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Les Bleus seek Minsk revenge in Euro 2012 qualifiers
PARIS (AFP)France coach Laurent Blanc is hoping the surprisingly good form of his squad helps get 'Les Bleus' back on a positive footing as they seek revenge against Belarus in a Euro 2012 qualifier in Minsk.Italy, Sweden and Croatia are also among the more fancied teams in action Friday as qualifying for next year's championships -- to be held jointly in Poland and Ukraine -- resume following a two-month break.In that time the spotlight has fallen, somewhat unfavourably, on top officials at the French football federation (FFF) after an insider submitted evidence which alleged proposals were afoot to introduce race …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Eau : Mare aux Vacoas à 35,3% de sa capacité
La situation de l’eau devient de plus en plus critique bien que les autorités déploient bien des ressources pour assurer un approvisionnement adéquat. Au jeudi 2 juin, le principal réservoir du pays, Mare aux Vacoas ne contenait que 35,3% de sa capacité, soit 9,13 millions de cubes d’eau alors qu’en moyenne, il contient 21,2 millions de cubes. D’ailleurs, depuis le début du mois, un nouveau régime de distribution d’eau est appliqué, notamment dans l’est du pays. La source principale d’eau pour cette région, le réservoir du Piton de Milieu enregistre des baisses importantes. D'habitude, il contient 2,66 millions de cubes …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – vendredi 03/06/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 20:15
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – vendredi-030611
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 19:20
03 Jun 2011, MBC
News – friday 03/06/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 18:50
03 Jun 2011, MBC
Samachar – Friday 03/06/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-06-03End Time: 18:25
03 Jun 2011, MBC
21 small power producers to get permit next week
Small Independent Power Producers (SIPP) will get their permit to produce electricity from the Central Electricity Board (CEB) by the end of next week. This was stated by a senior officer of the Central Electricity Board (CEB). The CEB had received 271 requests of which 197 are residential, 74 commercial and industrial. The CEB has [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
S Korean wins ESU contest
The 20th annual grand final of the International Public Speaking Competition run by the English-Speaking Union (ESU) at the HSBC Headquarters in Canary Wharf in London took place on Friday, May 27. Jeon Kang from the Republic of Korea was declared winner in the competition which saw the participation of 82 national finalists from 49 [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Voluntary work should become habit: minister
It takes time for voluntary work to become a habit. That is why it is important for the young to be exposed to voluntary works at an early. This was said by the minister of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform institutions, Leela Devi Dookun- Luchoomun during the launch of the ‘We Care Club’ on [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Emirates offers daily flights to Geneva
The Emirates Airline has introduced daily flights to Geneva starting from Wednesday, making it its 112th destination. Mauritius will be connected to Geneva via Dubai on a daily basis. Following this, on August 1, daily flights to Copenhagen, Denmark will also be launched. This was stated by Oomar Ramtoola, Emirates manager for Mauritius and Indian [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MSDTF declares war on gamblers
Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation president Somduth Dulthumun is against gambling, alcoholism and smoking.At a press conference organised in Port Louis, on Thursday, he said that gambling has become a scourge in the country. He quoted Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam who had announced at the National Assembly on Tuesday that bookmakers would not be allowed [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry ponders inclusion of Bhojpuri in curriculum
Minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwareechaired a meeting on Thursday withmembers of the high level committee for the promotion of Bhojpuri. The minister will take cognizance of the report of the committee to decide on future actions to be taken. Bunwaree said, “It is an important step for the implementation of Bhojpuri [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister calls for moderate usage of mobile phones
Following a recent study carried out by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on the risks of brain cancer associated with the usage of mobile phones, the minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum highlighted that people should not make an abuse of technology. The minister said, “An excess of everything [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
3-member uniformed gang on robbery spree
A well organised gang of thieves composed of three people is terrorising residents of the north. Their modus operandi is brazen. The gang members dress up as police officers and con people. They also come armed with knives. On Wednesday, two Toyota cars bearing number plates U 913 and 4658 ZV 07 were stolen in [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Workers say no to unjustified layoffs
The office of the Ministry of Labour was under siege on Thursday. Employees of Cernol Ltd, Ambre Hotel and some 20 Indian nationals employed at Ivy Leathers Limited factory led by trade unionist Atma Shanto staged a protest in front of the ministry office at Victoria House, Port Louis. They were protesting layoffs in their [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Libye: raids nocturnes sur Tripoli, Kadhafi de "plus en plus isolé"
TRIPOLI (AFP)Le dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi, dont le régime fait face à un mouvement de contestation depuis plus de trois mois, est "de plus en plus isolé", a affirmé jeudi le plus haut gradé américain, alors que la Russie croyait encore à une résolution du conflit par des négociations.Sur le terrain, Tripoli a de nouveau été la cible de raids aériens nocturnes de l'Otan, à la tête depuis le 31 mars de l'opération militaire lancée par une coalition internationale après plus d'un mois de révolte réprimée dans le sang par Tripoli.Plusieurs explosions ont été entendues dans la nuit de jeudi …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Naïade accueille Ron Kaufman, célèbre consultant en service clientèle, à Maurice
Former ses employés afin de mieux répondre aux besoins du client, tel est un des objectifs principaux de Naïade. La compagnie a, pour la première fois, invité Ron Kaufman, expert international en service à la clientèle, pour une session de formation exclusive pour ses employés, à Maurice. Cette initiative de Naïade, axée sur le service et les techniques de motivation, verra du 19 au 21 juin 2011 la participation de 2000 employés du groupe, dont une vingtaine venus de la Réunion. Les Maldives ne seront pas en reste ; en effet les employés de Diva, faisant partie du groupe Naiade, …
03 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
MES to issue certificates, Bunwaree assures students
The Brevet de Technicien Certificate (vocational training certificate) will be awarded only by the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES). The assurance was given by the minister of Education and Human Resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree at a press conference on Thursday following several working sessions with representatives of the ministry, Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD), [...]
03 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 11
This is the 11st week (Capital Health Care Supplies Cup) of the Mauritius Horse Racing Season 2011 tips. As usual share your tips in the comment section below. Good luck to you all. We are a bit late with the score updates but shall be updating during the weekend. How To Participate All participants [...]Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 11 is a post from: Island Crisis
03 Jun 2011, Island Crisis
Gere says US must do more for Tibet
WASHINGTON (AFP)Actor-activist Richard Gere urged the United States on Thursday to do more to support the rights of Tibetans, as the State Department warned of a deterioration in the Himalayan territory.Appearing before Congress, Gere -- a Buddhist and longtime Tibet campaigner -- said President Barack Obama "has found new footing on how to deal with the Chinese" but would "like to see him go further.""Every time we are wishy-washy with them, they take advantage of it," Gere told the House Foreign Affairs Committee, saying that the Chinese "only deal with pressure, seriousness, firmness."Gere warned that the Tibetan language was under …
02 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?