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Children awarded for intercultural competition
‘Tous parents, tous différents’ (we are family despite our differences) was the theme of the national intercultural competition for primary school students. The prize giving ceremony for the same was held on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), Phoenix. Present on this occasion was the minister of Education and Human Resources, [...]
30 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Alcohol abuse worry ministry
The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is concerned about alcohol consumption in Mauritius. From 2009 to 2010, there has been a significant rise in the number of hospital admissions due to alcoholism. According to official figures, more than 46 per cent of patients admitted to Brown Séquard hospital were dealing with alcohol related [...]
30 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
CWA braces for imminent dry season
With the dry season’s impending arrival, the Central Water Authority (CWA) is taking all necessary precautions and measures to face the last months of the year. Some of the measures are desalination of water, channeling water from Mare Longue reservoir to La Marie treatment plant, water harvesting, using non potable water for non potable use, [...]
30 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
EU sugar funds risk jeopardy
In a press meet in Port Louis, the coordinator of the Unions in Sugar Service Providing Institutions, Vishnu Ramasawmy threatened to jeopardise the process of funds disbursement of the European Union (EU) to the government, which ended on March 31, 2012. Ramasawmy said that the government was undertaking reforms in the sugar industry and was [...]
30 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM leader criticises police for ‘high-handed arrests’
Paul Bérenger rapped the police for their high-handed actions against Dr Zouberr Joomaye and former minister Showkutally Soodhun over the MedPoint case. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday at St Georges Hotel in Port Louis, he said, “Taking on the garb of politicians, they are showing an excess of zeal. We are drifting towards [...]
30 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Des propositions pour une meilleure sécurité à l’école
Le Primary Schools Employees Union (PSEU) estime qu’il faut prendre de nouvelles mesures pour améliorer la sécurité des enseignants et des élèves dans les écoles. Cela fait suite aux récents cas enregistrés aux dépens des enseignants et des élèves. Ainsi, le syndicat a adressé une lettre au ministre de l’Éducation pour présenter une série de propositions afin de remédier à cette situation. Jeeanlall Kassinathdoss, président du PSEU, a dit que la note circulaire permanente du ministère concernant l’accès des parents dans les écoles prévoit déjà qu’ils doivent obtenir la permission pour communiquer avec des enseignants. Mais les dispositions de cette …
30 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ouverture de Bagatelle-Mall of Mauritius
Le public était au rendez-vous Pari tenu pour les promoteurs de Bagatelle-Mall of Mauritius. En effet, ce nouveau centre commercial a ouvert ses portes, le jeudi 29 septembre, après exactement 356 jours à compter du compte à rebours lancé le vendredi 8 octobre 2010. Le centre commercial est doté de 140 boutiques avec des enseignes locales et internationales, six salles de cinéma, deux hypermarchés, un food court et un hôtel d’affaires trois-étoiles de 100 chambres. Bagatelle offre aux visiteurs, petits et grands, une nouvelle expérience pour le shopping, la restauration et les divertissements. 2 500 places de parking sous haute …
30 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
According to the World Health Organization - Mauritius: a breath of fresh air
The air quality in Mauritius is one of the best in the world. A study by the World Health Organization, gathering data on air quality of nearly 1,100 cities in 91 countries, Mauritius is ranked second, behind Estonia.
30 Sep 2011, motors.mega.mu
Jimmy Sheirgill in Vikram Bhatt's Dangerous Ishq
Even as he is basking in the glory of compliments coming his way for his portrayal in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Jimmy Sheirgill is already busy working on his next project. Jimmy will next be seen in Vikram Bhatt's Dangerous Ishq which also marks the comeback of Karisma Kapoor to the big screen after a hiatus. The actor who plays a cop in the film is excited at the prospect of working in his first ever 3D film. Dangerous Ishq is slated to release next year.
30 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Karisma Kapoor to play Hema Malini's role in Satte Pe Satta remake
Sanjay Dutt, whose first production Rascals is due for release next week, is all set to go on floor with his second production which is the remake of 1982's Satte Pe Satta, in December. Satte Pe Satta will be directed by Soham Shah, who has earlier made Kaal and Luck. Sanjay Dutt will be seen playing the dual roles of Ravi and Babu which were played by Amitabh Bachchan in the original and Karisma Kapoor, who is making her Bollywood comeback with Vikram Bhatt's project Dangerous Ishq, will be cast opposite him. Kajol was the original choice for the role …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Accused Shania Twain stalker says he will plead guilty
OTTAWA (AFP)A doctor accused of stalking Canadian country pop singer Shania Twain -- even showing up at her grandmother's funeral -- told a Toronto court as his trial opened Thursday that he would enter a guilty plea.Giovanni Palumbo, 51, was arrested in March on charges of criminal harassment and breaching a court order to stay away from the five-time Grammy-award winner.According to public broadcaster CBC, as Twain testified via video-link, Palumbo suddenly stood up and blurted out, referring to Twain by her given name: "Eilleen, you can trust me. I'm going to plead guilty.""I've been offended too much, your honor," …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
XV de France: "la première chose à faire, gagner" pour Lièvremont
WELLINGTON (AFP)L'entraîneur du XV de France Marc Lièvremont a estimé que "la première chose à faire était de gagner" face aux îles Tonga, "un vrai huitième de finale" samedi à Wellington pour assurer la qualification pour les quarts de finale du Mondial-2011.Q: Avec une situation très favorable au classement, ce match contre les Tonga ne comporte pas grand risque...R: "Le risque, c'est que l'on perde le match et que l'on fasse nos valises dimanche matin pour rentrer en France. C'est la compétition, c'est le sport, c'est quelque chose qui fait mal au ventre quand j'y pense en me disant que …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
City boss Mancini receives apology -- from Dzeko
MANCHESTER (AFP)Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has apologised to manager Roberto Mancini for his petulant response to being substituted in Tuesday's Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich.The Bosnian was furious when he was replaced by Nigel de Jong after 56 minutes, a decision which also sparked Carlos Tevez's later refusal to go onto the Allianz Arena pitch, the Argentine believing he should have replaced Dzeko."I know my reaction (to being taken off) was bad and I have spoken to the coach. I have apologised for the reaction and Roberto has accepted it and said that everything is ok and that …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
How Katrina finally signed up for Dhoom 3
Many names, including top international ones, were considered for the coveted role of the screen queen opposite bad-boy Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3. Finally it's Katrina Kaif, after all, who has bagged the prized part. Katrina, it must be remembered, was Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra and director Vijay Krishna Acharya's first choice for the part. But the actress, hell bent on building on her wholesome image, had major misgivings about some of the things that the role required from her. There was the mandatory girl-in-a-bikini Dhoom shot. With her new policy of no kissing and no exposure, Katrina begged off …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Les Halles Complex to reopen As Home Hub
By next year, Phoenix Les Halles Commercial Centre will turn into a home and decor hub.
29 Sep 2011, business.mega.mu
Attentat à Marrakech: les neuf accusés nient en bloc leur participation
SALÉ (Maroc) (AFP)Les neuf accusés au procès de l'attentat de Marrakech (sud du Maroc), qui a fait 17 morts le 28 avril, ont nié leur participation au cours d'une audience jeudi devant le tribunal de Salé, près de Rabat, a constaté un journaliste de l'AFP.Les audiences du procès - reporté à trois reprises- ont repris jeudi en présence des proches des victimes, dont plus de la moitié sont françaises, et des neufs accusés dont le principal accusé, le Marocain Adil Al-Atmani ainsi qu'en présence de membres de leurs familles.Le premier accusé interrogé, Hakim Dah, a nié avoir participé à l'attentat …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rallye de France: "S'il y a des consignes, je les respecterai" affirme Ogier
STRASBOURG (AFP)Sébastien Ogier affirme qu'il aidera, si besoin, son coéquipier Sébastien Loeb ce week-end au Rallye de France: les deux hommes semblent avoir oublié leur passe d'armes tendue du mois dernier en Allemagne et ils tenteront de décrocher le titre constructeurs dès dimanche.Q: Avez-vous digéré votre sortie de route en Australie alors que vous étiez en tête ?R: "Quand on fait des erreurs, on s'en veut toujours. Les conditions étaient vraiment très difficiles à ce moment-là, tout le monde s'est fait des chaleurs. Cela nous a coûté le rallye, on était forcément déçus. D'une manière générale cette saison il y …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Paris se rapproche de la Corée du Nord, sans vouloir aller plus loin
PARIS (AFP)La France ouvrira en fin de semaine prochaine "un Bureau français de coopération" en Corée du Nord, afin d'agir dans les domaines culturel et humanitaire, sans que ce rapprochement ne présage une normalisation diplomatique avec l'un des pays les plus fermés au monde.La France est le seul pays de l'Union européenne, avec l'Estonie, à ne pas entretenir de relations diplomatiques avec la Corée du Nord. Sa présence dans ce pays se réduit depuis plusieurs années à un lecteur de français. La Corée du Nord dispose de son côté à Paris d'une délégation générale depuis 1984.Annoncée en janvier 2010 par …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Napoli chief dreaming of Champions League success
ROME (AFP)Having won their first Champions League match in 21 years beating Villarreal 2-0 at the San Paolo stadium, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is now dreaming of winning the whole competition.Napoli are taking part in Europe's premier club competition for only the third time having also participated in the European Cup in 1987/88 and 1990/91.But having finished third in Serie A last season and started their European campaign with a draw (1-1 away to Manchester City) and a win, De Laurentiis thinks his team are now ready to take on all comers."We play well against the big clubs because …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mandela family reality show to start in S.Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AFP)South Africans will glimpse into the lives of Nelson Mandela's family when a reality show featuring three of his grandchildren premiers in 2012, the producers said Thursday."The show provides a first look into a high-profile South African family," the producers said in a statement.The stars of the show, Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, 34, Swati Dlamini, 32 and Dorothy Adjoa Amuah, 27, promise to "showcase contemporary independent women in South Africa", it said."Their aim is to showcase the new Africa and give viewers a peek into its level of sophistication and its exciting potential," said the statement.It will trace the daily lives …
29 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?