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UoM caught up
With less than one week before election day at the University ofMauritius (UoM), candidates are turning up the campaign heat with banners, pamphlets and flyers. The atmosphere is very lively on the campus with elections that are scheduled for November 16 and 17 to form the new Student Union. Representatives from the three parties including [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Pillay for competition among IT operators
Competition is essential as it allows the consumers to benefit from quality products and interesting prices. The telecommunication operators should be encouraged to get into healthy competition. That was said by the minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum at the launch of the new prepaid GSM network of Mahanagar Telephone Mauritius Limited [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Nurses ask to uplift training
The president of the Nursing Association, Bagooaduth Kallooa believes that decisions being taken by minister of Finance and Economic Development are very favourable for the health sector. However, he expressed some reservations about the eventual enforcement of these measures. “It is a very good budget for health services. At least we will be getting out [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Lam Po Tang case drags on
During the preliminary investigation held for the murder trial of Helene Lam Po Tang on Thursday at the District Court of Pamplemousses, the victim’s relative was cross-examined by defense lawyers Rama Valayden, RoubenMooroongapillay and Arassen Kalee. The latter was representing the main accused Sanjeev Nunkoo. The defense team focussed on the details and certain inconsistencies [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Juggoo seeks govt help for breeders
Private parliamentary secretary (PPS) and member of Parliament (MP) Kalyanee Juggoo qualified the budget presented by minister of Finance Xavier-Luc Duval as simple and straight forward. She welcomed the creation of an Afro-Asian hub, which will serve as a link between the emerging markets of Asia – mostly China and India and the nascent markets [...]
11 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
England youngster Jones doesn't fear Spanish exam
LONDON (AFP)England youngster Phil Jones insists he isn't losing any sleep over the daunting prospect of facing Spain's world champions in just his second international appearance.Jones has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last two years, but the Manchester United defender will face the sternest test of his brief career if, as expected, England coach Fabio Capello selects him against Vicente del Bosque's glittering collection of stars in Saturday's glamour friendly at Wembley.Jones believes he is best suited to central defence, however Capello played him at right-back on his debut against Montenegro last month and is mulling over another switch …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jodie Foster's father charged over home scam
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Jodie Foster's father could face more than 20 years prison for a property scam in which he touted his relation to his famous daughter to lure customers to part with money, according to prosecutors.Lucius Fisher Foster III, 89, was charged with 17 counts of grand theft and seven of contracting without a license after allegedly cheating investors out of more than $100,000, said Deputy City Attorney Don Cocek.Foster, who is estranged from his daughter, offered to build homes for 20 alleged victims in the San Fernando Valley north of Los Angeles, after contacting them through his own property …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Joe Hart wants to play 'all the way through to finals'
LONDON (AFP)England goalkeeper Joe Hart has told coach Fabio Capello he is willing to risk burn-out by playing every minute of his country's preparations for Euro 2012.Hart is firmly established as England and Manchester City number one and that is exactly the way he wants it to stay right through the end of Euro 2012.While the physical demands on Hart may not be as great as those placed on out-field players, the mental aspect of the game is draining in its own way.Playing a key role in City's challenge in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vivek Oberoi to stay at Delhi University hostel
Vivek Oberoi has to be the poster boy for method acting. It started right from his debut film Company where he went and stayed in slums to understand the psyche of his character Chandu who starts from the slums to become an underworld don. The actor yet follows the same suite and for Zilla Ghaziabad where he would be playing the iconic character of Satbir Gujjar, he hired a tutor to master the Ghaziabad dialect to the tee. Moving a notch ahead, for Gyrah Chalis Ki Last Metro where he plays a middle class Punjabi Munda, Vivek visited various Punjabi …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Two-Wheelers - The Price Of Small Cars Down
In presenting the Budget 2012 last Friday, the finance minister, Xavier-Luc Duval, has announced several tax measures that change the game come on the market for two-wheelers.
11 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Saif and Kareena to get married early next year
One of Bollywood's most talked about real life couple, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, has finally decided to take their relationship to the next level. After months of media speculation on will they or won't they tie the knot, Saif has now confirmed that he and Bebo would be getting married in February or March 2012. Saif's home production Agent Vinod starring Kareena and him, which was slated to release in December this year, got pushed to early next year. Saif said that he would be tying the knot once the film releases in Feb 2012. He also added …
11 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tracking Cars’ Polluting Starts In Dec
Owners of vehicles that emit smoke above the authorised limit will now be fined. Police and officers of the National Transport Authority will be equipped with new tools for verification. A national information campaign will also be launched on this issue.
10 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Euroligue de Basket: le CSKA fait chuter le Panathinaïkos
PARIS (AFP)Le duel des deux mastodontes du basket européen entre le Panathinaïkos Athènes et le CSKA Moscou est revenu aux Russes (78-76 a.p.), jeudi lors de la 4e journée d'Euroligue, Barcelone s'adjugeant beaucoup plus facilement l'autre affiche face à Sienne (92-75).L'affrontement entre le Pana et le CSKA, qui se sont partagé cinq des six derniers titres en Euroligue, a tenu toutes ses promesses. Les Grecs, champions en titre, ont longtemps eu le contrôle du match, en réduisant au silence Andrei Kirilenko (9 points, 10 rebonds, 5 contres tout de même).Mais ils n'ont pas su tuer la partie. Le CSKA a …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ranveer and Anushka shoot for KBC with Big B
The Band Baaja Baaraat duo of Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma is back to steal your hearts once again with YRF's latest release Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl. The film directed by Maneesh Sharma is slated to release on Dec 9 and both Ranveer and Anushka have already begun promoting the film. The duo was on KBC earlier this week shooting a special episode with none other than Amitabh Bachchan. Big B tweeted seemed to be mighty impressed with this talented duo and tweeted, "Had the lovely and bubbly Anushka and Ranveer on set today ..! Such charm and energy and …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Transport De Carburants Vers Maurice – Le Contrat STC/Betamax Contient Une Clause De Confidentialité
La State Trading Corporation (STC) et la firme Betamax sont liées par un contrat qui contient une clause de confidentialité.
10 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
L'Iran menace d'une riposte puissante en cas d'attaque
TEHERAN (AFP)L'Iran répondra "de toute sa force" à toute agression ou même simple menace militaire de la part des Etats-Unis et d'Israël, a affirmé jeudi le guide suprême iranien Ali Khamenei, dont le pays est accusé d'avoir cherché à se doter de la bombe atomique.Des responsables israéliens ont agité ces derniers jours la menace d'une attaque contre les installations nucléaires iraniennes, alors que l'Agence internationale de l'énergie atomique (AIEA) a fait part de ses "sérieuses inquiétudes" quant à une "possible dimension militaire" du programme nucléaire iranien."Les ennemis, en particulier les Etats-Unis, leurs valets, et le régime sioniste doivent savoir que …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Air Mauritius Predicts 90% C&IT Increase In 2013
Air Mauritius has told C⁢ that it is expecting corporate travel to Mauritius to increase by 90% by the end of 2013.
10 Nov 2011, business.mega.mu
S'il est élu, Mitt Romney "préparera" les USA à la guerre contre l'Iran
WASHINGTON (AFP)Mitt Romney, l'un des favoris à l'investiture républicaine pour la présidentielle, a assuré jeudi qu'il "préparerait" les Etats-Unis à la guerre contre l'Iran s'il élu à la Maison Blanche l'an prochain.Dans une tribune publiée dans le Wall Street Journal, l'ancien gouverneur du Massachusetts explique que la diplomatie américaine serait dotée d'une "option militaire très concrète et très crédible" pour faire face à la République islamique."Ces mesures enverront le message clair à l'Iran que les Etats-Unis, agissant de concert avec leurs alliés, ne laisseront jamais l'Iran acquérir des armes nucléaires", écrit Mitt Romney.Le candidat républicain, favori dans les sondages au …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Athlétisme: Radcliffe retrouve son record du monde du marathon
PARIS (AFP)Le Conseil de la Fédération internationale d'athlétisme (IAAF), réuni à Monaco depuis mercredi, a rétabli la Britannique Paula Radcliffe dans son record du monde du marathon, soit 2 heures 15 minutes 25 secondes, établi le 13 avril 2003 à Londres.Lors du Conseil tenu dans le cadre des Mondiaux d'athlétisme à Daegu (Corée du Sud), fin août, l'IAAF avait décidé que, dorénavant, seuls les temps réalisés lors de marathons exclusivement réservés aux dames pouvaient être validés comme records planétaires.En conséquence, Radcliffe restait bien détentrice du record, mais avec un chrono supérieur (2:17.42).Si l'IAAF a estimé qu'il ne pouvait y avoir …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
No problem with 'great leader' Terry, says Jones
LONDON (AFP)England defender Phil Jones on Thursday stressed there was no ill-will towards John Terry after the Chelsea defender's inclusion in the squad to face Spain and Sweden despite allegations of racism.Terry is facing twin investigations from the police and the Football Association over claims he racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand in last month's west London derby.The latest controversy to embroil the Chelsea defender led to calls for Terry to be axed as captain and excluded from the squad until the various investigations had reached a conclusion.However England manager Fabio Capello and the FA included Terry on …
10 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?