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South Korean star Rain adjusting well to army life
SEOUL (AFP)Fans wept as he was drafted into the army last month but South Korean pop sensation Rain is apparently adjusting well to military life.Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-Hoon, will become an assistant instructor next month at the boot camp which he entered in October, the defence ministry said Wednesday."Assistant instructors are chosen based on outstanding training results and their willingness, and Jung has shown that," a ministry spokesman told AFP.Rain was recently also named top marksman at the camp.The 29-year-old singer has a huge following across Asia.Many fans, including hundreds from elsewhere in Asia, burst into tears …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius present at the World Travel Market 2011
Miss World at the Mauritian stand with Robert Desvaux, Chairman of the MTPA and Karl Mootoosamy, Director of the MTPA The 2011 edition of World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry has opened in London and will last until 10 November 2011. The fair brings together the tourism industry partners for knowledge sharing and bilateral trading forum among tourism promotion agencies, operators, hotels, travel agencies, consultancies and experts in international tourism management and development. The U.K Market The positioning of the destination in UK is mainly on: - Mauritius, a family-friendly island - Mauritius, a paradise …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
3e édition du triathlon de l’océan Indien de Naïade Events
Le départ de l´édition 2010 Déjà la 3e édition ! Le triathlon de l’océan Indien (OIT) qu’organise Naïade Events fêtera sa 3e édition le 13 novembre 2011 avec un record à la clé : la participation de 120 triathlètes internationaux ! Des triathlètes en provenance de France, Allemagne, Italie, Suisse, Belgique, Angleterre, Afrique du Sud, Singapour entre autres seront au départ de cette édition aux cotés des challengers Mauriciens. Cette troisième édition, qui se déroule dans l´ouest de l´île Maurice, est qualifié comme ʺun des plus beaux triathlons du mondeʺ, sera également marquée par la participation d’un panel exceptionnel de …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Police empowered to object to bail
The police can object to the release on bail of a person, who is already out on bail for a previous offence, upon reasonable suspicion of having committed another offence. In such circumstances, the police must invariably object to the release on bail of the detainee as per section 4 of the Bail Act 1999. [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Authoritiesgetting ready for Ganga Snan
In order to ensure that Ganga Snan is performed with caution by Hindus, the Beach Authority has taken several measures to look into the safety of the public and prevent any accidents at sea. Ganga Snan will be celebrated on Thursday. Hundreds of rescuers from the National Coast Guard, the Royal Life Saving Society, the [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
MSDTF praises XLD’s measures
At a press conference on Tuesday, the president of the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF), Somduth Dulthumun stated that he is satisfied with the measures taken in the budget. Dulthumun said that despite the financial crisis, the government has presented a good budget and has taken the well being of the population into consideration. [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Rotterdam Rules vital to economy: Bachoo
Ensuring maritime safety and security and facilitating the development of shipping is one of the government’s objectives. In this context, a three-day workshop on the ‘United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea’, also known as the ‘Rotterdam Rules’, is being held at the Victoria Hotel. The [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
FSC hosts int’l seminar on insurance risks
We can never emphasise enough the fact that development and growth can only happen when there is financial stability. This was stated by Clairette Ah-Hen, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Financial Services Commission at the inaugural session of a three-day workshop of the IAIS regional seminar for Sub-Saharan Africa. This is the second time [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Fisheries not to call off agreement with EU
The Ministry of Fisheries’ agreement with the European Union will be continue to be respected. This was stated by the minister of Fisheries, Nicolas Von Mally following the Syndicat des pêcheurs (Fishermen’s Union) demand to cancel it. “We can’t cancel this old agreement, especially at a time when there is a financial crisis in the [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
MLC lauds pre-primary grants
The Mauritius Labour Congress (MLC) organised a press meet on Tuesday to comment on the budget presented by minister of Finance and Economic Development Xavier-Luc Duval. The president of the union, Hanif Peerun said that measures announced for health insurance will threaten the welfare state since these services are free on the island. He said, [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Microsoft awards Harel Mallac
Microsoft awarded Harel Mallac Technologies with the ‘Gold Certification Partner’ on Tuesday. This took place at the headquarters of HM Technologies in Port Louis. Paul Bunting, general manager of Microsoft Indian Ocean Islands and the staff of HM Technologies were present. The specialist IT solutions provider is the first partner of Microsoft to receive gold [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Overseas treatment grant raised
The Ministry of Health will be providing a grant of up to Rs 500,000 for patients requiring overseas treatment as from January 2012. “We want to implement this as soon as possible and it will be possible next year,” said the minister of Health and Quality of Life, Lormus Bundhoo. He added that his ministry [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Rs 55.2 m worth drugs seized
The Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit of Plaine Verte has recorded 688 drug cases amounting to Rs 55.2 million since 25 July 2006 to 30 October 2011. The drugs seized include Buprenorphine, sedatives, cannabis and heroin. Some 24,668 Buprenorphine tablets have been seized till now. However, drugs seized have decreased compared to 2010. The total value [...]
09 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Crosby, Nash sing their support at Occupy Wall Street
WASHINGTON (AFP)Musicians David Crosby and Graham Nash, icons of the 1960s folk-rock era, serenaded anti-corporate protesters at the Occupy Wall Street camp in New York.Hundreds of the protesters, many of whom were not even born when the pair, along with Stephen Stills and Neil Young, formed their legendary counter-culture super-group, crammed into Zuccotti Square in New York's financial district to hear the duo's acoustic five-song set."You know some of the songs, so sing with us," Nash, 69, called out to the enthusiastic gathering before launching into "Long Time Gone."The crowd sang along, too, to other folk-rock classics including "Teach Your …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Unfair Competition - Taxis: Trade Unionists Continue The State
The taxi drivers do not want to let themselves be pushed around. The General Taxi Owners' Union (GTOU) filed a complaint against three government entities for breach of an agreement between them in March 2007.
09 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Accident Fatal À Vacoas – Un Quinquagénaire Succombe À Ses Blessures
La fin de semaine a, une fois de plus, été meurtrière sur nos routes. Marcel Carcasse, 51 ans, habitant Floréal, a rendu l’âme tôt samedi matin.
09 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Anil Kapoor signs Rs. 100 crore deal for remake of 24
In a deal that is valued at Rs.100 crores, 20th Century Fox has licensed Anil Kapoor Films Company to remake 24, one of the post popular television series in United States of America and other western markets. Anil Kapoor Films Company will be adapting the series for Indian market. Anil Kapoor had acted in the recent season of the US television series. It's a first of its kind deal where a studio has licensed the remake of a series to an actor. Anil Kapoor is planning to make it into a high budget television series which will be shot on …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ricky's 'ladies' would have to wait longer
Click above for more movie stills Promotion of Ladies V/s Ricky Bahl has started with aplomb and the makers (Yash Raj Films) have shown ample confidence in their Band Baaja Baaraat star Ranveer Singh. So much so that he has turned out to be one individual on whom the entire campaign kick-started, what with music video of 'Aadat Se Majboor' blazing across all music channels. This means that while Ricky Bahl is all over, 'ladies' are conspicuous by their absence. "Really, where are the ladies", quizzes a film enthusiasts, "Agreed that Ranveer is quite hot-n-happening ever since his debut and …
09 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Chitrangda Singh on November 10 at 1530 hrs IST
If there is someone who is a true epitome of beauty and brains it's Chitrangda Singh. After having made a stunning debut in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chitrangda became the toast of the nation. However, the pretty lass has been really selective in her choice of films preferring quality over quantity. Chitrangda will now be seen opposite Akshay Kumar in Desi Boyz which releases next month. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Chitrangda on Thursday, November 10, at 1530 hrs IST. Don't miss!
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
L'armée américaine a égaré des restes de soldats dans une morgue
WASHINGTON (AFP)L'armée américaine a reconnu mardi avoir égaré ou mélangé dans une morgue des restes humains provenant de soldats morts au combat, une nouvelle affaire embarrassante pour le Pentagone, qui a déjà perdu trace de milliers de soldats enterrés au cimetière militaire d'Arlington.Le chef d'état-major de l'armée de l'Air, le général Norton Schwartz, s'est montré atterré en présentant les conclusions d'une enquête interne lors d'une conférence de presse, alors qu'il n'y a selon lui "rien de plus sacré que de traiter nos morts avec respect et dignité".L'affaire vise la morgue de la base aérienne de Dover (Delaware, est) par laquelle …
08 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?