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Island sights charm visiting Indian Prez
Le Morne symbolises sacrifices endured for centuries by fellow human beings. This is the observation the President of the Republic of India, Pratibha Devisingh Patil has made in the visitor‘s book after her visit at the site which has been declared World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The sacrifices [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Co-op fairs on Tuesdays
The Square Bruce in Curepipe has been made available to members of the Mauritius Women Entrepreneurs Cooperative Federation from April 26, for conducting cooperative fairs. These fairs will be held on a regular basis on the last Tuesday of each month. Through this initiative, the Ministry of Business, wants to create a supportive environment for [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Fashion Tour 3rd edition starts May 7
The Heat Fashion Tour has returned with its third installment. The winter edition of this fashionable event will be held on May 7 at Caudan, May 14 at Phoenix Commercial Centre andMay 21 at the Trianon Shopping Park. Kit Acheemootoo, director of Heat Agency announced these details during a press meet at The Links, Ebène [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Women must always follow their instincts’
Women have now proved that they can be as successful as men, while managing their family too. Vimi Appadoo is one of such woman who has balanced her career as a successful women entrepreneur with her family life. She is presently the only trainer of the internationally recognised training institute, Dale Carnegie, in the Indian [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Seminar organised for SciTech experts
The keynote lecture series in the context of Science, Research and Technology Outreach was launched by Dr Rajesh Jeetah, minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology on Wednesday at the Cyber Tower in Ebene. For the occasion, two eminent scientists including Professor Ajay K Sood from the Indian Institute of Science, India and Professor [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Former Dubreuil squatters to be relocated in 10 months
Former Dubreuil squatters can now heave a sigh of relief as the National Empowerment Foundation (NEF) has decided to build 29 houses for 23 families and six other beneficiaries who live in poverty. This decision was recently approved by the Cabinet. It should be highlighted that these families were dislodged from state land in August [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Water from Mare Longue to be filtered at La Marie plant
Due to the alarming water situation in Mauritius, the Central Water Authority (CWA) plans to channel water from the Mare Longue reservoir currently holding five million cubic metres of water to La Marie to be filtered and distributed. This decision was stated in a press meet at the CWA headquarters in St Paul on Wednesday, [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bramer appointed distributor for Go Life
Bramer Asset Management Ltd (BAML), a provider of investment advice and portfolio management services, announced its appointment as exclusive distributor of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the shares of South Africa-based Go Life International PCC. The company will soon be listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. Go Life, a company incorporated in Mauritius [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Unions to organise rally in Rose Hill on May Day
Confédération des Travailleurs du Secteur Privé (CTSP) president Reaz Chuttoo announced that several unionists will gather for a rally near Sir Gaetan Duval stadium, Rose Hill to mark Labour Day on May 1. “We will then join the general rally at Beau Bassin,” he added. Chuttoo was speaking at a press conference in Port Louis [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister not for tripartite meet
Tripartite negotiations involving the government, employers and unions, as desired by the Mauritius Employers’ Federation (MEF) in the context of amendments to be made to the Employment Rights Act and the Employment Relations Act 2008, will not take place. Minister of Labour Shakeel Mohamed decided to present the case to the cabinet by May 6 [...]
28 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Burkina: nouvelle mutinerie dans une caserne de CRS à Ouagadougou
OUAGADOUGOU (AFP)Une nouvelle mutinerie a éclaté mercredi soir à Ouagadougou, cette fois dans une caserne de CRS (Compagnie républicaine de sécurité, police), après celles qui se sont produites dans l'armée depuis un mois, a appris l'AFP auprès de témoins et des services de sécurité.Des tirs ont d'abord été entendus vers 22H00 (locales et GMT) dans cette caserne du quartier de Dassasgho, dans l'est de la capitale burkinabè soumise depuis près de deux semaines à un couvre-feu nocturne, ont affirmé ces témoins contactés par téléphone.Ils ont ajouté que des policiers étaient ensuite sortis dans les rues du quartier où ils tiraient …
28 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Navin Raheja : “Le DTAT nettement favorable à l’Inde”
La non double imposition de la taxe (DTAT) entre Maurice et l’Inde est plus favorable à l’investissement en Inde, a déclaré Navin Raheja, le chef de la délégation des investisseurs indiens, mercredi, à Ebène. C’était lors d’une rencontre, entre des membres du gouvernement mauricien et des investisseurs indiens, organisée par le Board of Investment. La rencontre a permis aux membres de la communauté d’affaires accompagnant la délégation de la présidente Pratibha Devisingh Patil d’exprimer leurs souhaits d’établir des partenariats avec le gouvernement mauricien dans différents secteurs. Navin Raheja, qui est directeur de Raheja Developers Limited et membre de la Confederation …
28 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Syrie: pas d'accord au Conseil de sécurité, démission de plus de 230 membres du Baas
DAMAS (AFP) Les quinze membres du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU n'ont pas réussi à se mettre d'accord mercredi soir sur une déclaration condamnant la répression en Syrie, où le régime est confronté à des démissions collectives et mis en demeure par l'opposition de mener de véritables réformes sous peine d'être renversé par une "révolution".Un projet de déclaration présenté par la Grande-Bretagne, la France, l'Allemagne et le Portugal circulait depuis lundi au Conseil de sécurité. Les quatre pays y condamnaient la violence du régime de Bachar el-Assad contre les manifestants et lançaient un appel à la retenue.Mais mercredi, lors d'une …
28 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Young Man Killed In Acident At L’Escalier
A young boy from the South of the island died instantly in an accident occurred at L’Escalier yesterday afternoon. He was heading to a shop when he was violently hit by a truck. He died under the wheels of the vehicle. An old man who was also hit escaped with some injuries. According to eyewitnesses, [...]
28 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Priyanka Chopra to speak at MTV's Youth Marketing Forum
Youth Icon and one of India's leading actors, Priyanka Chopra, will be speaking at the MTV Youth Marketing Forum on 'The Age of Sinnocence and Cinema' scheduled on the April 29, 2011 in Mumbai at 'The Comedy Store' - Palladium. Priyanka Chopra, a prodigious performer who has entertained millions with her histrionics over the years, is truly a perfect blend of beauty and intellect. At the Youth Marketing Forum, Priyanka Chopra will share her views on the evolution of Indian Cinema and its depiction of youth culture in films over the years. Her own journey, being a case in point...from …
28 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hordes gather for William and Kate wedding
LONDON (AFP)Kumar Iyer, a retired bank worker from Thiruvananthapuram in southern India, said he had also been in London for the wedding of William's parents Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981."Poor Diana is not there to witness the marriage, that is sad," he told AFP.The fervour around the ceremony partly reflects the public's enduring fascination with Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997 and whose emotional funeral was held at Westminster Abbey. Key points remain shrouded in mystery: the wedding dress has prompted enormous media speculation, while there is no news on …
28 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Irate Mourinho rails against Barca 'favouritism'
MADRID (AFP) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could not hide his anger in the wake of the 2-0 Champions League semi final first leg defeat to rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, saying referees always favoured Barcelona.The Portuguese coach highlighted the dismissal of Pepe on the hour mark of being another example of this favouritism.A late brace from Lionel Messi helped Barcelona put one leg in the Wembley final but there were sour grapes as Mourinho, who was sent to the stands, vented his fury at the straight red card for Pepe. "Chelsea couldn't get to the final …
28 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
News – Thursday 28/04/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-04-28End Time: 18:50
28 Apr 2011, MBC
JT de 19h30 – Jeudi 28/04/11
Title: JT de 19h30 Channel: MBC 1 Start Time: 19:30 Date: 2011-04-28 End Time: 20:10
28 Apr 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – jeudi 28/02/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-04-28End Time: 19:20
28 Apr 2011, MBC