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10 jours pour découvrir ou redécouvrir Madagascar.
10 jours pour découvrir ou redécouvrir Madagascar. C’est ce que propose l’ambassade malgache le mois prochain. Ainsi du 3 au 6 septembre, une expovente aura lieu au caudan. Le public pourra y découvrir les principaux produits de la grande ile, dans les secteur agro-alimentaire, minier, du textile et de l’habillement et aussi de l’artisanat.
22 Aug 2011, MBC
Infanticide accused referred to Assizes
The case of infanticide against Vanessa Curpen, who is accused of having burned and buried her newborn with the help of her husband Indiren in March 2009, has been referred to the Assizes. Another charge of infanticide had been lodged against the couple in 2007 and the preliminary inquiry will begin on August 24. The [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Hemsley Fraser to partner with Talents
British national Linda Pugh shares 25 years of experience in the human resource field and has chosen to specialise in the field of learning and development. Pugh is the head of global resourcing and supply chain for the Demos group, she is in the country on behalf of Hemsley Fraser, which is part of Demos [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Alpha Cleaning Ltd marks silver jubilee
As part of its 25th anniversary, Alpha Cleaning Ltd organised a prize giving ceremony to reward the employees who have distinguished themselves over the years and have contributed greatly to the success of the company. The ceremony took place on August 20 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre, Pailles in the presence of more [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
NGO asks for village library
The Minister of Arts and Culture Mookhesswur Choonee responded positively on Saturday to a request made by Claudia Ladouceur, teacher and vice chairwoman of Groupement Social de la Poudre d’Or for the village to be equipped with a library. Claudia Ladouceur, vice chairwoman of the Social Poudre d’Or informed the minister of Arts and Culture [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Minister promises to make ICT accessible to all
The information and communication technology sector according to the latest CSO report climbed from fifth place to clinch the third spot. This was stated by the minister of Information and Communication Technology Tassarajen Pillay, at the launch of the second ICT Expo 2011 on Saturday at the Rivière du Rempart Youth Centre. The show was [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
New SMEDA head aims to train more of business communities
Indranee Seebun is heading Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA) since last month. “With the economic crisis there is a sense of fear that among the SMEs. We are here to make sure that nothing hinders the progress of the SMEs in Mauritius,” said Seebun, GOSK and former minister of Rights of Women, Child [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Labour president accuses MSM of betrayal
Speaking at a press meet organised on Saturday the communications director of the Labour Party, Nita Deerpalsing in the presence of its ally, the Mau Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD) stated that the truth of the MedPoint case should be known whatever the political affiliation of the people involved. “Regardless of political affiliation, or status [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
WIN to organise second module of leadership
Women in Networking (WIN) will start the second part of its programme aimed at transforming women into leaders. The Women Leadership Programme (WLP) will begin on September 29. During the nine days of intensive training the participants will get an opportunity to discover and familiarise themselves with the necessary tools and concrete techniques to develop [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger denies alliance talks with MSM, Labour
The Leader of the Opposition, Paul Bérenger made it clear that it is not on MMM agenda of entering into an alliance with either PTR (Labour Party) or the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) now or in the near future. This is what he told at a press conference on Saturday at the Link Hotel, Ebène. [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Martin hits back at MSM chairman
The new minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare has counter attacked. In a press release Mireille Martin has announced that she would sue the president of Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM), Showkutally Soodhun. According to her, the comments made against her on Saturday by her former colleague in the MSM, at the assembly [...]
22 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Tennis à Cincinnati: la revanche de Maria Sharapova
CINCINNATI (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Maria Sharapova (N.4) a empoché dimanche son deuxième de la saison en s'imposant, non sans mal, en finale du tournoi de Cincinnati face à la Serbe Jelena Jankovic (N.13) et a pris sa revanche de l'édition 2010, où elle s'était inclinée en finale.La Russe de 24 ans a mis près de trois heures pour s'imposer 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 et enlever le 24e titre de sa carrière.Elle avait été battue par la Belge Kim Clijsters en finale l'an dernier alors qu'elle avait eu une balle de match au deuxième set.L'ex N.1 mondiale, qui cette saison s'est aussi imposée …
22 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Zurich aren't beaten yet, says Bayern's Schweini
ZURICH (AFP)Bayern Munich vice-captain Bastian Schweinsteiger says his side must be on their guard at FC Zurich in Tuesday's Champions League play-off return match, despite holding a first-leg lead.The Germany midfielder netted Bayern's first goal in last Wednesday's 2-0 victory at Munich's Allianz Arena in the first leg as the hosts dominated their Swiss rivals with a place in the main Champions League draw at stake.After Schweinsteiger's goal calmed early nerves, a combination of missed chances and good saves from Zurich goalkeeper Johnny Leoni stopped the Bavarian giants from increasing their lead until Arjen Robben added a late second.Zurich lost …
22 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aftab Shivdasani signed on for the sequel of 1920
Aftab Shivdasani, who was last seen in the comedy, Bin Bulaye Baarati has signed his first horror film 1920-Evil Returns, a sequel to Vikram Bhatt's 1920. Vikram's former assistant Bhushan Patel will be directing 1920-Evil Returns. The film will be produced under the ASA Films banner. Aftab and Vikram Bhatt go back a long way, they have worked together in eight films including hits like Kasoor and Awara Paagal Deewana. Aftab, who has done over 40 films, has never attempted doing a film in the horror genre before. "Vikram Bhatt is someone I've learnt from as an actor and more …
21 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Shandar Amrohi passes away
Just recently, we reported about the yesteryear's actress Meena Kumari's poems being made into music video by Kamal Amrohi's son Shandar Amrohi. However, as fate would have it, Shandar who was busy shooting the video in Goa passed away, post complaints of uneasiness. Shandar had apparently been unwell for some time now, but this did not deter him from converting his stepmother's poems into music videos. While in Goa shooting for the same, he complained of severe uneasiness and later collapsed in his hotel room. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Shandar was in the process of …
21 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Fox Star Studios & Rose Movies team up for London, Paris, New York
Fox Star Studios announced its association with Rose Movies for a new film titled London, Paris, New York, produced by Goldie Behl and Shrishti Arya which also marks the directorial debut of Anu Menon. "We are committed to working with the best talent in the business and are delighted to be working with Goldie and Shrishti on London, Paris, New York. It's an amazing script that we are all very excited about. With comedies driving audiences into the theatres, this romantic comedy is the film to watch out for in 2012," said Vijay Singh, CEO Fox Star Studios India "Fox …
21 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Beersheva, cible des tirs de roquettes palestiniennes, vit dans la peur
BEERSHEVA (Israël) (AFP)Dans le "quartier américain" de Beersheva, cible principale ces dernières heures de salves des roquettes lancées de Gaza, les habitants vivent dans l'angoisse permanente depuis la mort d'un automobiliste dans le voisinage.Dix-huit personnes ont été blessées samedi soir par des tirs de Gaza, dont une femme dans un état désespéré, à Beersheva, la capitale du Néguev située à 40 km de l'enclave palestinienne.Débris de verres, tuiles tombées du toit, éclats de métal: la rue Arthur Ruppin ressemble à un champ de bataille.Sortie de chez elle, Tamar Mizrahi, 59 ans, témoin du drame de samedi, est encore sous le …
21 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
The police force is organizing the week for the safety of 23 to 28 August
The Safety Week, organized by the Mauritius Police Force (MPF) will be held from August 23 to 28, Pointe Canon, Mahebourg. A series of activities will be on the agenda at this time when the various police units will show the public their respective functions.
21 Aug 2011, motors.mega.mu
Four-star Schalke bounce back to floor Mainz
BERLIN (AFP)Schalke 04 scored four times in the second-half to come from 2-0 down to seal a 4-2 victory at Mainz 05 on Sunday and round off a great day for the club which had seen striker Raul commit himself to them.Before kick-off, Schalke were buoyed by the news the Spaniard will see out his contract, which expires in June 2012, ending rumours he was set to quit last season's Champions League semi-finalists.Boosted by that their win took them to third in the table and denied hosts Mainz a third-straight win and top spot.Mainz looked to have wrapped up the …
21 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Public infrastructure: Berenger target contracts awarded to Colas
The opposition leader questions the amount of public funds paid to the French firm for infrastructure projects. He accused the minister Anil Bachoo of lacking transparency.
21 Aug 2011, motors.mega.mu