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Delhi objects to Chinese troops in Pakistani Kashmir
India on Wednesday reiterated its concern over the presence of Chinese military personnel in Pakistan administered Kashmir, saying that it had already conveyed its objections to Beijing. Defence Minister A.K. Antony told reporters after opening the four-day navy commanders conference here that India was aware of the presence of China’s Peoples Liberation Army troops in [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry of Agro Industry eyeing agricultural mechanisation
The government will provide a new scheme to planters so that they can slowly turn to agricultural mechanisation. A fund of Rs 100 million will be set up for this purpose. This was stated by the minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo. “Increasing agricultural production while providing logistical support to farmers and producers [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Mollywood in the offing
The Ministry of Arts and Culture organised a press conference on Wednesday to announce the silver jubilee celebrations of the Mauritius Film Development Corporation (MFDC). At the conference, Mookhesshwur Choonee stated that he is aware that more developments are required in various sectors of his ministry. He announced that he has made an appeal to [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
JCI proposes long term budget plan
Junior Chamber International held its 84th business forum on Wednesday at l’Alliance francaise, Bell Village. The meet was held under the theme, ‘What to expect out of the 2012′ budget. It was chaired by Philippe Lam, director of Economic and Marketing Consultants, Yousouf Ismael, economist at Bramer Banking Corporation, Pierre d’Unienville, director of Infinite Corporate [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jeetah to launch sports fest UNIVERSAIDE
The UNIVERSIADE 2011 a Inter Tertiary Institutions Sports Competition will begin on Thursday. It will be inaugurated by the minister of Tertiary and Education, Science, Research and Technology, Rajesh Jeetah at the University of Mauritius Gymnasium, Réduit. This is an initiative of the Tertiary Education Commission and is being held in collaboration with the Ministry [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
MEXA submits budget memo
The Mauritius Export Association (MEXA) has made public its budget memorandum to promote export. This has been sent to the minister of Finance. The memorandum indicates that the financial crisis is worsening and uncertainties in the global economy are the order of the day. It also gives an account of the two main markets, namely [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Faugoo emphasises use of biotechnology
Speaking at the opening of a workshop on agricultural biotechnology on Wednesday at Domaine les Pailles, the minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo stressed on the importance of vigilance concerning the looming threats of a food crisis similar to 2008. The workshop was organised by the US Embassy and was chaired by Professor [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
New bill worries lawyer
Lawyer Jacques Panglose urged caution from the government over the adoption of the Criminal Investigation and Proceedings bill. He added it was copied from the British model but cannot be applied to Mauritius “as it was copied from the law adopted in 1996to fight the IRA from the British” and we had no such “terrorist [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Contractor arrested for worker’s death
Jean Claude Agathe, 39, job contractor was arrested by the Line Barracks police on Wednesday and presented at the Port Louis district court. He was granted bail by the magistrate. He was arrested and following the death of one of his employees Jerryfer Ravina aged 30 who was crushed by a concrete panel at his [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Tsunami simulation exercise held in Albion
On Wednesday, nearly two-dozen countries, including Mauritius, organised a full-scale test of the Indian Ocean’s Tsunami Alert System, using the 2004 Sumatra quake as the basis for the exercise, which is an initiative of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. In Mauritius, the tsunami simulation exercise was held in Albion. Speaking about the event, Mamode [...]
13 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Bhutan's king marries, crowns his queen
PUNAKHA, Bhutan (AFP)Bhutan's 31-year-old king married a student 10 years his junior on Thursday in a colourful ceremony showcasing the rich Buddhist culture of one of the world's most remote and insular countries.Amid clouds of incense and chanting by monks, the hugely popular King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck crowned his queen at the end of series of rituals in the 17th-century fortified monastery chosen for the occasion.After a brief purification ceremony to start, they walked hand-in-hand and smiling to the inner sanctum of the monastery where an hour of blessings, prostrations and prayers culminated with the queen taking the throne.The …
13 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 13/10/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-10-13End Time: 20:10
13 Oct 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – jeudi 13/10/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-10-13End Time: 19:20
13 Oct 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 13/10/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-10-13End Time: 18:50
13 Oct 2011, MBC
Samachar – Thursday 13/10/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-10-13End Time: 18:25
13 Oct 2011, MBC
Live Chat: Tusshar Kapoor on October 14 at 1600 hrs IST
He is one of the most versatile actors of our industry who has impressed us with his act be it in comedy flicks like the Golmaal series or serious ones like Shootout At Lokhandwala. He is none other than Tusshar Kapoor Tusshar, whose last flick Hum Tum Shabana released recently, will be live on Bollywood Hungama's video chat on Friday, October 14, at 1600 hrs IST. Don't miss!
13 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ek Tha Tiger will be Salman's Eid release for 2012
Yash Raj Films' romantic thriller Ek Tha Tiger, which was scheduled for a June 1, 2012, release will now release in theatres worldwide on EID 2012. Since Aamir Khan wanted to release his next film, directed by Reema Kagti, on June 1 next year, he requested Salman Khan and Aditya Chopra to shift Ek tha Tiger to accommodate this release. Given the close relationship and mutual respect they share for one another, both Adi and Salman were happy to oblige and shift the release to Eid. Directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Salman Khan …
12 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Vivek Oberoi signed for Gyarah Challis Ki Last Metro
Ek Challis Ki Last Local, a film that turned out to be a surprise hit in 2007 which also garnered the support of the critics, did not only launch the career of director Sanjay Kandhuri but resurrected lead actor Abhay Deol's career giving him his first considerable hit. However, for the sequel, director Sanjay Kandhuri has decided not to repeat the lead actor and has finalized Vivek Oberoi for the same who seems to already have his bag full with big films like Zilla Ghaziabad and the eagerly awaited Krissh 2. It was earlier reported on several occasions how four …
12 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Los Angeles: six personnes tuées dans une fusillade
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Au moins six personnes ont été tuées et trois autres blessées mercredi dans une fusillade survenue dans un centre commercial au sud de Los Angeles, en Californie, rapportaient les médias américains, indiquant qu'un suspect avait été interpellé.La fusillade est survenue dans un salon de coiffure de Seal Beach, a indiqué la chaîne ABC. La zone commerciale a été bouclée par les forces de l'ordre, selon les images des télévisions américaines.
12 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salman's I Am Hariprasad postponed
While rumours continue to spread around Salman Khan consenting to do films left right and centre, either as originals, remakes or sequels, the fact of the matter is something else. In the times when his other high profile biggies like Dabangg 2 and Sher Khan aren't going on floors any time soon, there is yet another film that joins the queue - I Am Hariprasad. Announced over a year back, the film has now gone on a backburner for an indefinite timeframe. "Yes, I Am Hariprasad is not happening till end of next year at the least", informs a source, …
12 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?