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Rs 35.8-million Loto winner risks losing prize
Vidinand Kallootee, who claims to have won the 100th draw of the Loto worth Rs 35.8 million, has recorded a statement at the Central Criminal Investigation Division (CCID). The 48-year old handyman residing at Plaine des Roches has requested the CCID to send his lottery ticket to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for analysis. Kaloutee [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
5 octobre : la journée mondiale des enseignants est célébrée
La journée mondiale des enseignants a chaque année lieu le 5 octobre. Le thème retenu cette année est « Les enseignants pour l’égalité des genres ». Cette journée est l’occasion de rendre hommage aux enseignants du monde entier et de rappeler le rôle essentiel qu’ils jouent afin de s’assurer d’un enseignement de qualité. Comme l’indique le thème choisi cette année, malgré le fait que le corps enseignant soit majoritairement composé de femmes, l’inégalité demeure un problème fondamental. Des efforts sont entrepris dans de nombreux pays par les politiques afin d’y remédier. A noter que cette journée marque aussi l’anniversaire de …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
MACOSS to get own headquarters
MACOSS will finally get its own headquarters. On Monday, the minister of Social Security Sheila Bappoo proceeded to the laying of the foundation stone in presence of the minister of Social Integration, Suren Dayal and the executive director of Southern Africa Trust (SAT), Neville Gabriel, who are partly sponsoring the building. Denis Grandport and Ram [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Workshop discusses climate change
Activities to commemorate World Habitat Day 2011 kicked off on Monday with the opening of a one-day workshop focussing on ‘Cities and Climate Change’. Minister of Housing and Lands Dr Abu Kasenally was present. The event was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Lands at La Canelle, Domaine Les Pailles. It aimed at enabling [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Seetharam lauds role of Hindi in uniting cultures, traditions
The High Commission of India held an award ceremony for Hindi Diwas at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), Phoenix on Tuesday. Gevish Ramchurn, a Standard 6 student from Beau Vallon Government School, was awarded in the first category for his recital of works by poet Kabir Das. Deepesh Sharma, a Form 1 [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Savage rows I Ocean solo
British rower Roz Savage is the first woman to have rowed across the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Moreover, she did this in an eco-friendly boat. Her arrival in Mauritius marks the end of her eventful journey. She was given a warm welcome at the jetty by her mother Rita Savage, supporters and a team [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Memorial lecture pays tribute to Gandhi
To mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a memorial lecture was held on Tuesday at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka to pay tribute to the great soul who has become the symbol of non-violence in the world. Professor Mahendra Narain Karna, formerly professor of Sociology at North Eastern Hill University gave his 26th [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Belgians delegation explores investment opportunities
A delegation of 12 persons from the Belgian business community is presently in Mauritius to discover various investment opportunities in different sectors. Led by Professor Robert Wtterwulghe, honorary consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Belgium, the business delegation reached the country on October 1 and will be here till October 9. On Tuesday, they [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
AfrAsia registers 223 per cent profit
AfrAsia Bank recently announced its financial results for the year ending June 30, 2010. This is the bank’s fourth year of operation. The bank saw its net profits, as a group, increase by 223 per cent to reach Rs 124.4 million during their last financial year compared to Rs 38.5 million in 2009-10. According to [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM to meet at Bar Chacha
It is in leader of the Opposition Paul Berenger’s constituency that the Movement Militant Mauricien (MMM) has chosen to organise a public meeting. This will be held on October 14 at Bar Chacha, Rose Hill in preparation for the opening of the next Parliament session slated for October 19. The principal lieutenants of the party, [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
IBA hears Khamajeet’s complaint today
MP Dhiraj Khamajeet’s compliant against Radio Plus will be heard by the Complaints Committee of the Independent Broadcasting Corporation (IBA) on October 5. The IBA had received the complaint from Khamajeet’s attorney-at-law Jaykar Gujadhur on September 28. The second elected member for constituency No 9, Bon Accueil / Flacq had complained that a doctored and [...]
05 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jackson's doctor's girlfriend heard 'coughing'
LOS ANGELES (AFP)The waitress recalled how the following month she was told that LA detectives were trying to contact her. She called Murray to tell him about the interest from the LA Police Department (LAPD)."He told me, 'Why are they calling you? I'm so sorry they're contacting you'," she said, before giving her his lawyer's details, and telling her to call the attorney before getting back to the LAPD.The court also heard Tuesday from Nicole Alvarez, who was living with Murray and had a son by him in March 2009, and still lives with him in her apartment in Santa …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L’AfrAsia Bank parraine le Golf Masters 2011
De gauche à droite: Patrice Legris Marketing and Sales Director de Ciel Properties, Vivek Rughoonundun Tourism and Promotion Manager de la MTPA, James Benoit CEO d’AfrAsia Bank, Tim Redman CEO de Ciel Properties Ltd, Marc Amelot directeur du Four Seasons Golf Club et Raj Beedasy PR and Events Manager d’Air Mauritius L’AfrAsia Golf Masters 2011 aura lieu du 13 au 17 décembre au Four Seasons Golf Club - Mauritius at Anahita. C’est ce qui a été annoncé lors d’une conférence de presse qui a eu lieu le mardi 4 octobre au siège de l’AfrAsia Bank. Ce tournoi, d’une dotation de …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – mercredi 05/10/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 20:15
05 Oct 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – mercredi 05/10/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 19:20
05 Oct 2011, MBC
News – Wednesday 05/10/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 18:50
05 Oct 2011, MBC
Samachar – Wednesday 05/10/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-10-05End Time: 18:25
05 Oct 2011, MBC
Live Chat: Rajeev Khandelwal on October 7 at 1530 hrs IST
After a superb career on the small screen, Rajeev Khandelwal made a smashing debut in Bollywood with Aamir. He then followed it up with yet another power-packed performance in Shaitan. Rajeev is now looking forward to his upcoming flick Soundtrack which releases this Friday. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Rajeev Khandelwal on Friday, October 7, at 1530 hrs IST. Don't miss!
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Esha Gupta signed opposite Emraan Hashmi for Jannat 2
Prachi Desai and Paoli Dam's loss is Miss India International winner 2007, Esha Gupta's gain. Esha Gupta's looks and sex appeal have helped her get the lead role in Vishesh Films Jannat 2, a sequel to the 2008 super hit film Jannat. The role in question is that of Emraan Hashmi's wife in Jannat 2 and the films director Kunal Deshmukh wanted someone bold and sensual for the role. Prachi Desai was signed on for the role but the makers of the film apparently re-considered their decision to cast Prachi in the lead role, on the pretext that she was …
05 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Remo D'Souza hospitalized
Choreographer turned-director Remo D'Souza, fresh from his success of the film F.A.L.T.U is all set to make India's first 3D dance film. Unfortunately, Remo was admitted to Sanghvi Hospital in Andheri on Monday after he was detected with dengue. Though the choreographer- director is in hospital, sources say that he will be discharged in a few days. Remo made his debut as a choreographer with Bollywood Dreams and has gone on to work in films like Chameli, Dhoom, 36 China Town, Delhi Heights, Rock On and London Dreams.
04 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?