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Port Louis celebrates International Day of Peace
As part of celebrations to mark the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Municipal Council of Port Louis, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris, organised a workshop on Wednesday at the city hall, Port Louis. International Day of Peace offers an opportunity to individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace. It [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Palestiniens: Barack Obama a rencontré Mahmoud Abbas à New York
NEW YORK (AFP)Barack Obama a rencontré mercredi soir pendant plus d'une heure le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas à New York, quelques heures après avoir rejeté à la tribune de l'ONU la demande d'adhésion d'un Etat de Palestine.Evènement"Le président Obama a fait part au président Abbas de son opposition au projet palestinien d'aller au Conseil de sécurité", habilité à statuer sur les demandes d'adhésion à l'ONU, à déclaré à des journalistes Nabil Abou Roudeina, porte-parole de M. Abbas."Le président Abbas a expliqué au président Obama la position palestinienne sur la démarche au Conseil de sécurité et sur le communiqué du Quartette …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
MIE showcases Williams’ potential to shock audiences
The Mauritius Institute of Education held a literary evening on September 16 to commemorate the birth centenary of American writer, Tennessee Williams at Frank Richard lecture theatre, MIE. Dr Pascal Nadal, lecturer and coordinator of the Performing Arts Unit of the MIE, interspersed short performances from the writer’s famous plays such as The Glass Menagerie [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
2 vehicles seized as Bramer fraud accused get bail
Officers of the Central Criminal Investigation Division are continuing the investigation in the embezzlement case at Bramer Banking Corporation. They seized two more vehicles on Wednesday. Police officials took away a Peugeot and a BMW, bringing the total number of vehicles seized to nine. Four of the suspects arrested as part of the enquiry were [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius respects religious freedom: US
The Constitution of Mauritius provides for freedom of religion. Other laws and policies also contribute to the freedom to practice any religion, states the 2010 report on International Religious Freedom. The report, published by the US Department of State, documents the status of religious freedom in almost 200 countries for the period July to December [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian firm signs deal to set up green fertiliser plant
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) has agreed to set up a bio fertiliser plant, estimated at Rs 2.36 million, in Mauritius. A memorandum of understanding with the Mauritius Cooperative Agricultural Federation Ltd (MCAF) was signed on Tuesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Bell Village. The agreement makes provision for the transfer of technology [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 22/09/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 20:15
22 Sep 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – jeudi 22/09/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 19:20
22 Sep 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 22/09/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 18:50
22 Sep 2011, MBC
Samachar – Thursday 22/09/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 18:25
22 Sep 2011, MBC
CPE examinations 2011: time table
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources wishes to inform the public that the CPE Examinations 2011 have been scheduled as follows: Tuesday 18th October French – 9h to 10h45 Science – 12h to 13h Wednesday 19th October English – 9h to 10h45 Thursday 20th October History & Geography – 9h to 10h Asian languages/ Arabic – 11h15 to 13h Friday 21st October Mathematics – 9h to 10h45
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
RDB all set to work on few more exciting projects
Internationally acclaimed music artists RDB might just add another feather to their cap. On the one hand, they are currently basking in the glory of 'Shera Di Kaum Punjabi' from Speedy Singhs, and on the other, they are all set to take on a few more exciting projects soon. If grapevine is to be believed then Aftab Shivdasani is very fond of the brothers and is keen on working with them again. The actor had a great experience while working with RDB during Aloo Chaat which he produced and acted in. Currently, Aftab is busy with the sequel to 1920 …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Assange autobiography 'to hit shelves despite row'
LONDON (AFP)The autobiography of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was to go on sale Thursday despite efforts by the Australian anti-secrecy campaigner to suppress the book, its British publisher said.The book -- "Julian Assange: The Unauthorised Autobiography" -- reportedly includes his first direct comments on allegations of rape in Sweden that led to the former computer hacker fighting an extradition battle in Britain.Publisher Canongate said Wednesday it was the first draft of Assange's autobiography as delivered to them in March 2011, and that they were going ahead with publication despite Assange's attempts to prevent them."On 7 June 2011, with 38 publishing …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sayali Bhagat signed as the brand ambassador of MTNL Bharat Berry services
Former beauty queen turned actress Sayali Bhagat has been signed as the brand ambassador of MTNL's Bharat Berry services (Blackberry like services by Government owned telecom service provider MTNL). Previously, actresses Deepika Padukone and Preity Zinta have endorsed government owned telecom services by BSNL, but this is the first time that a Bollywood actress has been signed on to endorse telecom services by MTNL. Sayali said, "Proud to be associated with MTNL Bharat Berry as their Brand Ambassador and become the first user through MTNL" Ajay Data, Founder and Managing Director, at Bharat Berry services by MTNL said, "We cordially …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US lose Torres for at least two months
CHICAGO (AFP)US midfielder Jose Torres underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a broken bone on the outside of his left foot and will be sidelined for at least two months, US Soccer announced.Torres' Mexican club, Pachuca, set the return timetable for the 23-year-old Texan after the operation on his fifth left metatarsal.New American coach Jurgen Klinsmann, still searching for his first victory after three matches in the job, has started Torres in all three US matches since taking over the squad on July 29.The loss of Torres comes a day after US midfielder Stuart Holden returned to the lineup for …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Espagne: le Real et le Barça marquent le pas
MADRID (Espagne) (AFP)Les deux Grands ont marqué le pas mercredi pour la 5e journée de championnat, le Barça ayant dû se démener pour remonter face à un grand Valence (2-2), leader provisoire de la Liga, le Real n'ayant lui pas réussi à trouver la solution à Santander (0-0).Les hommes d'Unai Emery, loin de se recroqueviller dans leur camp, n'ont pas eu peur d'aller provoquer le grand Barça et de se mesurer à lui dans le jeu.Les Catalans, qui ont dû puiser dans leurs ressources pour revenir au score, ont énormément souffert face à la vitesse des attaquants valenciens.Côté gauche notamment, …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Gautham Menon's film starring Prateik re-titled as Ek Deewana Tha
Even as we get to hear that the new Ranbir Kapoor starrer is named after a song from a film starring his uncle Randhir Kapoor, the new Prateik starrer is named after a song in a Rishi Kapoor starrer. While Ayan Mukerjee's film with Ranbir is titled Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Gautham Menon's love story with Prateik has just been christened Ek Deewana Tha. Prateik who has now dropped the Babbar from his name is hell-bent on going the solo-hero way in a big way. So now his next release a love story that was earlier titled Prem Katha has …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le typhon Roke, qui a causé des perturbations à Tokyo, traverse Fukushima
TOKYO (AFP)Le typhon Roke est arrivé mercredi soir près de Fukushima après avoir traversé le centre du Japon où il a fait au moins cinq morts, forcé des habitants à rejoindre des lieux d'évacuation et causé quelques dégâts, y compris à Tokyo où le fonctionnement des transports était perturbé.Venu de l'océan Pacifique par le sud, ce typhon avait atteint la préfecture centrale de Shizuoka vers 14H00 heure locale (05H00 GMT) avant d'avancer dans la région tokyoïte.Porteur de pluies diluviennes et de rafales de vent approchant les 200 km/h, Roke a continué de parcourir l'île principale de Honshu à environ 50 …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Japan, South Korea cruise to Olympic wins
HONG KONG (AFP)Asian giants Japan and South Korea cantered to home wins while Australia fired blanks in a dour draw on Wednesday in the final round of qualifying for the 2012 Olympics.In front of an expectant home crowd in Tosu, Japan beat Malaysia 2-0, with a goal in either half breaking the visitors' doughty defence.Dominating the game throughout, Takashi Sekizuka's side opened the scoring in the tenth minute after midfielder Keigo Higashi latched onto a defence-splitting pass to slot the ball beyond the Malaysian goalkeeper.The home side frayed their supporters' nerves spurning several good chances and finding Malaysian keeper Khairul …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Italie: l'AC Milan et la Roma à la relance
ROME (AFP)Les grands d'Italie qui ont mal commencé leur championnat tentent de lancer leur saison lors de la 4e journée, disputée en semaine, l'AC Milan mercredi contre l'Udinese, et l'AS Roma jeudi contre Sienne, alors que l'Inter s'est incliné hier à Novara 3 à 1, entraînant le limogeage de son entraîneur.Naples (1er) et la Juventus Turin (2e) viseront eux une troisième victoire de rang, le leader au Chievo Vérone, la Juve contre Bologne.Le Milan n'a pas raté son entrée en C1 (2-2 à Barcelone), mais son début de championnat, si. Battu à Naples (3-1), le champion sortant a à peine …
21 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?