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1.3 km ring road project at Pailles, 30 per cent complete
The construction work for the first phase of the Ring Road at Pailles is progressing at a fast pace. According to sources at the Road Development Authority (RDA), around 30 per cent of work is complete. The outline of this circular track will consist of a 1.3 kilometre tunnel under the mountain. It will start [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Night brawl
Police officials are looking for 10 individuals who were involved in a fight early on Sunday morning at Cité St Louis, Pailles. The fight took place at 4 a.m in the morning. A woman was assaulted with a helmet while another one was seriously wounded during a fight between several members of the samefamily at [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
China attracts more medical students
An increasing number of Mauritian students are turning towards China to pursue their studies in medecine. From 2005 to 2010, the number of students planning to study in China increased from 34 to 278. These figures were obtained from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). According to an officer from TEC, the growing number of students [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Co-peratives future lies with youth: Prez
The youth have to realise that by being a member of co-operatives, they are not only creating jobs for others, but for themselves too. This is what Sir Anerood Jugnauth, President of the Republic had to say at the ‘Gathering of Co-operators’, organised at the Octave Wiehe auditorium, Réduit on Saturday to celebrate the International [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
AML announces profits of Rs 775 m for 2010
The management of Airports of Mauritius Limited (AML) announced profits of around Rs 775 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. This represents an increase of 8.4 per cent compared to 2009. Despite the very difficult international situation, AML recorded revenues amounting to Rs 1,623 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian artist displays paintings, masks
‘Form, Space, Vision’ is a series of 22 paintings and 25 masks presented by artist Lalit Kumar Gupta at Imaaya Gallery, Pointe aux Canonniers until July 9. Made with acrylic, the paintings represent a mix of bright and simple colours where the artist has combined creativity and textures. Inspired by nature, the artist has depicted [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Boodhoo to fight own case
The Supreme Court will, on July 7, hear Harish Boodhoo’s appeal. This appeal is against a ruling by district court magistrate Priscilla Veerabudrun, who found the former politician guilty of failing to put an end to a public gathering at Port Louis on April 20, 2009. The demonstration constituted a breach of sections 5 and [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
PMSD reiterates support to gay rights
The Parti Mauricien Social Democrate (PMSD) is in favour of a national debate on homosexuality. The party members criticised the Opposition members as being hypocritical. Speaking at a press conference held at St George Hotel in Port Louis on Saturday, the spokesman of the party, Lindsay Morvan, raised the question of equal rights for everyone. [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM highlights strained relations between PTr, MSM
Paul Bérenger, leader of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), highlighted the strained relations between the Labour Party (PTr) and the Mouvement socialiste militant (MSM) members. He made these comments at his weekly press conference in Port Louis on July 2. He said that every week there are disagreements and verbal confrontations between the two parties, [...]
04 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Tunisie: Ben Ali de nouveau jugé par contumace
TUNIS (AFP)Lex président tunisien Ben Ali est jugé par contumace lundi à Tunis dans une affaire de détention darmes, de stupéfiants et de pièces archéologiques, un procès formel dont le verdict devrait être connu dans la journée, à moins dun nouveau report.Lun des deux avocats commis doffice (sur quatre, deux se sont retirés), Hosni Béji, a dores et déjà annoncé quil demanderait le report du procès pour mieux préparer la défense de son client. Mais cette demande a peu de chance dêtre accordée, selon des sources judiciaires."On ne va pas se laisser faire, on va défendre notre client commme il …
04 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Delhi Belly banned in Nepal
Just two years ago, Akshay Kumar starrer Chandni Chowk To China was banned in Nepal when it released. And now, just two days post its release, Aamir Khan's Delhi Belly, which stars Imran Khan, Vir Das and Kunaal Roy Kapur has been banned in the Himalayan kingdom. This ban ruling comes after the Nepal Censor Board recommended approximately five dialogue cuts in the film. However, due to non-compliance of the directive by cinema halls, which were screening the film sans the cuts, the board has decided to ban the film altogether.
04 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Attention shifts to Strauss-Kahn's accuser
NEW YORK (AFP)The paper said the man was one of several individuals who made multiple cash deposits totaling around $100,000 into the woman's bank account over the last two years.Strauss-Kahn's black Mercedes sedan made several attempts to duck away from reporters on Saturday as the couple took in New York.An older couple later visited the townhouse, carrying bags that seemed to be filled with groceries. Both had dined with the Strauss-Kahns the night before at an Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side, running a tab of around $600. It was a stunning reversal of fortune for a man who …
04 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aamir's Khan threw impulsive bash to celebrate Delhi Belly's success
Aamir Khan broke free of his three years of no drinking rule on Friday night ...actually Saturday morning, when he threw an unscheduled impromptu party for the spectacular opening of his production Delhi Belly at his residence in Bandra. Yes, Aamir can be unrehearsed and spontaneous too, if he wants. He proved it on Friday night with his impulsive decision to have a party and an even more impulsive decision to drink after staying away from alcohol for three years. Says an invitee at the party, "Yes, Aamir suddenly decided to host a party for all the cast and crew …
04 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salvia divinorum – une plante aux effets psychotropes extremement puissants
Suite aux nombreux abus liés à la consommation de cette plante jusqu’ici parfaitement légale, de plus en plus de pays commencent à en interdire la consommation. Un couple décide de... Read more »
04 Jul 2011, KotZot
Recensement 2011
350 000 foyers à Maurice, Rodrigues, Agaléga/St-Brandon touchés par l’exercice socio-économique le plus important se déroulant tous les dix ans Ce soir à minuit, la caméra virtuelle du Bureau central... Read more »
03 Jul 2011, KotZot
Sonu Sood to be the brand ambassador of Vicks?
Sonu Sood, is one dude who can truly be called as the proverbial 'lambi race ka ghoda'. Be it his impressive debut in Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh or his spine chilling villain in Dabangg or his cop's role in the flavour of the season Bbuddah...Hoga Terra Baap, Sonu has indeed come a long way. It took a smash hit like Dabangg for the producers and directors who don't even mind coughing astronomical moolah to sign for their film. Talking of cough, according to Bollywood Hungama's ever reliable sources, Sonu Sood has been chosen to be the brand ambassador of Vicks. The …
03 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Crime a Paris – L’ancien maire de Beau-Bassin Siddick Ameerally retrouvé mort.
“Je suis encore sous le choc. L’annonce de son décès a été un coup très dur. Je n’arrive toujours pas à y croire”, confie Noorani Ameerally, le frère cadet de... Read more »
03 Jul 2011, KotZot
Live Chat: Vir Das on July 5 at 1600 hrs IST
After impressing one and all with his performance in last year's Badmaash Company, funny man Vir Das is back with the laugh-riot Delhi Belly. The actor's comic timing in the film has become the talk of the town and Vir is but obviously elated with the response and feedback coming his way. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Vir Das on Tuesday, July 5, at 1600 hrs IST. Don't miss!
03 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hrithik, Katrina, Abhay, Farhan & Kalki to go on road trip from Mumbai to Delhi
The heavyweight starcast of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara are truly living upto the concept of their film by doing the unthinkable! When stars like Hrithik, Farhan, Abhay, Katrina and Kalki decide to go on an adventure road trip from Mumbai to Delhi, it shows that they surely want to live it up and 'let themselves go'. The entire cast Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara will be going on an adventure road trip from Delhi to Mumbai to promote their film, while driving through India stopping at various cities en route, with the journey starting on July 7 from Bandra (Mumbai) and …
03 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Egypte: le gouvernement confirme la dissolution des conseils municipaux
LE CAIRE (AFP)Le gouvernement égyptien a confirmé dimanche une décision de justice de dissoudre tous les conseils municipaux au motif quils sont dominés de manière écrasante par des élus proches de lancien pouvoir du président Hosni Moubarak, ont annoncé les médias dEtat."Le gouvernement a décidé dentériner la décision de justice de dissoudre les conseils municipaux", selon un bandeau diffusé par la télévision.La Cour suprême administrative du Caire avait décidé le 28 juin de dissoudre ces conseils à la suite de plaintes concernant la mainmise du parti national démocrate (PND) de M. Moubarak, aujourdhui dissous.Les résultats de lélection de ces conseils …
03 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?