Louis was crowded on Thursday on the occasion of the big mass presided over by Bishop Maurice Piat. This was in celebration of Saint Louis. In addition to all the clergy of the country, many politicians attended the mass, including President of the Republic, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister Dr Navin [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
La sprinteuse Marie Jane Vincent récompensée par ABC Motors
Marie Jane Vincent, la nouvelle star de l’athlétisme mauricien, a été chaudement applaudie par son sponsor et employeur ABC Motors après s’être illustrée aux récents Jeux des îles de l’océan Indien (JIOI). La jeune femme a décroché la médaille d’or aux 200 mètres et l’argent au 100 mètres aux JIOI 2011. Persévérance et combativité C’est lors d’une cérémonie de reconnaissance qui a eu lieu mardi le 23 août que Dean Ah Chuen, directeur exécutif d’ABC Motors, a félicité Marie Jane Vincent pour sa performance. Dean Ah Chuen a par la même occasion invité tout le monde à s’inspirer de l’esprit …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Storm delays Martin Luther King memorial ceremony
WASHINGTON (AFP)The long-awaited dedication of a US national memorial to slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King scheduled for this weekend has been delayed due to Hurricane Irene, organizers have said.The dedication -- slated for Sunday, the 48th anniversary of King's "I Have a Dream" speech -- will instead take place in September or October, said Harry Johnson, head of the memorial project."It is with a heavy heart and enormous disappointment that we announce that, in the interest of public safety, we are forced to change our plans," Johnson told a news conference.Johnson said that the dedication would be "moved …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
What really happened between Chitrangda & the Roshans?
Why was Chitrangda Singh suddenly replaced by Jacqueline Fernandez in the mutant's role in Krissh 3? Though both the parties give the age-old excuse of date problems, there is more to this parting of professional ways than meets the eye. Apparently Chitrangda was not comfortable with some of the requirements for the role. Says a source, "Initially, Chitrangda was most excited about the mutant's role. She had begun to read up as much as possible on the subject and had even begun physical preparation. The clothes, makeup, body language and speech quality were all discussed. Chitrangda had even begun to …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salman Khan to fly to the US for treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Salman Khan is considered as the toughest actor in Bollywood known for beating up dozens of goons at a go on screen. But even our toughest hero can suffer from physical ailments. Salman Khan's health has been in news for the past several weeks now, as we reported few days back, he was suffering from a nerve pain. But now it has been revealed that he is suffering from a nerve disorder called Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes a stabbing or electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face. Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Norvège: Anders Behring Breivik "n'est pas un loup solitaire", selon son mentor
OSLO (AFP)Le Norvégien qui a tué 77 personnes en juillet, Anders Behring Breivik, "n'est pas un loup solitaire", a estimé jeudi un Britannique considéré comme son "mentor", après avoir été entendu comme témoin par la police à Oslo.Lors de son audience, la police s'est montrée "très intéressée" par des cellules britanniques d'extrême droite évoquées par Behring Breivik, a ajouté Paul Ray, un blogueur ex-militant du mouvement d'extrême droite English Defence League (EDL), interviewé par l'agence de presse norvégienne NTB."Je ne crois pas que Breivik soit un loup solitaire. (...) Il fait partie d'un mouvement plus large qui a son propre …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
NFDC's Film Bazaar opens applications for 2012
NFDC's Film Bazaar serves as a platform for filmmakers to connect with international partners who are keen to participate in any aspect of their projects and if an experienced filmmaker is looking towards reaching world cinema markets/audiences. In the recent past, Film Bazaar has supported varied award winning films like I Am Kalam, Onir's I Am, Dibakar Banerjee's L.S.D and upcoming films Shanghai and Anurag Kashyap's That Girl In The Yellow Boots. NFDC is currently gearing up for its 5th year of Film Bazaar which has two distinct segments namely - the Co-production Market and Work in Progress Lab under …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Violence mars Europa League tie in Athens
ATHENS (AFP)Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the Europa League group stage despite losing 2-1 to hosts Panathinaikos Thursday in a match marred by crowd violence at the Athens Olympic Stadium.Italian referee Antonio Damato stopped the game in the fifth minute when a flare was thrown by Maccabi fans from the upper tier of the stadium towards Panathinaikos supporters in the lower tier, sparking a free-for-all between the two groups.Riot police used teargas to bring a halt to the violence and the foggy atmosphere in the stadium forced the players to leave the pitch.Panathinaikos fans set fire to a few plastic …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sanjay Gupta's Shootout At Wadala now has Pakistani connection
Recently it was reported that John Abraham would be doing a 'Ganpat' act for Sanjay Gupta in his dramatic thriller Shootout At Wadala. As it turns out, this isn't going to be the only attraction in the film inspired by real incidents that had shocked the nation in the 80s. It will also have a Pakistani connection to it, courtesy country's pop band Strings which would also be composing music for the film. The band members have also reached Indian shores and are jamming it all up in a music studio. "Yes, both Bilal Maqsood as well as Faisal Kapadia …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US Open : Monfils sur la route de Djokovic
NEW YORK (AFP)Gaël Monfils (N.7) pourrait retrouver le N.1 mondial Novak Djokovic en quart de finale de l'US Open, après avoir déjà croisé le Serbe -et perdu- à ce même stade ces deux dernières semaines aux Masters 1000 de Montréal et Cincinnati ainsi qu"en 2010 à Flushing Meadows.Le N.1 Français débutera face au Bulgare Grigor Dimitrov, selon le tirage au sort du dernier tournoi du Grand Chelem de la saison, effectué jeudi.Sévèrement battu par le Serbe en quart l'an dernier à New York -7-6 (7/2), 6-1, 6-2-, Monfils a été balayé à Montréal mi-août (6-2, 6-1) mais a donné du …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Finie l’appropriation des terres
Le projet LAVIMS permet de sauvegarder plus efficacement les données en ce qui concerne les terres
25 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu
ENL Investment buys 5.2% of shares in Rogers
The company bought 1.31 million shares in Rogers & Co. on Aug. 23
25 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu
Social media workshop in Mauritius
Social networks are attracting a large number of people
25 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu
Govt is offering grant to invest in an onion curing unit
With a curing unit, onions can be stored in better conditions
25 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu
Medical tourism is becoming a fast growing area in Mauritius
Mauritius has set a target of attracting 100,000 foreign patients by 2020
25 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Union Assurance opened its branch in Mahé, Seychelles
The group wants to develop a strong relationship with Seychelles
25 Aug 2011, business.mega.mu