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Consensus sur le gel des Rs 144,7 M
Gouvernement et opposition ont pu dégager, pour la toute première fois, un consensus sur l´affaire Medpoint : geler l´argent déboursé par l´Etat pour l´achat de l´ex-clinique du Dr Krishan Kumar Malhotra, le temps que l´affaire soit élucidée. En effet, la Private Notice Question du leader de l´opposition Paul Bérenger, sur le chèque de Rs 144,7 M émis le 29 décembre 2010, a permis à nos parlementaires d´accorder leurs violons de façon unanime sur ce qu´on qualifie de "scandale du siècle". A l´issue de cette séance tout feu tout flamme, marquée par de vifs échanges entre opposition et majorité, le Speaker …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jackson estate blasts convicted doctor's TV show
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Murray, who was paid $150,000 a month by Jackson, was remanded in custody after being convicted over the star's death on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, where the singer was rehearsing for a series of comeback concerts in London.The doctor faces up to four years in jail, and is due back in court on November 29 for sentencing.The estate's letter to MSNBC said: "No sooner was Conrad Murray ordered led away in handcuffs... than we discovered your MSNBC network inexplicably will showcase him in primetime... as if he is worthy of celebrity."Excerpts from the show so far …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ganga Asnan : hommage à la déesse Ganga
Les Mauriciens de foi hindoue célèbrent la fête Ganga Asnan ce jeudi 10 novembre, en hommage à la déesse Ganga qui personnifie la rivière sacrée du Gange. Le Ganga Asnan est l’un des fêtes religieuses les plus importantes du calendrier hindou où tous les hindous ont la possibilité de se laver de ses péchés et sentir ses peines et ses souffrances atténuées. Ganga Asnan est considéré comme un jour de purification. A Maurice, cette fête est célébrée dans la joie et la bonne humeur alors qu’hommes, femmes et enfants de tous les coins de l´île vont à la plage pour …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Water cuts to last till January
The Central Water Authority (CWA) is anticipating a difficult water situation over the next two months, stated the minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun. The minister was replying to a question by MP Stéphanie Anquetil on Tuesday, regarding measures taken for better water supply for the dry season. Beebeejaun reassured the public that [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Positive reinforcement to tackle indiscipline in schools’
The British Council launched a series of school leadership workshops on November 9, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE). Pamela Wright, national leader of education, executive head teacher at the Wade Deacon High School, UK talked to an audience of principals and head teachers about discipline in [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
UoM launches endemic, medicinal plant garden
To raise awareness on the different endemic flora species that exist on the island, the University of Mauritius officially launched an endemic and medicinal plant garden on Wednesday at its farm in Reduit. Present at the event was the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah and the minister of Agro-Industry [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions point out
The Federation of Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU) president, Toolsyraj Benydin held a press conference over budget’s impact on the Public Service, on Wednesday in Port Louis. Among the issues raised is concerning measures taken in the budget that public officials should work on Saturday. Benydin noted that already several departments are working on [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Harel Frères group rebranded
After having changed its name to Terra, Groupe Harel Frères will begin its operations in January 2012. This was announced by chief executive officer Cyril Mayer at a press conference on Wednesday at Labourdonnais Hotel. The restructuring and adoption of its new identity is subject to the approval of the shareholders‘ meeting on November 23.“The [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Children screened for diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. It is a month to create awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of preventing it. The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life will be targeting children this month. The special mobile caravan will be going across the country providing free diabetes screening for children. “We need [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Government unveils new portal
The National Computer Board (NCB) and FRCI signed a contract on Wednesday during a workshop to unveil the new Government Portal Technology and Infrastructure. Consequently, FRCI will now manage the new portal. This was done in presence of the minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum, the executive director of the NCB, Dan [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
HRDC organises work placement for students on vacation
The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) is organising a three-day workshop at its premises in Ebène for Lower VI and pre-vocational students as part of the work placement programme during the November-December school holidays. The launch ceremony was held on Wednesday. During his address, the director of the HRDC, Raj Auckloo stated that the aim [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Union battles against CHC privatisation
The president of the Port Louis Maritime Employees Association (PLMEA), Alain Edouard said that the union held a meeting on Tuesday. This was to discuss the measures announced by the minister of Finance, Xavier-Luc Duval on the need to look out for a strategic partner for the Cargo Handling Corporation (CHC).Edouard said that the union [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Seats available in lower forms
In a communiqué issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources on Wednesday, parents are being informed that a limited number of vacant seats are available in Forms II, III and IV. This is in regard to some Regional State Secondary Schools (SS), Mahatma Gandhi Secondary Schools and the Rabindranath Tagore Secondary School, for [...]
10 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
NTA Says Student Within Her Rights, Bus Company Agrees
The Independent sought out reactions from the National Transport Authority, as well as the private bus company Perle de la Savanne following a complaint letter published in November 2 edition titled “Victim of Public Transport”.
10 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Sole Iniesta strike gives Barcelona Cup edge
MADRID (AFP)Barcelona had to settle for a single-goal victory against third-tier club CD L'Hospitalet in the first leg of their Spanish Cup last 32 tie, with Andres Iniesta scoring the game's only goal.The reigning European champions had to do without several first-team regulars due to international call-ups, but coach Pep Guardiola still sent out a strong starting line-up containing the likes of Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez, Cesc Fabregas, David Villa and Iniesta for the short trip to L'Hospitalet, from the Barcelona suburbs.In front of a surprisingly sparse crowd, Barca monopolised possession, but their only goal came from Iniesta, who beat …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Neha Dhupia to launch her own line of lingerie and designer shoes
Neha Dhupia had a lot of men go weak in their knees when she first arrived in Bollywood wearing a bikini in her very first film Qayamat. Since then there has been no looking back for this hot babe who hasn't shied away from flaunting what she has. Now Neha, who was last seen in the film Gandhi To Hitler playing Eva Braun, is all set to launch her own line of lingerie and designer shoes. Neha herself has a huge collection of designer shoes most of which she has shopped abroad. The actress feels there aren't many options for …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euroligue de basket: Galatasaray se replace, Cantu prend la tête
PARIS (AFP)Galatasaray et Kazan se sont replacés dans la course en Euroligue grâce à leurs victoires mercredi lors de la 4e journée à Ljubljana (79-70) et Gdynia (72-68) dans le groupe D, tandis que Cantu a pris la tête du groupe A grâce à son succès contre Le Pirée (64-63).Les Turcs de Galatasaray, grâce notamment à Shipp (17 points) et Aldemir (18 pts), se sont imposés en Slovénie, alors que les Russes de Kazan sont allés s'imposer en Pologne, à Gdynia, bien aidés par les 23 points et l'adresse de Domercant (5 sur 8 aux tirs primés).Les deux clubs reviennent …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
UTV and Imtiaz Ali to remake Korean flick My Girlfriend Is An Agent
Until recently some of our filmmakers used to blatantly copy Hollywood and other foreign films. However, now it seems that bagging the official remake rights seems to be the order of the day. While we already have quite a few official remakes in the pipeline, UTV has gone ahead and acquired the remake rights of South Korean film My Girlfriend Is An Agent (MGIAA). The Hindi remake of this will be directed by choreographer Bosco (of Bosco-Caesar fame) while Imtiaz Ali and his wife Preety Ali will be on board as creative producer and co-producer respectively. MGIAA is the story …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Nicaragua: 4 morts et 10 blessés dans des heurts post-électoraux
MANAGUA (AFP)Quatre personnes ont été tuées et 10 blessées mardi dans le nord du Nicaragua lors d'affrontements ayant impliqué policiers, partisans et opposants du président Daniel Ortega, réélu dimanche lors d'un scrutin contesté par ses deux principaux adversaires, a annoncé mercredi la police.Les affrontements ont fait "un mort à Siuna et trois morts à San José de Cusmapa" dans le nord du pays, a annoncé le porte-parole de la police Fernando Borge lors d'une conférence de presse.Les premiers affrontements sont intervenus entre les partisans des deux camps mardi soir à Coperna, à 500 kilomètres au nord-ouest de Managua, la capitale. …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Neha Dhupia to party with Gary Player in Durban
World-golf champion Gary Player, regarded as arguably the biggest star of the game with 9 championship victories under his belt, is all set to celebrate his birthday in style over the coming weekend in Durban. Handpicked guests from all over the world have been invited for the 4-day binge this weekend in Durban And the only invitee from Bollywood and apparently from India, on the guest list is Neha Dhupia. The sultry actress was pleasantly surprised to receive the invitation and has begun preparing for the event. Says Neha, "I'm very excited. Though I am not much of a golf …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?