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Parents take school to Supreme Court
Sananneden Thylamay and Poovaneshwaree Naiker Thylamay, parents of six-year-old Keshavamurthi Thylamay have filed a complaint at the Supreme Court against their son’s school authorities for having failed their duty towards the students. The child’s parents are asking for Rs 12 million as compensation from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the trauma their [...]
06 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
FSL examines Loto claimant’s damaged ticket
On Wednesday, the alleged Rs 35.8 million loto winner, Vidinand Kallotee, presented himself at the Central Criminal Investigation Division (CCID), Port Louis again. Kallotee, 48, a handyman from Plaine des Roches completed procedures over the securing of his ticket by investigators and visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Moka for an examination of his ticket. [...]
06 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
US embassy gives grant to Police Force
The IT Unit of the police force has been engaging in Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) training since 2008. In supporting the Mauritius Police Force, the US embassy recognises the increasing use of the Internet, social media sites and digital equipment of various types in criminal activities and the growing pressure on police to investigate and prosecute. [...]
06 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Sayed-Hossen urges Africa to remove barriers to improve trade
On Wednesday, the minister of Industry and Commerce, Cader Sayed-Hossen declared the 2nd General Assembly of the African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC) open at Balaclava. The event was also attended by the director of the Mauritius Accreditation Service (MAURITAS), Neeren Gopee, who gave the welcome speech. Tarana Loumabeka from the African Union as well as representatives [...]
06 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Steve Jobs legacy reaches far beyond Apple
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP)"Apple really created the modern smartphone era, not just for business but for the consumer," Gartenberg said. "Prior to the iPhone, smartphones were about keyboards, not touchscreens; it was a business device."And with the iPhone came an "app economy" of smartphone software programs to play games, monitor health, track exercise, navigate and more.Golvin cited the iPhone as the impetus for Google to dive into the mobile business with Android software for smartphones."There were phones that accessed the Internet before the iPhone, but it completely changed the paradigm and brought it to mainstream consumers," Golvin said. "Now look at …
06 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
How do you solve a problem like Lionel Messi?
PARIS (AFP)By common consensus the world's best player, Lionel Messi is shy and softly spoken off the pitch and is more likely to be found playing on his PlayStation than tearing up the dance-floor in his local nightclub.As problem players go, Messi is not an obvious candidate, but for fans of Argentina he remains a frustrating enigma.World-beating for Barcelona, he is a different player in the sky blue and white of his country and his record of 17 goals in 62 internationals is a poor return for a man who scores goals in his sleep for Barca."I am not going …
06 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Apple annonce la mort de son cofondateur Steve Jobs
NEW YORK (AFP)Apple, le fabricant informatique américain, a annoncé mercredi soir la mort de son emblématique ancien directeur général Steve Jobs, âgé de 56 ans, qui avait cofondé la société en 1976 et avait orchestré le lancement des produits vedettes de la marque, du Mac à l'iPad."Nous sommes profondément attristés d'annoncer que Steve Jobs est décédé aujourd'hui", indique un bref communiqué du conseil d'administration de la société."Le caractère brillant, la passion et l'énergie de Steve ont été la source d'innovations innombrables qui enrichissent et améliorent nos vies à tous", ajoute le groupe californien.Né à San Francisco le 24 février 1955, …
06 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Raveena Tandon to star in Neerav Ghosh's next
After co-producing the well-received Chalo Dilli, Mahesh Bhupathi has now moved on. His next production will be an independent production and that too with Raveena Tandon in the lead. The comedy that Bhupathi will produce with Raveena in the lead is being described as a "Delhi Belly without the expletives but still with the anything-goes mood speed and dialogues." The film goes on the floors later this year and will be directed by Neerav Ghosh whose debut film Soundtrack featuring Rajeev Khandelwal as a deaf DJ, is on release. Neerav's film that Bhupathi has asked Raveena to do is an …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le Britannique Mo Farah désigné athlète européen de l'année
PARIS (AFP)Le Britannique Mo Farah, champion du monde du 5000 m en août, a été désigné athlète européen de l'année, a annoncé la Fédération européenne d'athlétisme mercredi.L'athlète de 28 ans, originaire de Somalie, également médaillé d'argent sur 10.000 m aux Mondiaux de Daegu (Corée du Sud) cet été, a devancé lors de ce vote le sprinteur français Christophe Lemaître, médaillé de bronze sur 200 m, distingué l'an dernier.Chez les dames, c'est la Russe Mariya Savinova, championne du monde du 800 m cet été, qui a été désignée athlète européenne de l'année.Farah, aussi champion d'Europe du 5000m et du 10.000m, et …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Get off that stage and keep your speeches for yourselves!
They just start talking their nonsense anywhere. No respect for religions/cultural events nor for their opponents. Related posts:Their fear to witness a decrease in hindusCollection of political speeches n jokes 2010Rise and fall in the Price of Petrol (Nov 2009)
05 Oct 2011, Yashvin, pages of my life
A "l'hôtel des révolutionnaires!", sur le front de mer de Syrte
SYRTE (Libye) (AFP)Ce devait être un lieu de villégiature pour les barons de la Libye de Mouammar Kadhafi. Flambant neuf mais déjà presque en ruine, l'hôtel de luxe Alkardabiya, au nord-est de Syrte assiégée, sert désormais de poste d'observation aux combattants du nouveau régime.La vue est superbe, telle une carte postale: des balcons grêlés d'impacts de tirs, le regard plonge directement dans les eaux bleues transparentes de la Méditerranée, dont la plage n'est qu'à quelques pas en contrebas.L'immense piscine à moitié remplie d'eau saumâtre et les fauteuils de plage enchevêtrés sur le solarium rappelle que la guerre est passée par …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Raccordement: Mare-Longue à Mare-aux-Vacoas
Les travaux de raccordement entre Mare-Longue à Mare-aux-Vacoas sont presque achevés.
05 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Bulgaria to face UEFA hearing over racist chants
GENEVA (AFP)UEFA said on Wednesday that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) after a Euro 2012 qualifier in Sofia when home fans abused England's black players with racist chants."The BFS is to face charges of discriminatory behaviour relating to chanting by home supporters during the Group G game in Sofia on 2 September as well as charges relating to the setting-off and throwing of fireworks," said UEFA in a statement on its website.The case will be heard by the European football governing body's disciplinary committee on October 13.Several of England's black players were subjected to …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Bob Dylan favourite for Nobel literature prize
LONDON (AFP)Bob Dylan has surged into the position of hot favourite for the Nobel Literature Prize after a wave of late bets on the legendary singer-songwriter, a leading bookmakers said Wednesday.Ladbrokes reported that 80 percent of the bets taken over a 12-hour period went on Dylan, causing his odds to tumble from 100-1 to 5-1 ahead of Thursday's announcement.Wagers have been placed by punters from Japan, Canada, Sweden -- the home of the Nobel committee -- and nearly every country in Europe, the London-based bookmakers said.Punters have shunned previous favourites Haruki Murakami, now at 8-1, and Tomas Transtroemer (10-1).Given the …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro 2012: enterré un peu vite avec les Bleus, Nasri serre les dents
PARIS (AFP)Critiqué en septembre après avoir agacé le sélectionneur, à moitié enterré par des performances insipides en équipe de France, Samir Nasri est venu faire mercredi son mea culpa et bonne figure avant le match des éliminatoires de l'Euro-2012 contre l'Albanie vendredi."J'ai beaucoup de choses à faire oublier sur mes dernières sorties. J'ai été un peu décrié mais j'avais des responsabilités et je n'ai pas été bon, s'est-il douloureusement souvenu. Quand l'ambiance est tellement pesante, tu veux faire la guerre à tout le monde et tu t'égares un peu".Au point d'ailleurs d'être laissé sur le banc contre la Roumanie (0-0) …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
ICT ministry considers hosting .mu
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is seriously considering re-delegating the administration of the country code top-level domain (Dot Mu).
05 Oct 2011, business.mega.mu
Première victoire diplomatique pour la Palestine dans sa quête d'un Etat
PARIS (AFP)Les Palestiniens ont engrangé mercredi une première victoire diplomatique dans leur quête d'une reconnaissance internationale d'un Etat, avec l'approbation d'une recommandation à l'Unesco pour faire de la Palestine un membre à part entière de cette organisation.Selon des sources au sein de l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'éducation, les sciences et la culture, le conseil exécutif de cette agence a approuvé à une forte majorité, par 40 voix sur 58, une recommandation d'attribuer à la Palestine ce statut de membre à part entière.Quatre pays ont voté contre, dont les Etats-Unis, et 14 se sont abstenus, dont la France et l'Espagne, …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Polish 'King of Football Fans' eyes parliament seat
WARSAW (AFP)With just days left until Poland's general election, Andrzej Bobowski works the crowd, shaking hands and holding babies like any vote-hunting politician.But forget sharp suits and telegenic ties: Bobowski sports a football-decked crown and regal robe.Despite his oddball image, the October 9 ballot is serious for Poland's "King of Fans", amid broad-brush moves by the government to stem hooliganism before the country hosts the 2012 European Championships.The fan-friendly image of Prime Minister Donald Tusk, an ardent supporter and Sunday league player, has been tarnished as anger spills from the hardcore to the mainstream football fan over the scale of …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
UEFA revamps timetables for international events
LONDON (AFP)European qualifying matches for major international tournaments will be played across six days between Thursdays and Tuesdays from 2014 to maximise TV coverage and broadcast income.The move will leave international teams with only a two-day break between qualifying matches in World Cup and European Championship double-headers, in what is being dubbed 'The Week of Football' by UEFA, European football's governing body.Teams will play either Thursdays and Sundays, Fridays and Mondays, or Saturdays and Tuesdays.Most double-headers are currently being played on Fridays and Tuesdays, giving an extra day of rest, but UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino, speaking at the Leaders …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Turquie: Erdogan défend les Palestiniens et qualifie Israël de "menace"
PRETORIA (AFP)Le Premier ministre turc, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, en visite en Afrique du Sud, s'est posé mercredi en défenseur des Palestiniens et a accusé Israël d'être une "menace" pour sa région car il détient la bombe atomique.M. Erdogan a par ailleurs réaffirmé l'intention d'Ankara d'appliquer des sanctions contre la Syrie, malgré l'échec de la résolution du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU.Selon les médias turcs, les sanctions devraient être annoncées dimanche lors d'une visite de M. Erdogan à des camps de réfugiés syriens à Hatay (sud de la Turquie)."J'ai demandé à plusieurs responsables israéliens combien d'Israéliens ont été tués par des …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?