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Health minister still in hospital
At around 6.30 pm on Thursday, the security at Apollo Bramwell Hospital was busy filtering visitors to a VIP patient in room 602 minister of Health Maya Hanoomanjee. Several high profile visitors to the minister’s room included the President Sir Anerood Jugnauth in the afternoon. He stayed for about one hour and left Apollo Bramwell [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Balise Marina holds job oriented trainings
La Balise Marine will hold a two-day registration drive on Friday and Saturday at its seat in Riviere Noire. This is to enable residents of the region to receive free training in sectors such as hotels, construction and activities related to the marina. The training will be open to people aged between 16 and 40 [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Baroness Ashton lauds island for fighting piracy
The European Union high representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, expressed her satisfaction following the signature of the Mauritius-European Union Transfer Agreement of Suspected Pirates last week. She recalled that the excellent cooperation between Mauritius and the EU in the fight against piracy has resulted in the signature of the agreement. “I [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Cycle race at Beau Plan
CRA World Events, in collaboration with the sponsor Freight and Transit PTY Ltd, will host the FTL cycle challenge at L’aventure du sucre at Beau Plan on Sunday. The cycle race will comprise two circuits – 40 and 70 kilometres. This will start at 8.30 am. The director of FTL, Cedric Lagesse, who is also [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Finance mgmt to be extended to Rodrigues
During the debate at the National Assembly on Tuesday, Rodrigues member of parliament (MP), Jean Francisco Francois quizzed the acting minister of Finance and Economic Development, Vasant Bunwaree on the need to bring amendments to legislations related to Rodrigues in order to ensure the smooth implementation of programme-based budgeting. In his reply, Bunwaree said that [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Aloe vera has green future
Aloe vera commonly known as the miracle plant, has the potential to become the future agro-industrial crop. This was stated by an officer of the Agricultural Research and Extension Unit. “Some 25 tonnes of aloe vera gel costing around Rs 1 million are currently imported annually. This excludes imports in other forms such as juice, [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Air Mauritius posts profit of 10.3 million euros in 2011
Air Mauritius held its annual general meeting of shareholders at the Grand Baie International conference centre on Thursday. The chairman, Kamal Taposeea told the board that they performed as a team despite challenges. He also lauded the national carrier’s performance for the financial year. He said, “The group posted profits of 10.3 million euros compared [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Lefranc gets 30 years for murder
Judge Saheeda Peeroo sentenced Andy Le Franc to 30 years of imprisonment at the Assize court on Thursday. He has been found guilty for the murder of Géraldine Ermio, a croupier of casino on December 16, 2008. The accused was on remand since January 5, 2009. Judge Peeroo took note of the fact that the [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Innodis Foundation finances
In the context of the food programme for Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) pre-schools, a donation ceremony was organised on Thursday at the seat of Municipality of Quatre Bornes. Several eminent personalities including Dr Vasant Bunwaree, minister of Education and Human Resources and Arianne Oxenham, mayor of the municipality were present for the [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Forum bridges generation gap
The Senior Citizens Council operating under the aegis of the ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions held an Intergenerational meeting between its members and students of different colleges on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee on Thursday at the Rabindranath Tagore Institute. Present on this occasion, the minister of Social Security, National [...]
22 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Boney Kapoor & Sahara to co-produce films
Producer Boney Kapoor who has joined the Sahara group of companies as a member of their board of directors will now join hands with Sahara to co-produce films. Says Boney, "I haven't just joined Sahara as a director but I also head their entire entertainment branch. All the television and film entertainment will be monitored by me. So yes, I'll be co-producing all my own films with Sahara." Also, on the anvil is a film featuring Boney's lovely wife Sridevi who makes her comeback into acting with Gauri Shinde's English Vinglish. Boney has his own dream project for his wife …
22 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Argentina turn page after Copa flop
BUENOS AIRES (AFP)After being knocked out by Uruguay in the quarter-finals, fans of Argentina have drawn a line under the Copa America final.The hosts had hoped to bag a record 15th title but instead it is neighbour Uruguay who will themselves go for a 15th crown in Sunday's final against Paraguay.While Buenos Aires restaurants and cafes begin to fill with fans of the finalists, the city wore a general air of indifference Thursday among disillusioned home fans."Anybody but Uruguay. Just anyone but them," groaned office caretaker Juan as he contemplated a triumph for the Charruas from across the River Plate …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arnie refuses post-divorce support for Shriver
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is refusing his estranged wife Maria Shriver's request for financial support after they divorce, documents showed Thursday.The former bodybuilder and politician, who put his film comeback plans on hold after it emerged in May that he had fathered a child with the couple's former housekeeper, is also seeking joint custody of their children.Shriver filed for divorce three weeks ago citing "irreconcilable differences" with her husband, whom she met in 1977 and married in 1986, and in her court documents requested spousal support.In papers filed Wednesday by Schwarzenegger to the Los Angeles Superior Court, …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JRD Films to release The Devil's Double in India and Pakistan
After creating buzz at Berlin Film Festival, Sundance and Cannes Film Festival, The Devil's Double directed by Lee Tamahori (earlier directed Bond Film Die Another Day, Once We Were Warriors and XXX 2) starring Demonic Cooper is all set to release in India and Pakistan. The film has been brought to India by Rakesh Jain of JRD Films. The Devil's Double is based on the true story of Latif Yahia, an Iraqi soldier who was forced to become a body double for Uday Hussein, the son of ruling tyrant Saddam Hussein. The film is releasing on July 29 in US …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Eesha Koppikhar's Shabri to finally release on August 26
Director Lalit Marathe is a relieved and happy man as his film Shabri produced by Ram Gopal Varma which went into production five years ago will finally be releasing on August 26, after a long wait. Shabri, a story about the first female crime lord in Mumbai, had been completed long back but couldn't see light of the day for over four years. The first cut of the film was ready in 2006 and the film was supposed to release around the same time as Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag in 2007. After Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag flopped, Shabri …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Abhishek, Sonam, Bipasha & Neil get impromptu holiday from Players shoot
The vast cast of Abbas-Mustan's couldn't have hoped for a better gift...A monsoon holiday, thanks to producers Abbas-Mustan who have not been able to select from music composer Pritam Chakraborty's tunes. The two songs were supposed to be shot with the entire cast Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonam Kapoor over the next two weeks. The loss of time is crucial because getting the combined dates of the 4 busy artistes again would be problematic. Abbas-Mustan were very keen to complete the two songs on time. These songs were crucial because all the action sequences and the …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tennis Hambourg: Monfils et Simon se donnent rendez-vous en quart de finale
BERLIN (AFP)Les Français Gaël Monfils et Gilles Simon se sont qualifiés jeudi pour les quarts de finale du tournoi de tennis sur terre battue de Hambourg et s'affronteront pour une place en demi-finale, vendredi.Premier en piste, Gilles Simon (N.5) trouvait sur sa route le Finlandais Jarkko Nieminen.Après un premier set où les deux joueurs se breakaient à tour de rôle, avec trois engagements perdus de chaque côté, c'est Simon qui négociait mieux le jeu décisif pour virer en tête.Le Finlandais se montrait plus régulier dans la deuxième manche, mais Gilles Simon serrait le jeu dans le troisième, arrivant enfin à …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 18
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 18 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 18 Welcome to week 18th of the Mauritius Horse Racing Challenge 2011. This week main race id the Chateau D’ax Coupes des 3 Ans [...]
21 Jul 2011, Island Crisis
Chelsea fail to spark in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP)English giants Chelsea failed to shine under new boss Andre Villas-Boas Thursday in a friendly against Malaysia that was marred by racial abuse towards their Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun.Unlike rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, who handed the Malaysian national side a firm beating, Chelsea struggled to break down a stubborn Malaysian Selection side made up of mostly Olympic Under-23 players.It took a controversial goal by Didier Drogba in the 80th minute, from a free-kick, as the London side belatedly broke the deadlock at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur.However, replays showed that the ball, which …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tour de France: Andy Schleck remporte la 18e étape, Voeckler sauve son maillot jaune
COL DU GALIBIER (AFP)Le Luxembourgeois Andy Schleck (Leopard) a remporté en solitaire, après une longue échappée, la 18e étape du Tour de France jeudi au col du Galibier.Le Français Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) a sauvé son maillot jaune de leader.Classement de la 18e étape du Tour de France, disputée jeudi entre Pinerolo et Col du Galibier:1. Andy Schleck (LUX/LEO) les 200,5 km en 6h07:56.(moyenne: 32,7 km/h)2. Frank Schleck (LUX/LEO) à 2:07.3. Cadel Evans (AUS/BMC) 2:15.4. Ivan Basso (ITA/LIQ) 2:18.5. Thomas Voeckler (FRA/EUC) 2:21.6. Pierre Rolland (FRA/EUC) 2:27.7. Damiano Cunego (ITA/LAM) 2:33.8. Rein Taaramae (EST/COF) 3:22.9. Tom Danielson (USA/GRM) 3:25.10. Ryder Hesjedal …
21 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?