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Faugoo, EC chief inspect irrigation plan
The minister of Agro-Industry Satish Faugoo visited Cluny and Midlands on Thursday in order to observe the progress made in relation to the Field Operations Regrouping Irrigation Project (FORIP). Alexandro Mariani, chief of the European Commission was also present at a meeting held with planters in the region. The visit was held in relation with [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Subutex trail on MMM agenda at next session
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) members filed 50 parliamentary questions at the National Assembly. Among them, a dozen are addressed to Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam. Rajesh Bhagwan wants to know if the former deputy prime minister Harish Boodhoo had made a statement to the police against the minister of Finance and Economic Development, Pravind [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
DPM denies rift within alliance
Deputy prime minister, minister of Energy and Public Utilities, Rashid Beebeejaun denied there were any conflicts between the Labour Party (PTr) and the Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM). He was speaking at the opening of a one-day workshop on “The Building Control Bill, Energy Audit Management Scheme and Standard Designs of Buildings at Domaine Les Pailles [...]
15 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Le projet CT Power sera reconsidéré
Le projet de la centrale à charbon CT Power Ltd, à Pointe-aux-Caves, sera reconsidéré. C'est ce qu'a annoncé, jeudi, à Phoenix, le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam, à l'auditorium du Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, à l'occasion de la célébration de la fête Varusha Pirappu. S'adressant à l'assistance, le chef du gouvernement a déclaré qu'il a pris en considération la requête formulée auparavant dans son discours par Menon Murday, président de la Mauritius Tamil Temples Federation (MTTF), pour se pencher sur la question. Il a ajouté que le gouvernement avait reçu un rapport qui avait mis en doute la capacité …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Le projet CT Power sera reconsidéré
Le projet de la centrale à charbon CT Power Ltd, à Pointe-aux-Caves, sera reconsidéré. C'est ce qu'a annoncé, jeudi, à Phoenix, le Premier ministre Navin Ramgoolam, à l'auditorium du Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, à l'occasion de la célébration de la fête Varusha Pirappu. S'adressant à l'assistance, le chef du gouvernement a déclaré qu'il a pris en considération la requête formulée auparavant dans son discours par Menon Murday, président de la Mauritius Tamil Temples Federation (MTTF), pour se pencher sur la question. Il a ajouté que le gouvernement avait reçu un rapport qui avait mis en doute la capacité …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prix : un système de mark-up maximum mis en place
La mise en place d’un système de ‘maximun mark-up’ sur les prix des produits de consommation courante a été longuement examinée, jeudi, lors d’une réunion du comité ministériel chargé de surveiller l’évolution des prix des commodités. Cette réunion s’est déroulée sous la présidence du ministre de l’Intégration sociale Xavier-Luc Duval. Ce comité, soulignons-le, comprend le ministre de la Protection des consommateurs Michael Sik Yuen, le ministre de l’Industrie Showkutally Soodhun, le ministre de Finances Pravind Jugnauth, le ministre de l’Education Tertiaire Rajesh Jeetah, et le ministre de l’Agro-industrie, Satish Faugoo. Les officiers de divers ministères représentés au sein de ce …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kreole morisien ou bhojpuri?
The government has announced that the two languages "Kreol morisien" and the "bhojpuri" will be introduced as optional languages in primary schools as from next year.
15 Apr 2011, Yashvin, pages of my life
TPI: jugement attendu pour l'ancien général croate Ante Gotovina
LA HAYE (AFP)Le Tribunal pénal international (TPI) pour l'ex-Yougoslavie rend vendredi son jugement dans le procès contre l'ancien général croate Ante Gotovina, poursuivi pour crimes de guerre et crimes contre l'humanité commis en 1995.Le jugement sera prononcé lors d'une audience à La Haye, où siège le TPI, qui doit débuter à 11H00 (09H00 GMT) et être retransmise en direct sur la place principale de Zagreb.Considéré dans son pays comme un "héros" de la guerre d'indépendance croate (1991-1995), M. Gotovina, 55 ans, était à la tête de l'opération "Tempête" qui visait à reconquérir la Krajina (sud), dernière région tenue en 1995 …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Network Readiness Index 2011: Mauritius scores more points to maintain its leadership
Mauritius consolidates its predominance in the Sub-Saharan Africa, with a six-place improvement to 47th according to the Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011. The Network Readiness Index indicates that the country’s remarkable showing rests on its extremely conducive market (26th) and regulatory (33rd) environments, with little red tape, non-distortive tax rates, good standards of intellectual property protection (53rd for this variable and 45th for software piracy rate), and a high level of competition in Internet and telephony, among other elements. This is coupled with the country’s high level of interest and preparedness in using ICT by all national stakeholders (36th, 60th, …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arnold Schwarzenegger to make a comeback with The Governator
With a one of a kind unprecedented collaboration, A2 Entertainment along with Archie Comics and POW entertainment have joined forces with world famous actor, international icon and public servant Arnold Schwarzenegger to deliver the next 21st century global superhero from Stan Lee Comics aptly named, The Governator. The Governator packs current topics with action and humor into a worldwide multiplatform entertainment property which includes a television series, 3D movie, comic book series and consumer products program. The revolutionary new property was unveiled at MIPTV in Cannes earlier this month during a press conference with Schwarzenegger in attendance. On starting a …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid rivalry comes to the fore
MADRID (AFP)Barcelona and Real Madrid have had a bitter rivalry dating way back to 1902 and they are braced to face each other four times in an 18-day period that will define their respective seasons.Football fans around the globe will be treated to four instalments of 'El Clasico', arguably the biggest game in football, with the two wealthiest and most successful clubs in Spain doing battle for the league, Kings Cup and Champions League crowns. Each club and city stands for something different, with Madrid keen to represent the heart of Spain and its values, while Barcelona wants to have …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mental health groups hail star's bipolar admission
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Zeta-Jones is a global star, who won a best supporting actress Oscar for her performance in "Chicago" (2002). Most of her career has been in Hollywood, with roles in films such as "Traffic," "Ocean's Twelve" and "The Mask of Zorro."The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) said the openness of such a high-profile figure about her condition helped other sufferers. "It helps to normalize the condition," said its communications director Katrina Gay."Mental illnesses are often illnesses that people aren't comfortable talking (about) ...and so they're sort of shrouded in a lot of mystery and sometimes even shame and …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rohit Shetty casts 15 Marathi actors in Singham
After a string of comedy super hits over the past few years, director Rohit Shetty is back to working on the genre which he loves the most, namely action. This year, the talented director is churning out his latest cop action flick Singham which is the remake of a hit Tamil movie. Like in all his movies, this time too fans will get to see the magic of the Rohit Shetty-Ajay Devgn jodi along with southern beauty Kajal Aggarwal who plays the lead opposite Ajay. Her brilliant performances down south are what brought her to the notice of the ace …
15 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Chamarel - bus brakes failed
They thought to take advantage of school holidays to make a relaxing and educational output. Their bus ends up in a ravine with 62 passengers aboard, including the elderly and children three to eleven.
15 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
A cement mixer skidded on the highway
More fear than harm. A cement mixer company Premix skidded off the highway around 18 pm Wednesday.
14 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu
Europa League: trois clubs portugais et un espagnol qualifiés pour les demi-finales
PARIS (AFP)Les clubs portugais de Benfica, Porto et Braga, et espagnol de Villarreal se sont qualifiés pour le dernier carré de l'Europa League à l'issue des quarts de finale retour disputés jeudi.Le Sporting Braga, qui avait ramené le nul (1-1) de Kiev, a résisté aux assauts du Dynamo pour tenir le 0-0 synonyme de qualification, malgré l'exclusion de Paulo Cesar dès la 29e minute. Le Petit Poucet des demi-finales, tombeur de Liverpool au tour précédent, défiera le Benfica Lisbonne pour s'offrir une place en finale.Les Lisboètes, qui avaient battu le PSV Eindhoven (4-1) à l'aller, se sont fait peur au …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Soha Ali Khan signed up as brand ambassador of Head & Shoulders
Sohal Ali Khan chose to walk the Bollywood aisle all on her own and create a niche for herself. And if Bollywood wasn't enough, then, ad world also opened itself for this lovely lady! After having endorsed Ambi Pur perfumes, Asian Paints, Olay, Globus, this actress is all set to become the brand ambassador for Head And Shoulders shampoo, informs Bollywood Hungama's ever reliable sources. With this deal, Soha now joins the ranks of Kareena Kapoor, who is also endorsing the same brand. As they say, it's all in the family. Way to go, Soha!
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mexique: à la recherche des disparus dans les charniers de San Fernando
MATAMOROS (Mexique) (AFP)Ils sont des dizaines à attendre devant la morgue de Matamoros, ville mexicaine frontalière des Etats-Unis, pour tenter de savoir si les corps de leurs parents disparus sont parmi les 126 cadavres déterrés depuis le 1er avril dans plusieurs charniers de San Fernando, 160 kilomètres plus au Sud.Dix cadavres supplémentaires viennent d'être amenés à la morgue. On a trouvé un nouveau charnier, explique aux journalistes un responsable du parquet de Matamoros, dans l'Etat du Tamaulipas, au nord-est du Mexique.Certains de ces corps étaient enterrés depuis plus d'un an. Un autre responsable reconnaît que la recherche macabre est loin …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Top clubs circle for Freiburg hot-shot Cisse
BERLIN (AFP)Freiburg admitted on Thursday they are receiving plenty of interest from top clubs -- both inside and outside Germany -- in Senegal striker Papiss Cisse, the league's top-scorer.The 25-year-old has scored 20 goals in 27 league games this season which have helped Freiburg reach eighth in the table and in contention for a place in Europe next season."A few interested clubs have been testing the waters," Freiburg's director of sport Dirk Dufner told German magazine Kicker and confirmed there have been official transfer requests, without naming clubs.Cisse is under contract until 2014, but there is no exit clause in …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Monte-Carlo: Federer sans frayeur en quarts de finale
MONTE-CARLO (AFP)Le Suisse Roger Federer, tête de série N.2, s'est qualifié sans frayeur pour les quarts de finale du tournoi de Monte-Carlo en dominant le Croate Marin Cilic (N.15) en deux manches, 6-4, 6-3 dans un match sans grande émotion jeudi.Après avoir écrasé l'Allemand Philipp Kohlschreiber (6-2, 6-1) en ouverture, le N.3 mondial, de retour sur le Rocher après avoir fait l'impasse l'année dernière, a remporté un match de routine face au 22e joueur mondial.Intouchable sur son service au premier set (trois points perdus en cinq jeux), le Suisse a profité de l'effrondrement soudain de Cilic, auteur de quatre fautes …
14 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?