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Libye: le "gouvernement" rebelle installé à Tripoli, nouvel enregistrement de Kadhafi
TRIPOLI (AFP)Le dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, traqué mais toujours introuvable, a appelé jeudi à la résistance, tandis que les rebelles décidaient d'installer leur "gouvernement" dans la capitale.A New York, le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU a accepté de débloquer 1,5 milliard de dollars d'avoirs libyens pour aider les rebelles à la reconstruction du pays.Le "gouvernement" des rebelles, le comité exécutif du Conseil national de transition (CNT), jusque là installé à Benghazi, a été transféré à Tripoli, a annoncé dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi Ali Tahouni, son vice-président. Huit hauts responsables du CNT sont arrivés jeudi dans la capitale …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Les Mauriciens de foi islamique célèbrent la fête Eid-ul-Fitr
Les Mauriciens de foi islamique célèbrent la fête Eid-ul-Fitr ce mercredi 31 août 2011*. Cette célébration marque la fin du Ramadan durant lequel la communauté musulmane observe le jeûne. Après ce carême, ils peuvent se réjouir autour de repas et de visites familiales tout en assistant à des séances de prière. Tous les ans, la date de l´Eid-ul-Fitr est avancée de 10, 11 ou 12 jours par rapport au calendrier grégorien car le calendrier musulman est lunaire. Les réjouissances débutent avec la quête de la lune Chez la plupart des familles musulmanes, les préparatifs en vue de la fête Eid …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Wikileaks releases Mauritius cables
Wikileaks on Thursday released around 132 cables of the United States government, mostly originating from the US Embassy in Port Louis. The subjects ranged from “rise of FMC”, terrorism, Mauritius seeking help to fight piracy, “lack of jobs” in Rodrigues, to the Tromelin issue. The cables are dated from 2006 to 2010. A cable sent [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
MRA to hold workshop on fiscal administration
On Monday, the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) will host a workshop on fiscal administration, in collaboration with the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at Le Meridian Hotel, Port Louis. The theme chosen for this year is ‘Organisation and Management of Tax Administration(s)‘. “The [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Zee TV on look out for local talents
Africa, in partnership with Emtel, announced the Zee Mega Challenge competition which will start in September. It shall consist of one singing and one dancing competition. “ Each winner from the two categories gets to participate in the next season of Sa re ga ma pa, the Indian singing competition and in Dance India Dance, [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Students trained in disaster in mgmt
On Thursday morning, more than 100 students aged between 16 and 18 years from Port Louis North State Secondary School and Medco Bhujoharry College received certificates following their participation in a Disaster Response Training Programme. The certificate presentation ceremony was held in the Council Room of the Municipality of Port Louis. An initiative of the [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Forum launched on road traffic
A half-day workshop on cross-collaborative research exercise on the impact of road traffic on the economy, environment and health in Mauritius was organised on Thursday at the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute (MSIRI), Réduit. On the occasion, the second National Research Group (NRG) was officially launched by the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
FB helps improve art of writing
Facebook, one of the most widely used social networking sites in the world is not meant only for staying connected with friends and relatives. It is also being used as a means to improve people’s writing skills. In this context, Le Voyageur Travel and Tours, in partnership with Institut Français de Maurice (IFM), is organising [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
CTSP plans sit-in at Ministry of Labour
The Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Privé (CTSP) plans to host a sit-in in front of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment if the minister does not agree to meet them. Speaking to The Independent, the president of the CTSP, Reeaz Chuttoo said that from 2008 employees of the Gros Cailloux Sugar Estate [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Data on haemophilia nears completion
The establishment of a national haemophilia registry in Mauritius has reached its final stage. This project that was initiated on World Haemophilia Day in April 2011 by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, in collaboration with the NGO, Haemophilia Patients and Parents Support Group (HPPSG), will reach fruition in the beginning of September. [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Inter-ministerial collaboration sought to fight diabetes
The number of patients with diabetes in Mauritius is quite high along with it other non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases are rising at an alarming rate. It has become fundamental for greater collaboration between universities and the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life to address the main health issues. This [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Edu Min tackles pre-voc dropouts
The number of dropouts in the pre-vocational sector is relatively higher than in main stream. In a bid to address this problem, a more holistic approach has been adopted whereby a Concept Paper has been worked out by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources. In the same line of thought, a national forum on [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
SAJ, PM, Bérenger join mass to honour St Louis
The Cathedral of Port Louis was crowded on Thursday on the occasion of the big mass presided over by Bishop Maurice Piat. This was in celebration of Saint Louis. In addition to all the clergy of the country, many politicians attended the mass, including President of the Republic, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, Prime Minister Dr Navin [...]
26 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
La sprinteuse Marie Jane Vincent récompensée par ABC Motors
Marie Jane Vincent, la nouvelle star de l’athlétisme mauricien, a été chaudement applaudie par son sponsor et employeur ABC Motors après s’être illustrée aux récents Jeux des îles de l’océan Indien (JIOI). La jeune femme a décroché la médaille d’or aux 200 mètres et l’argent au 100 mètres aux JIOI 2011. Persévérance et combativité C’est lors d’une cérémonie de reconnaissance qui a eu lieu mardi le 23 août que Dean Ah Chuen, directeur exécutif d’ABC Motors, a félicité Marie Jane Vincent pour sa performance. Dean Ah Chuen a par la même occasion invité tout le monde à s’inspirer de l’esprit …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Storm delays Martin Luther King memorial ceremony
WASHINGTON (AFP)The long-awaited dedication of a US national memorial to slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King scheduled for this weekend has been delayed due to Hurricane Irene, organizers have said.The dedication -- slated for Sunday, the 48th anniversary of King's "I Have a Dream" speech -- will instead take place in September or October, said Harry Johnson, head of the memorial project."It is with a heavy heart and enormous disappointment that we announce that, in the interest of public safety, we are forced to change our plans," Johnson told a news conference.Johnson said that the dedication would be "moved …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
What really happened between Chitrangda & the Roshans?
Why was Chitrangda Singh suddenly replaced by Jacqueline Fernandez in the mutant's role in Krissh 3? Though both the parties give the age-old excuse of date problems, there is more to this parting of professional ways than meets the eye. Apparently Chitrangda was not comfortable with some of the requirements for the role. Says a source, "Initially, Chitrangda was most excited about the mutant's role. She had begun to read up as much as possible on the subject and had even begun physical preparation. The clothes, makeup, body language and speech quality were all discussed. Chitrangda had even begun to …
26 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salman Khan to fly to the US for treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Salman Khan is considered as the toughest actor in Bollywood known for beating up dozens of goons at a go on screen. But even our toughest hero can suffer from physical ailments. Salman Khan's health has been in news for the past several weeks now, as we reported few days back, he was suffering from a nerve pain. But now it has been revealed that he is suffering from a nerve disorder called Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes a stabbing or electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face. Symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Norvège: Anders Behring Breivik "n'est pas un loup solitaire", selon son mentor
OSLO (AFP)Le Norvégien qui a tué 77 personnes en juillet, Anders Behring Breivik, "n'est pas un loup solitaire", a estimé jeudi un Britannique considéré comme son "mentor", après avoir été entendu comme témoin par la police à Oslo.Lors de son audience, la police s'est montrée "très intéressée" par des cellules britanniques d'extrême droite évoquées par Behring Breivik, a ajouté Paul Ray, un blogueur ex-militant du mouvement d'extrême droite English Defence League (EDL), interviewé par l'agence de presse norvégienne NTB."Je ne crois pas que Breivik soit un loup solitaire. (...) Il fait partie d'un mouvement plus large qui a son propre …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
NFDC's Film Bazaar opens applications for 2012
NFDC's Film Bazaar serves as a platform for filmmakers to connect with international partners who are keen to participate in any aspect of their projects and if an experienced filmmaker is looking towards reaching world cinema markets/audiences. In the recent past, Film Bazaar has supported varied award winning films like I Am Kalam, Onir's I Am, Dibakar Banerjee's L.S.D and upcoming films Shanghai and Anurag Kashyap's That Girl In The Yellow Boots. NFDC is currently gearing up for its 5th year of Film Bazaar which has two distinct segments namely - the Co-production Market and Work in Progress Lab under …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Violence mars Europa League tie in Athens
ATHENS (AFP)Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the Europa League group stage despite losing 2-1 to hosts Panathinaikos Thursday in a match marred by crowd violence at the Athens Olympic Stadium.Italian referee Antonio Damato stopped the game in the fifth minute when a flare was thrown by Maccabi fans from the upper tier of the stadium towards Panathinaikos supporters in the lower tier, sparking a free-for-all between the two groups.Riot police used teargas to bring a halt to the violence and the foggy atmosphere in the stadium forced the players to leave the pitch.Panathinaikos fans set fire to a few plastic …
25 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?