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A la découverte du Ganga Talao ou Grand Bassin, le lac sacré
Le Ganga Talao plus connu sous le nom de Grand Bassin est un lac sacré qui se trouve en plein centre de l’île Maurice. Il abrite aussi le plus grand temple du pays. Protégé par une statue de Shiva de 80 mètres de haut, le temple est construit autour d’un lac volcanique et est considéré comme une résurgence du Gange sacré. La légende veut en effet que Shiva ait laissé choir de l’eau du Gange dans le cratère éteint, qui se transforma en lac. Maha Shivaratree Ce lieu unique incite naturellement au recueillement et à la prière. D’ailleurs, une fois …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tour de France: Agnel, Izoard et Galibier, la trilogie des géants pour la 18e étape
PINEROLO (Italie) (AFP)Une trilogie hors catégorie attend les coureurs du Tour de France, jeudi, dans la 18e étape qui franchit les cols d'Agnel et d'Izoard avant de rejoindre le sommet du Galibier, à 2645 mètres d'altitude.Avant cette arrivée inédite, la plus haute dans l'histoire centenaire de la Grande Boucle, au bout de 200,5 kilomètres, la course rentre d'Italie par Casteldelfino (Château-Dauphin dans le val Varaita).Le col d'Agnel, que le Tour n'a jamais escaladé par ce versant, conduit à l'altitude de 2744 mètres au bout d'une très longue montée de 23,7 kilomètres (à 6,5 %), les neuf derniers sur des lacets …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
5-hr Internet blackout across nation
A general disruption in Internet connection affected the island on Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pm. The connection was disrupted for another 30 minutes at 7.30 pm. Mauritius Telecom said the breakdown was due to a technical problem in one of its servers. Contacted by phone, an officer of Mauritius Telecom underlined that the [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Karaoke contest at Pointe aux Sables
Pointe aux Sables, July 20 A karaoke as well as a beauty contest will be held on July 30 at Pointe aux Sables. The event is being organised by BMB Consultant Entertainment, an event management company. The director of the company, Burty Salva said, “The competition will take place during the school holidays and aims [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Sustainable development high on government agenda
The second forum of the African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) based on the theme ‘Achievements and Perspectives in Support of Environmental Management’ was launched on Wednesday at the InterContinental Hotel, Balaclava. The event was attended by around 200 scientists, technicians, decision and policy makers as well as administrators at the regional [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Anglo-Mauritius celebrates anniversary
On Tuesday, Anglo-Mauritius Insurance celebrated 60 years of its existence by inaugurating an exposition at the Blue Penny Museum, Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis. The exposition pays tribute to the resilience of Mauritians in the face of natural disasters, especially cyclones. Louis Rivalland, chief executive officer (CEO) of Anglo-Mauritius expressed his joy at the promotion of [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
FTS to protest over social problems
The members of Verts Fraternels (FTS) members have announced that they will stage a demonstration on July 28 at the Company Garden, Port Louis. Speaking at a press meet held on Wednesday at the Marie Reine de la Paix social centre, Verts Fraternels president Sylvio Michel said the party members were planning to protest against [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
GTU urges for more security in primary schools
Talking to the press on Wednesday, Vinod Seegum, president of the Government Teachers Union (GTU) said that some primary school teachers were victims of verbal and physical abuse. He said the situation has been deteriorating. According to him, a school cannot continue to operate in this way where a parent can enter the school grounds [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
French artworks on display at Le Consulat Gallery
An exhibition to showcase the works of Charles Lapicque (1898-1988), a French artist considered one of the masters of modern portrayal, opened at Le Consulat Gallery, Port Louis, on Wednesday. The building previously used to house the French Embassy. The gallery has been taken over by the Caterpal Company, which consists of two associates, namely [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
The Banker : Le groupe Standard Bank est la première meilleure banque d’Afrique
Le groupe Standard Bank est la première banque d´Afrique dans le classement annuel des 1 000 meilleures banques commerciales au monde élaboré par le magazine The Banker, le premier journal mondial des banques et institutions financières. Le classement, se base sur les fonds propres de base de chaque banque (Tier I capital). L’année dernière le groupe Standard Bank a augmenté son Tier 1 capital par 26 % pour atteindre 12 milliards de dollars. La Standard Bank est passée à la 94e place dans la liste des 1000 premières banques dans le monde après avoir été classé 106e l´année dernière. Les …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
The Banker : Le groupe Standard Bank est la première banque d’Afrique
Le groupe Standard Bank est la première banque d´Afrique dans le classement annuel des 1 000 meilleures banques commerciales au monde élaboré par le magazine The Banker, le premier journal mondial des banques et institutions financières. Le classement, se base sur les fonds propres de base de chaque banque (Tier I capital). L’année dernière le groupe Standard Bank a augmenté son Tier 1 capital par 26 % pour atteindre 12 milliards de dollars. La Standard Bank est passée à la 94e place dans la liste des 1000 premières banques dans le monde après avoir été classé 106e l´année dernière. Les …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mechanical harvesting system of sugarcane to be launched
The machine-operated harvest system for the sugar industry will be officially launched on Thursday in the fields of Bon Air, Triolet and Point aux Piments under the Field Operation Regrouping and Irrigation Project (FORIP). This will be done by the minister of Agro-Industry, Satish Faugoo. Around 1,200 hectares of land belonging to 500 planters comes [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Corporate governance key to sound business
Corporate governance is one of the key factors for a sound business environment. Governments, policy makers and industry practitioners acknowledge that governance, risk and compliance permeate all sectors and should be concern not only a handful of policy makers or corporate executives but everyone. This was stated by minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Eco-village at Belle Mare nears completion
According to the acting minister of Finance and Economic Development, Vasant Bunwaree, major infrastructural works, including the construction of the main building and the administrative office at the tourist village at Belle Mare have been completed. However, some pending work is still ongoing and the project will be completed by the end of this month. [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Pakistani doctor to perform 36 complex eye surgeries
Several doctors visit the island through the year to perform complicated surgeries. In this respect, Pakistani ophthalmologist Dr Wajid Khan is currently in Mauritius. He will perform 36 free eye surgeries. This was stated by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. This is Dr Khan’s fourth visit to the island. In 2008, he [...]
21 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Copa America: le Paraguay bat le Venezuela et se hisse en finale sans avoir gagné un match
MENDOZA (Argentine) (AFP)Le Paraguay a réussi mercredi soir la performance insolite de se hisser en finale de la Copa America sans avoir remporté le moindre match en 90 ou 120 minutes, battant aux tirs au but le Venezuela (0-0 a.p., 5-3 t.a.b.), pourtant meilleur dans cette demi-finale.Le gardien et capitaine Villar, déjà héros contre le Brésil au tour précédent (0-0 a.p., 2-0 t.a.b.), a arrêté le tir au but de Lucena et envoyé le Paraguay en finale contre l'Uruguay dimanche au terme d'un cinquième nul d'affilée. Du jamais-vu.Les Guaranis, qui atteignent la finale de la compétition pour la première fois …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sommet Zone euro: accord franco-allemand sur un nouveau plan d'aide à la Grèce
BRUXELLES (AFP)La France et l'Allemagne sont parvenues dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi à sortir de l'impasse sur un nouveau plan d'aide à la Grèce, peu de temps avant un sommet à Bruxelles où la zone euro doit impérativement stopper la contagion de la crise de la dette pour réserver son avenir.Les deux acteurs-clé de la réunion, la chancelière allemande Angela Merkel et le président français Nicolas Sarkozy, ont préparé le terrain à un compromis jusque tard dans la soirée à Berlin.Au terme de sept heures de discussions, impliquant aussi le patron de la Banque centrale européenne (BCE) Jean-Claude …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
'Lucky' Paraguay reach Copa America final
MENDOZA, Argentina (AFP)Paraguay beat Venezuela 5-3 on penalties to reach the Copa America final after regulation and extra-time produced a goalless draw.Twice champions Paraguay will now meet Uruguay, chasing a record 15th title, in Sunday's final in Buenos Aires.But the Paraguayans rode their luck as they on Wednesday ended the surprise run of the Venezuelans, traditional whipping boys at this level, in the cruellest of fashions. The minnows hit the woodwork three times in their first-ever semi and had a goal ruled out questionably for offside.A mass scuffle between both team's benches after the final whistle marred the occasion as …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lewd Marilyn Monroe short film to be auctioned off
BUENOS AIRES (AFP)A pornographic short film of Marilyn Monroe will be auctioned off in August at an international film collectors' convention for a starting price of $500,000 (350,000 Euros), event promoter Mikel Barsa said Wednesday.The six minute black and white film, which dates from 1946, shows the American actress, then known as Norma Jean Baker, and an unknown male.Barsa said the film will go on the auction block on August 7 at 7:00 pm (2200 GMT) at the Borges Cultural Center in Buenos Aires."Knowing how many Marilyn fanatics are out there, the film could easily sell for a million dollars," …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
'Bodyguard' first look
Okay, here's the FIRST LOOK of the most awaited movie of the season -- BODYGUARD. The Salman Khan - Kareena Kapoor starrer is expected to storm the cinemas worldwide on 31 August, on the festive occasion of Eid. A lot is riding on this film, more so after Salman delivered three gigantic hits, WANTED, DABANGG and READY. Salman Khan fans worldwide have been eager, in fact very eager, to have a look at the posters of the film. Here they are, being launched on Bollywood Hungama EXCLUSIVELY. Relish!
20 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?