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Conciliation committee squashes PSC decision
On Thursday, the Commission for Conciliation Service of the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms, overturned a decision of the Public Service Commission (PSC), which aimed at proceeding with the nomination of school teachers through a selection exercise. The Government Teachers’ Union (GTU) had lodged a complaint at the institution, as according to them, [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Dowarkasing ‘denied right to choice of legal counsel’
Sunil Dowarkasing, the former advisor to the minister of Finance Pravind Jugnauth criticised the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) for contesting the fact that Roshi Badain is defending him in a case. Dowakasingh was contesting the way in which ICAC decided to summon him.He said that he was serving as a member of Parliament (MP) [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry considers new IPR legislation
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is currently working on a new legislation to make sure that importers buy genuine products. The objective behind the new legislation is to transform Mauritius into a safe ICT destination in the region. This was stated by ICT minister Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum at the launch of four [...]
23 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Etat de Palestine: le président Abbas fait sa demande à l'ONU
NEW YORK (Nations unies) (AFP)Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas remet vendredi la demande d'adhésion à l'ONU d'un Etat de Palestine au secrétaire général Ban Ki-moon avant de s'adresser à l'Assemblée générale, malgré d'intenses pressions depuis des mois pour l'en dissuader.M. Abbas présentera la demande d'adhésion à part entière comme Etat membre à M. Ban, qui la transmettra ensuite pour examen au Conseil de sécurité, comme le prévoit la procédure de l'ONU.Il remettra la demande à 11H35 (15H35 GMT), avant son discours prévu environ une heure plus tard, a indiqué l'ambassadeur palestinien aux Nations unies Riyad Mansour.Le négociateur palestinien Saëb Erakat …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 26
Welcome to the 26th week of Mauritius Horse Racing Season 2011. This week main race is the Top FM Challenge Cup which is featured on a 1500m racetrack. Best of luck and share your tips below as usual in the comment section. Catch us also on the Premier League Prediction [...]The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 26
23 Sep 2011, Island Crisis
Pour une île Maurice propre et saine
Deva Virahsawmy, ministre de l’Environnement et du développement durable recevant des t-shirts des mains du haut-commissaire de l’Australie "Nous n´avons pas hérité la Terre de nos ancêtres, mais l´empruntons à nos enfants" a dit Antoine de Saint Exupéry, écrivain, poète et aviateur. Ainsi, le ministère de l’Environnement et du développement durable a officiellement lancé la campagne 2011 de Clean up the World lors d’une conférence de presse qui a eu lieu à 15h au Ken Lee building le jeudi 22 septembre. Ce projet est célébré tous les ans pendant la 3ème semaine du mois de septembre et a vu le …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 24 to 26 September
This thread is for the 6th week set of Premier League 2011 – 2012 prediction challenge for soccer match scheduled between 24 to 27 Sept. 2011. Please follow the rules of the game below while sharing your tips. Good luck to all. How To Participate You need to share [...]The article below is a preview of the original article found at IslandCrisis.net. You can read the whole article here: Premier League 2011 Soccer Prediction For 24 to 26 September
23 Sep 2011, Island Crisis
Katrina Kaif to be the brand ambassador of Titan Raga?
The way one associates Amitabh Bachchan with 'Class', SRK with 'Style', Madhuri Dixit with 'Grace' and likes, there's one PYT in Bollywood who can be associated with 'Poise' and 'Élan' and she is none other than Katrina Kaif. If Bollywood Hungama's sources are to be believed, then, Katrina Kaif is now all set to be the brand ambassador of the watch major Titan Raga. The official announcement of the same is awaited.
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sanjay Dutt to remake Telugu film Dhee
His maiden production venture Rascals hasn't even released yet and Sanjay Dutt is already contemplating his next. Bollywood Hungama has learnt that Sanjay has acquired the rights of the Telugu hit film Dhee which starred Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Genelia D'Souza in the lead. Confirming this development, producer Vinay Choksey says, "Yes it is correct we have bought the rights of the south Indian film Dhee and have signed Indra Kumar to direct the project. Sanjay Dutt will feature in the film; however the rest of the cast is yet to be finalized. This will happen only after we finish …
23 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rumi Jaffery shoots Gali Gali Mein Shor Hai with Akshaye Khanna in Bhopal
Prakash Jha has not only put the city of Bhopal on the Bollywood map, he's also making sure that other units with a vital story to tell are heading to the quaint culturally-plush city of Nawabs and natural beauty. When recently Jha heard that writer Rumi Jaffery was directing a political satire in which Akshaye Khanna plays the Common Man from R.K. Laxman's cartoon strips fighting corruption on working-class level, Jha immediately suggested to Jaffery that the film be shot in Bhopal where the topography and culture are conducive to shooting a satire on a common man's struggle. Not only …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Espagne: Le Betis Séville bat Saragosse et prend seul la tête
MADRID (AFP) Le Betis Séville a pris seul la tête du championnat d'Espagne, grâce à sa victoire jeudi face à Saragosse (4-3), au terme d'un match à suspense en clôture de la 5e journée du championnat d'Espagne.Avec quatre victoires en autant de matches (la 1re journée a été reportée pour grève), le Betis est la dernière équipe invaincue de Liga, alors que Valence, face à Barcelone (2-2), le FC Séville, à Osasuna (0-0) et le Real Madrid, à Santander (0-0) ont marqué le pas.Les hommes de Pepe Mel comptent du coup deux longueurs d'avance sur Valence, trois sur Malaga et …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rs. 3 crore worth 'action' song for Akshay-John in Desi Boyz
Akshay Kumar is thinking 'big'. For his upcoming film Desi Boyz, he wanted something really extravagant to make audience stand up and notice. While it was a given that the title song of this film would be huge, a new dimension was added to it by making it appear as one big extended action sequence. "Akshay is coming back to action in a big way now and has lined up films like Rowdy Rathod and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai 2 for next year. However, he was fascinated enough to bring some action in his immediate next release Desi …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
'Comedy' king Maradona enjoys first Al Wasl win
DUBAI (AFP)Diego Maradona enjoyed his first victory as coach of UAE side Al Wasl on Thursday, a day after telling fans to stay at home and watch a DVD if they found it too stressful to follow his team.Al Wasl's goals against promoted Emirates in the second round of matches in the Etisalat Cup came from Argentina's Mariano Donda with captain Essa Ali scoring twice in the last five minutes.In previous matches under Maradona's control, Al Wasl had lost two friendlies as well as the cup opener 4-3 to Al Jazira.When asked on the eve ofthe game to reassure fans …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arnie to publish memoirs, vows 'Total Recall'
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Arnold Schwarzenegger is writing his memoirs with the title "Total Recall," the actor-turned-politician's publisher said Thursday, but it is unclear if it will cover his recent marital troubles.The book, subtitled "My Unbelievably True Life Story," presents "a larger-than-life portrait of his illustrious, controversial and ever-entertaining life in and out of the public eye," said Simon & Schuster."Truly, Arnold is one of the most fascinating figures of our time, and one of the greatest success stories in the world," said the New York-based publisher's Jonathan Karp."Nobody has a life story even close to his. To go from poor immigrant …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L'espace Schengen recale la Bulgarie et la Roumanie
BRUXELLES (AFP)La Bulgarie et la Roumanie ont été refoulées jeudi de l'espace Schengen, signe d'une réticence croissante des pays déjà membres à élargir cette zone européenne sans frontières à deux pays jugés inaptes à combattre les filières d'immigration clandestines.Un seul refus suffit pour bloquer l'entrée, car toute nouvelle adhésion requiert l'unanimité des 25 membres de l'espace. Deux pays, les Pays-Bas et la Finlande ont dit "non" d'une manière très explicite, lors d'une réunion des ministres de l'Intérieur de l'Union européenne à Bruxelles.Le ministre polonais de l'Intérieur Jerzy Miller, dont le pays préside l'UE, a pris acte de ce blocage et …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Discours d'Obama à l'ONU: les Palestiniens écoeurés mais pas surpris
RAMALLAH (Territoires palestiniens) (AFP)Les Palestiniens, sans être vraiment surpris, exprimaient jeudi leur désappointement et leur colère après le discours "pro-Israël" du président américain Barack Obama qui a opposé une fin de non recevoir à un Etat de Palestine à l'ONU.Un millier de Palestiniens ont manifesté à Ramallah, la capitale politique de la Cisjordanie occupée, pour dénoncer M. Obama, accusé d'avoir trahi leur cause à l'ONU.Rassemblés près de la Mouqataa, le siège de la présidence de l'Autorité palestinienne, les manifestants ont arboré des banderoles sur lesquelles était écrit: "Honte à ceux qui se prétendent démocratiques" ou "L'Amérique est la tête du …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Champions Borussia set to miss pair for Mainz
BERLIN (AFP)Struggling German champions Borussia Dortmund look set to be without both Germany squad members Sven Bender and Marcel Schmelzer for Saturday's must-win Bundesliga match at Mainz 05.Midfielder Bender is struggling with a torn hip muscle, while defender Schmelzer is definitely out with a hamstring injury as the champions look to avoid their third straight league defeat.Fullback Schmelzer is expected back for the Champions League group stage match at Marseille next Wednesday, but Bender faces a race to be fit after Borussia drew their opening game 1-1 with Arsenal in Group F.With his team having lost their last two German …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Euro-2012 en Pologne: hooligans jugés dans les stades, la bière autorisée
VARSOVIE (AFP)Les hooligans pourront être jugés et condamnés sur le champ, tandis que la bière actuellement interdite dans les stades en Pologne y sera autorisée, selon une nouvelle loi promulguée jeudi par le président polonais Bronislaw Komorowski.Préparée dans la perspective de l'Euro-2012 de football qui se tiendra en juin en Pologne et en Ukraine, cette nouvelle loi permettra de juger directement dans les stades, et de condamner sur le champ, les personnes qui auront enfreint la loi.Elle prévoit aussi un système de surveillance électronique des supporteurs interdits de stades. Ils sont actuellement quelque 1.800 en Pologne. En cas de violation …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Milan probes Pato fitness problems
ROME (AFP)AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has held a meeting to try to discover why Brazilian forward Pato is suffering so many muscular injuries.Pato limped off during Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Udinese at the San Siro, continuing a run of injuries that blighted his campaign last season.He will now miss four weeks with a pulled hamstring and Galliani wants to find out why this keeps happening."This morning I called a meeting between the coach (Massimiliano Allegri), the fitness coaches and the medical staff to try to understand why a lad who in 2008 and 2009 never had any …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rugby: les Springboks prennent cinq points et regardent plus loin
AUCKLAND (AFP)Les champions du monde sud-africains ont capitalisé jeudi face à la Namibie avec un troisième succès dans la poule D du Mondial, le deuxième avec bonus (87-0), mais ne se sont pas attardés sur ce succès sans grand enseignement pour se projeter sur la suite du tournoi.Auteurs de leur plus large succès en Coupe du monde, les Springboks, seuls invaincus de la poule (14 points), devront en effet sceller leur qualification pour les quarts de finale lors de leur dernier match face aux Samoa, vendredi 30 septembre dans le même stade.Ce match à sens unique face à la 19e …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?