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Piton du Milieu begins to show signs of weakness
After Mare aux Vacoas, now Piton du Milieu reservoir has started showing signs of weakness. It is presently filled at 72.6 per cent only with 2.17 million cubic metres of water against 83.3 per cent with 2.49 million cubic metres the same period last year. This is a worrying situation for the Central Water Authority [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
FSM to support party showing nation’s interest
The leader of the Front Solidarité Mauricien (FSM), Cehl Meeah believes that the political situation in the country is very serious. He said that everyone is waiting for Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam to return and clarify the situation. Meeah added that he would support the party that has the nation’s best interests in mind. [...]
28 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Shera shoots for item song with Salman in Bodyguard
After unveiling the first look of Bodyguard, Salman Khan's real-life bodyguard Shera will now be seen shaking a leg in an item song in the film. Shera, who recently shot for this special item number with Salman, was taken aback when Sallu asked him to join him for a song in Bodyguard. Shera has been by Salman's side since the last 15 years and they indeed share a close bond. Bodyguard is slated to release on August 31 this year.
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rohit Shetty directs promo of Bigg Boss 5 featuring Sanjay and Salman
Rohit Shetty may be enjoying the accolades coming his way for his latest hit Singham but the man sure is a workaholic. In fact on the very day when Singham released, Rohit was busy directing the promo of Bigg Boss 5 featuring Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Despite news doing the rounds of a spat between Sanju and Sallu at Maanyata's birthday bash last Thursday night, the duo shot for the promo with Rohit Shetty at a studio in Mumbai on Friday. It will be interesting to see what magic Rohit has been able to create directing the deadly duo …
28 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Farhan Akhtar joins Trinamool Congress board
Political parties have always approached film personalities to encash on their popularity. The latest is that actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has since joined the advisory panel of the Trinamool Congress' youth wing to give suggestions on cultural activities. Farhan however clarified that he is not involved in any political activity of the party. He tweeted, "The Media has reported that I have joined the Trinamool Congress Youth Wing. The truth is that I have been asked to be a member on an advisory board for cultural activities, in my capacity as an actor/filmmaker. This is in my understanding, to …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La Russie met en garde les Etats-Unis à propos de l'affaire Magnitski
MOSCOU (AFP)La Russie a vertement mis en garde les Etats-Unis à propos de l'affaire Magnitski, après la décision du département d'Etat d'interdire de visa des responsables russes soupçonnés d'être liés à la mort en prison à Moscou en 2009 de ce juriste d'un cabinet américain.Une porte-parole du département d'Etat, Joanne Moore, a confirmé mercredi des informations de presse selon lesquelles Washington avait décidé d'interdire de visa des dizaines de responsables russes, notamment policiers, pour leur implication présumée dans la mort du juriste."Le département d'Etat a pris les mesures appropriées pour que les personnes impliquées dans la mort injustifiable de Sergueï …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Basket: la France double la mise face au Canada
TOULOUSE (AFP)Largement victorieuse (106-44) du Canada sans ses principaux cadres la veille, l'équipe de France de basket-ball a fait coup double en disposant, avec difficulté (86-69), des mêmes adversaires, mercredi à Toulouse pour son deuxième match de préparation à l'Euro-2011.Mécontent mardi de la faiblesse de l'opposition, Vincent Collet avait cependant apprécié la bonne implication de ses joueurs pour "la mission" Euro-2011 (31 août - 18 septembre) et notamment de joueurs de complément comme Kévin Séraphin, pivot suppléant de Joakim Noah, reparti aux Etats-Unis soigner une cheville blessée.Les hommes de Leo Rautins faisaient jeu égal avec les Tricolores et ne cédaient …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hugh Hefner accuses ex-fiancee of lying
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has accused his 25-year-old former fiancee of lying after she took a parting shot at him, saying they only had sex once and she was not turned on by him.Crystal Harris, who called off the California nuptials with the 85-year-old days before the planned wedding in June, also said Tuesday that she had never seen her former husband-to-be naked."Crystal lied about our relationship on Howard Stern but I don't know why. Maybe a new boyfriend?" he tweeted late Tuesday, according to celebrity bible People magazine, which said the tweet had since been deleted.In tweets …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Karisma brings Manish Malhotra on board for Dangerous Ishq
After Kajol, it's Karisma Kapoor's turn to prove that married moms in Bollywood are very much in the diva category of A-list actresses. Even as Sridevi is poised for a comeback, Karisma Kapoor who has finally agreed to do a feature film Dangerous Ishq has told its director Vikram Bhatt in no uncertain terms about her working methods as a responsible mother and an actress who has several important responsibilities to look into besides acting. Karisma met director Vikram Bhatt last week at her residence. The meeting lasted for nearly three hours. During the incisive chat Karisma discussed every aspect …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Commercial Bank sees boost for card processing unit
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Mauritius new finance minister Bunwaree says department to continue work
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
BDO South Africa hosted a seminar on taxes
The objective of the platform was to share specific information on treaties seeking to avoid double imposition of taxes in different countries in Africa
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
The police seized six containers of rosewood at the port
The cargo that passed through the island was to be illegally shipped to China
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Sotravic have struck a power purchase agreement for the CEB
Sotravic and its partner Bilfinger Berger Group have been managing the site since 2006 and are the second private operators to have taken charge of the Mare Chicose landfill site
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
The Bel Ombre's 100th anniversary
The Bel Ombre sugar estate celebrated its 100th anniversary by launching a book recounting its history, emotions and future.
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
Printing sector is facing difficulties in Mauritius
“Although the printing sector has the potential to become a pillar of the economy, there is a lack of initiative.”
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
ICTA workshop fpr radio operators in Mauritius
The objective of the workshop is to inform operators and other key players about the application of the deployment standard
27 Jul 2011, business.mega.mu
XV de France: la sage impatience de Fulgence Ouedraogo
SAINT-LAURENT-DE-CERDANS (Pyrénées-Orientales) (AFP)Le 3e ligne Fulgence Ouedraogo, blessé à un bras, a renforcé malgré lui l'imposante délégation de convalescents du XV de France, qui prépare le Mondial-2011 en Nouvelle-Zélande, avec l'espoir bien ancré de représenter les couleurs françaises aux antipodes.C'est un cas typique de cette dichotomie bien française entre le rugby des clubs et la sélection nationale. Sérieusement blessé au bras le 28 mai en demi-finale du Top 14 face au Racing-Métro (26-25), au faîte de l'exceptionnelle aventure de Montpellier, Ouedraogo (25 ans, 22 sélections) ne pouvait pas manquer la finale, la première de son club.Le capitaine montpelliérain a donc …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Chelsea muscle past Kitchee in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AFP)Chelsea used their greater physical presence to push past Hong Kong champions Kitchee on Wednesday, moving into the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy.They cruised to a comfortable 4-0 win in the end thanks to a penalty and an own goal, with Didier Drogba and Daniel Sturridge also on the scoresheet.The victory puts Chelsea through to the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy on Saturday, where they will face Aston Villa, who saw off Blackburn Rovers 1-0 earlier on Wednesday evening.The third leg of Chelsea's Asian tour proved a decent workout for the London club after a spluttering …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Canicule et feux de forêt reviennent en Russie, jusque dans l'Arctique
MOSCOU (AFP)La canicule revient en Russie avec des températures dépassant quarante degrés au sud et trente degrés jusque dans l'Arctique, alors que les feux de forêt dévastent à nouveau des milliers d'hectares après la catastrophe de l'été 2010, ont indiqué les autorités.La température était de 33 degrés Celsius dans la journée de mercredi à Moscou, rendant l'air irrespirable dans cette mégalopole déjà polluée.Selon le service météorologique russe, la température a atteint 42 degrés dans des régions du sud comme Saratov, 40 degrés dans celle de Samara, sur le cours de la Volga."En raison de l'extension des masses d'air subtropicales presque …
27 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?