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President puts emphasis on innovation at Gala dinner
The President of the Republic Sir Anerood Jugnauth attended the third Project Leadership Certification (PLC) Annual Leadership Gala Dinner hosted by Team Synthesis Ltd (Mauritius and Africa), which was held on Friday at Le Meridien Hotel, Pointe aux Piments under the theme of ‘Innovation’. The event regrouped around 450 PLC attendees who are members of [...]
24 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
3 nabbed with Rs 15 m Subutex
Officers of the Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit (ADSU) arrested three people including a French national for importing 2,734 Subutex tablets worth Rs 15 million during a controlled delivery operation at Grand Baie on Friday. The drugs were imported by Frenchman Pierre Martin Victor, 57, from Paris for Gino Makinzie Appasamy, 37, from Terre Rouge [...]
24 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Budget geared to create jobs
The Parti Mauricien Social Democrate (PMSD) held a political meeting at Terre Rouge on Sunda. Several speakers including party leader, Xavier Luc Duval, Tourism minister Michael Sik Yuen, Maurice Allet and Abbas Mamode addressed the party supporters. The vice-prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development, Xavier Luc Duval told the supporters that his first [...]
24 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Jugnauth banks on ‘sage’ to save country
The leader of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM), Pravind Jugnauth said at a press meet on Saturday in Port Louis that a very wise man, ‘a sage’ may come back on the political scene to save the country from the quagmire. He did not, however, give any details simply saying, “Future will tell us who [...]
24 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
National fumigation campaign launched
The Ministry of Health is working towards the fight against dengue fever and chikungunya. It has launched a national fumigation campaign aimed at eradicating mosquito breeding. This campaign is being done by the health inspectors and other experts in epidemiology from the ministry and other professionals from private firms. Minister Lormus Bundhoo said that there [...]
24 Oct 2011, The Independent Daily
Prakash Raj to play the villain in Dabangg 2
Who says it doesn't pay to be bad? Well, actor Prakash Raj is someone who certainly will vouch for this. After having played the villain (par excellence) in films like Wanted, Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap and Singham, this on-screen baddie is on every filmmaker's wish list. Bollywood fans are on a roll these days and have every reason to be so. While on one hand, the much awaited sequel of Dabangg (called Dabangg 2) has been announced, on the other everyone's favourite villain Prakash Raj will be playing the integral baddie in this film. However, Sonu Sood will also be …
24 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Queen to meet Australian flood victims
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP)"I think it will mean a lot to them that she's taken the time to come to Queensland in a very, very hectic schedule."Crowds began gathering early along the banks of the river, which snakes through the heart of Brisbane, with schoolchildren, well-wishers and fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the monarch as she passes.Local man Phil Hogan said his four children were among those on the riverfront, vividly recalling his own schoolboy sighting of the queen in 1970."It was a really big deal and we all had the flags to wave," he said."Everyone waited for hours, …
24 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ki hopes victory kick-starts Celtic's revival
GLASGOW (AFP)South Korean international Ki Sung-Yeung says Celtic's narrow 2-1 victory against Aberdeen was a huge result for the club as the Hoops halted a run of three matches without a win.The midfielder scored the first goal in the 17th minute before firing in the free-kick that led to Charlie Mulgrew's winner after Ryan Jack, who was later sent off for his second bookable offence, had equalised for Aberdeen.It was Celtic's first win in the league for a month following a defeat by Hearts and a draw with Kilmarnock and keeps the Parkhead club 10 points behind league leaders Rangers, …
24 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Minissha Lamba harassed by authorities at Dubai airport
Download image as wallpaper Minissha Lamba seems to be having a horrid time at the airport these days. While earlier this year she was detained at Mumbai airport for carrying undisclosed jewellery worth Rs.50 lakhs, now the actress had a tough time with authorities at Dubai airport last week. When Minissha arrived at the Dubai International Airport, she was asked for her lodging details. Since the actress wasn't too sure about her hotel booking details, she made a call to someone who had come to receive her. This infuriated the officer who shouted at Minissha and asked her to sit …
24 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Asha Bhosle sets new Guinness World Record
Singing legend Asha Bhosle has entered the Guinness World Records for having the most single studio recordings in the world. Asha, who has been singing since 1947 has recorded up to 11,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs in more than 20 Indian languages. The versatile singer famous for her songs like 'Dil Cheez Kya Hai', 'Dum Maaro Dum', 'Mehbooba Mehbooba', 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja', 'Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko', 'Yeh Mera Dil', 'Rangeela Re' and many more was honoured with this award at the Asian awards ceremony in London. This honour earlier belonged to her sister Lata …
24 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jacqueline replaces Sonakshi in Race 2
Just a week back, the action packed sequel to the film Race was in the news for the shift in its production date to accommodate leading lady Deepika Padukone in the film. Well, the film which was initially supposed to star Sonakshi Sinha along with Deepika has undergone yet another change in the casting department. The latest is that the Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez will be seen replacing Sonakshi in Race 2. Speaking to Ramesh Taurani, we are told, "Yes, Jacqueline has been roped in to replace Sonakshi, as there were some date problems. In fact, we had postponed …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salman-Anil-Fardeen all set to return for No Entry Mein Entry
Bringing all speculations to rest, the makers of No Entry have confirmed that the film's sequel would eventually be made. Though there was panic in the interim period around the feasibility of the film, considering Salman is already overloaded with four new films (Ek Tha Tiger, Dabangg 2, Kick, Sher Khan) in the pipeline, writer director Anees Bazmee has ensured that the film is pretty much on track. "In fact as we talk, I have also closed on the timelines when the script would be narrated to Salman", says Bazmee, "That would be later part of next month. Salman is …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hand: Montpellier un peu trop court à Copenhague
PARIS (AFP)Montpellier est passé à deux doigts d'un nouvel exploit à Copenhague, vainqueur 31 à 29 (mi-temps: 21-12) dimanche lors de la 4e journée de la Ligue des champions messieurs de handball, et pourra regretter d'être complètement passé à côté en première période.Quinze jours après leur superbe victoire à Kiel (23-24), les Montpelliérains ont failli récidiver devant une équipe danoise qui n'a pas encore le pedigree des Allemands en C1, mais qui dispose d'un assemblage d'internationaux scandinaves à même de l'emmener jusqu'au Final Four.Le champion de France voit Copenhague revenir à sa hauteur au classement, à la 1re place. Mais …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Syrie: trois civils tués par les forces de sécurité
NICOSIE (AFP)Deux civils ont été tués dimanche par les tirs des forces de sécurité dans la région de Hama (nord), un des fiefs de la contestation contre le régime du président syrien Bachar al-Assad, et un troisième près de Deir Ezzor (est), a annoncé l'OSDH dans un communiqué."Deux civils ont été tués dimanche à l'aube par les tirs des forces de sécurité dans la localité d'al-Madiq, dans la province de Hama, et leurs funérailles se sont transformées en une manifestation massive appelant à la chute du régime", a rapporté l'Observatoire syrien des droits de l'Homme (OSDH), basé en Grande-Bretagne.La ville …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tennis: 1er titre de l'année pour Gaël Monfils, à Stockholm
STOCKHOLM (AFP)Le Français Gaël Monfils a remporté son premier titre de l'année, le quatrième de sa carrière, en battant le Finlandais Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 3-6, 6-2, dimanche en finale du tournoi de Stockholm.Le Français, tête de série N.1, qui faisait cette semaine sa rentrée après vingt jours d'arrêt pour une blessure à un genou et qui succède au palmarès au Suisse Roger Federer, a souffert contre le 73e mondial. Il l'avait déjà péniblement battu en quarts de finale du tournoi de Bangkok, fin septembre.Ce succès redore un peu les statistiques de Monfils, qui avait perdu onze des quatorze finales qu'il …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Saha late show stuns Fulham
LONDON (AFP)Louis Saha returned to haunt Fulham as his late goal inspired Everton's dramatic 3-1 victory at Craven Cottage on Sunday.Substitute Saha struck in stoppage time before Jack Rodwell scored Everton's third to ensure David Moyes' side ended a run of three successive defeats.Everton had taken a third minute lead when Royston Drenthe struck from long-range, but it looked liked Fulham had earned a share of the spoils thanks to substitute Bryan Ruiz's exquisite equaliser in the second half.However, Fulham striker Bobby Zamora missed a sitter and Saha and Rodwell made him pay.Despite having lost their last three matches, Everton …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tennis à Moscou: Cibulkova remporte son premier titre
MOSCOU (AFP)La Slovaque Dominika Cibulkova, tête de série N.8, a remporté le tournoi de Moscou, son premier sur le circuit WTA, en battant dimanche en finale l'Estonienne Kaia Kanepi en trois sets 3-6, 7-6 (7/1), 7-5.Cibulkova, 22 ans, 20e joueuse mondiale, a remporté cette finale en trois sets très disputés en 2 h 40 min, battant Kanepi pour la première fois en trois oppositions sur le circuit."Je me consacre à obtenir cette victoire depuis si longtemps. Je suis vraiment contente de finir par remporter mon premier titre", a expliqué la Slovaque."C'est la fin de la saison, et c'est un sommet …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Balotelli on fire as Man City thrash United
LONDON (AFP)Mario Balotelli scored twice as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 6-1 to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday after their biggest win at Old Trafford for 85 years.Balotelli -- who was forced to flee his home on Saturday following a bizarre late night blaze triggered by fireworks -- lit the fuse on City's title challenge after being named in the starting line-up by Roberto Mancini.The 21-year-old Italian fired City ahead in the 22nd minute and added a second on the hour mark before Argentine striker Sergio Aguero netted a third in the …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Thaïlande: le gouvernement va aider à remplir les rayons vides
BANGKOK (AFP)Le gouvernement thaïlandais va aider à remplir les rayons des supermarchés vidés de produits de première nécessité en raison des difficultés d'approvisionnement liées aux inondations historiques qui malgré les craintes, épargnaient toujours largement Bangkok dimanche.Les supermarchés ont été pris d'assaut en prévision des inondations inéluctables à Bangkok. Alors "de nombreux produits manquent dans les rayons", notamment l'eau potable, a déclaré dimanche lors d'une conférence de presse le vice-Premier ministre et ministre du Commerce Kittirat Na-Ranong.Le gouvernement, qui a prévu une crise longue, va donc mettre en place un centre d'approvisionnement "pour aider à livrer les produits", a-t-il ajouté."Les entreprises …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Angleterre: le derby de Manchester le plus attendu depuis 40 ans
LONDRES (AFP)Les deux clubs de Manchester s'affrontent dans le choc au sommet du Championnat d'Angleterre, dimanche à Old Trafford, où le derby n'avait plus suscité autant d'engouement depuis plus de quarante ans.Les rivaux sont tous les deux invaincus en huit journées, mais les "Citizens" abordent le grand rendez-vous avec deux points d'avance après le match nul des "Red Devils" à Liverpool (1-1) la semaine dernière.On ne peut pas dire pour autant que les joueurs de Roberto Mancini aient été plus impressionnants que ceux d'Alex Ferguson depuis le début de la saison, car la première partie de calendrier de ces derniers …
23 Oct 2011, Orange Ki News ?