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MSDTF praises XLD’s measures
At a press conference on Tuesday, the president of the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF), Somduth Dulthumun stated that he is satisfied with the measures taken in the budget. Dulthumun said that despite the financial crisis, the government has presented a good budget and has taken the well being of the population into consideration. [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Rotterdam Rules vital to economy: Bachoo
Ensuring maritime safety and security and facilitating the development of shipping is one of the government’s objectives. In this context, a three-day workshop on the ‘United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea’, also known as the ‘Rotterdam Rules’, is being held at the Victoria Hotel. The [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
FSC hosts int’l seminar on insurance risks
We can never emphasise enough the fact that development and growth can only happen when there is financial stability. This was stated by Clairette Ah-Hen, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Financial Services Commission at the inaugural session of a three-day workshop of the IAIS regional seminar for Sub-Saharan Africa. This is the second time [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Fisheries not to call off agreement with EU
The Ministry of Fisheries’ agreement with the European Union will be continue to be respected. This was stated by the minister of Fisheries, Nicolas Von Mally following the Syndicat des pêcheurs (Fishermen’s Union) demand to cancel it. “We can’t cancel this old agreement, especially at a time when there is a financial crisis in the [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
MLC lauds pre-primary grants
The Mauritius Labour Congress (MLC) organised a press meet on Tuesday to comment on the budget presented by minister of Finance and Economic Development Xavier-Luc Duval. The president of the union, Hanif Peerun said that measures announced for health insurance will threaten the welfare state since these services are free on the island. He said, [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Microsoft awards Harel Mallac
Microsoft awarded Harel Mallac Technologies with the ‘Gold Certification Partner’ on Tuesday. This took place at the headquarters of HM Technologies in Port Louis. Paul Bunting, general manager of Microsoft Indian Ocean Islands and the staff of HM Technologies were present. The specialist IT solutions provider is the first partner of Microsoft to receive gold [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Overseas treatment grant raised
The Ministry of Health will be providing a grant of up to Rs 500,000 for patients requiring overseas treatment as from January 2012. “We want to implement this as soon as possible and it will be possible next year,” said the minister of Health and Quality of Life, Lormus Bundhoo. He added that his ministry [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Rs 55.2 m worth drugs seized
The Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit of Plaine Verte has recorded 688 drug cases amounting to Rs 55.2 million since 25 July 2006 to 30 October 2011. The drugs seized include Buprenorphine, sedatives, cannabis and heroin. Some 24,668 Buprenorphine tablets have been seized till now. However, drugs seized have decreased compared to 2010. The total value [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Crosby, Nash sing their support at Occupy Wall Street
WASHINGTON (AFP)Musicians David Crosby and Graham Nash, icons of the 1960s folk-rock era, serenaded anti-corporate protesters at the Occupy Wall Street camp in New York.Hundreds of the protesters, many of whom were not even born when the pair, along with Stephen Stills and Neil Young, formed their legendary counter-culture super-group, crammed into Zuccotti Square in New York's financial district to hear the duo's acoustic five-song set."You know some of the songs, so sing with us," Nash, 69, called out to the enthusiastic gathering before launching into "Long Time Gone."The crowd sang along, too, to other folk-rock classics including "Teach Your …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Unfair Competition - Taxis: Trade Unionists Continue The State
The taxi drivers do not want to let themselves be pushed around. The General Taxi Owners' Union (GTOU) filed a complaint against three government entities for breach of an agreement between them in March 2007.
09 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Accident Fatal À Vacoas – Un Quinquagénaire Succombe À Ses Blessures
La fin de semaine a, une fois de plus, été meurtrière sur nos routes. Marcel Carcasse, 51 ans, habitant Floréal, a rendu l’âme tôt samedi matin.
09 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Anil Kapoor signs Rs. 100 crore deal for remake of 24
In a deal that is valued at Rs.100 crores, 20th Century Fox has licensed Anil Kapoor Films Company to remake 24, one of the post popular television series in United States of America and other western markets. Anil Kapoor Films Company will be adapting the series for Indian market. Anil Kapoor had acted in the recent season of the US television series. It's a first of its kind deal where a studio has licensed the remake of a series to an actor. Anil Kapoor is planning to make it into a high budget television series which will be shot on …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ricky's 'ladies' would have to wait longer
Click above for more movie stills Promotion of Ladies V/s Ricky Bahl has started with aplomb and the makers (Yash Raj Films) have shown ample confidence in their Band Baaja Baaraat star Ranveer Singh. So much so that he has turned out to be one individual on whom the entire campaign kick-started, what with music video of 'Aadat Se Majboor' blazing across all music channels. This means that while Ricky Bahl is all over, 'ladies' are conspicuous by their absence. "Really, where are the ladies", quizzes a film enthusiasts, "Agreed that Ranveer is quite hot-n-happening ever since his debut and …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Chitrangda Singh on November 10 at 1530 hrs IST
If there is someone who is a true epitome of beauty and brains it's Chitrangda Singh. After having made a stunning debut in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chitrangda became the toast of the nation. However, the pretty lass has been really selective in her choice of films preferring quality over quantity. Chitrangda will now be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in Desi Boyz which releases next month. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Chitrangda on Thursday, November 10, at 1530 hrs IST. Don't miss!
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L'armée américaine a égaré des restes de soldats dans une morgue
WASHINGTON (AFP)L'armée américaine a reconnu mardi avoir égaré ou mélangé dans une morgue des restes humains provenant de soldats morts au combat, une nouvelle affaire embarrassante pour le Pentagone, qui a déjà perdu trace de milliers de soldats enterrés au cimetière militaire d'Arlington.Le chef d'état-major de l'armée de l'Air, le général Norton Schwartz, s'est montré atterré en présentant les conclusions d'une enquête interne lors d'une conférence de presse, alors qu'il n'y a selon lui "rien de plus sacré que de traiter nos morts avec respect et dignité".L'affaire vise la morgue de la base aérienne de Dover (Delaware, est) par laquelle …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Former Juve boss Moggi gets more than five years in prison
ROME (AFP)Former Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi was sentenced to five years and four months in jail on Tuesday for his role in the 2006 Calciopoli match-fixing scandal.Fiorentina owners Andrea and Diego Della Valle and Lazio president Claudio Lotito received sentences of 15 months, though, they will not have to serve them as under Italian law sentences under two years don't require the guilty party to serve time.Paolo Bergamo, the former referees' selector, was sentenced to three years and eight months in jail.Moggi was judged to be the man chiefly to blame for the scandal and was found guilty on …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
YouTube sensation Alexa Goddard pairs up with Himesh Reshammiya
There is a sudden vigour in the manner in which announcements are arriving from Himesh Reshammiya's stable. Just when one thought that between Damadamm and his next film as an actor, Khiladi 786 - Made In Punjab, there may just be a success party with Salman Khan and Rekha that would fill the year long void, there is a lot happening for the composer/singer in the world the music. The latest being that for his international album '@ Da Edge', he has roped in none less than YouTube sensation Alexa Goddard. "22 year old Alexa is a rage on YouTube …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Haltérophilie: premiers titres pour la Russe Tsarukaeva et le Chinois Tang
PARIS (AFP)La Russe Svetlana Tsarukaeva en 63 kg et le jeune Chinois Tang Deshang en 69 kg sont devenus pour la première fois champions du monde mardi lors de la 4e journée du Mondial-2011 d'haltérophilie à Disneyland-Paris.Le Français Bernardin Kingue Matam a pris une belle 7e place alors que le vice-champion olympique de Pékin, Vencelas Dabaya, a dû se contenter d'une modeste 13e place.Vice-championne du monde en 2009, Tsarukaeva a devancé la favorite Maiya Maneza, titrée lors des deux derniers Mondiaux. La Russe s'est également offert le record du monde de l'arraché avec 117 kg (ancien record 116 kg, détenu …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Refus de reporter l'audience de l'ex-Premier ministre libyen "ne présage rien de bien"
TUNIS (AFP)La justice tunisienne a refusé mardi de reporter l'audience sur la demande d'extradition en Libye de l'ex-Premier ministre libyen Al-Baghdadi Al-Mahmoudi, comme le réclamait la défense, ce qui "ne présage rien de bien", a déclaré l'un des avocats Mabrouk Kourchid.Dès l'ouverture de l'audience devant la cour d'appel de Tunis, qui se déroulait à huis-clos, Me Kourchid a justifié sa demande de report par le fait que des documents avaient été ajoutés au dossier lors des derniers jours et que la défense n'avait pas pu en prendre connaissance en raison des fêtes de l'Aïd."Nous sommes très déçus de la prise …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rugby: L'IRB veut renforcer la lutte contre les brutalités
LONDRES (AFP)L'International Rugby Board (IRB) a déclaré mardi, réfléchir à la possibilité de changer la procédure disciplinaire qui régit notamment la durée de la mise en cause par l'une des parties d'un joueur coupable de brutalité non sanctionnée lors d'une des ses compétitions.Cette décision fait suite à la diffusion par SKY NZ d'images à la loupe de la finale de la Coupe du monde de rugby, le 23 octobre à Auckland, où le centre français, Aurélien Rougerie, semble mettre ses doigts dans la zone oculaire du capitaine des All Blacks Richie McCaw.Un geste répréhensible (une fourchette) mais non sanctionné car …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?