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JIOI : Le Club M se qualifie pour les demi-finales
Une défaite, un nul et une victoire. Le Club M a décidément tout connu aux Seychelles, mais est finalement parvenu à arracher sa qualification pour les demi-finales en disposant de Comores par deux buts à rien dans le dernier match de poule A, mardi au Stad l´Amitié à Praslin. La sélection mauricienne disputera les demi-finales contre Mayotte jeudi, alors que l´affiche de la deuxième demi-finale mettra aux prises La Réunion aux Seychelles. Le pays hôte a, en effet, obtenu son billet en laminant la formation des Maldives sur le score fleuve de 5-1. Enfin libéré ! C´est ainsi que l´on …
10 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
‘Trup Sapsiway’ to participate in Fringe Festival to be held in Los Angeles
The centenary anniversary of the Cavendish bridge was celebrated on Tuesday in the presence of ministers Vasant Bunwaree, Herve Aimee and Mookhesswur Choonee. Local theatrical troupe, Trup Sapsiway, will participate in the Fringe Festival to be held from September 8 to 18 in the US. In this context, the ministries of Arts and Culture and [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Police figures show crime rate on decline
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) collected figures on crime, justice and security for the period 2009 to 2010. It covers data on victimisation and public perception of crime. According to the victimisation survey carried out in 2010, 4 per cent of households interviewed were robbed of their vehicles over the past 12 months. However, this [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
‘Port Louis short of social workers’
Social work is a career that deals directly with people experiencing difficulty. “I believe all of us have the desire to be of service to each other. People want to help, and there is a great need to help.” This was stated by lord mayor Mamade Kodabaccus, on Tuesday, at the launch of the book [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Central banks of Mauritius, Kenya sign MoU
The Bank of Mauritius and the Bank of Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the exchange of information and cross-border supervision. The MoU was signed by Professor Njuguna Ndung’u of the Central Bank of Kenya and Rundheersing Bheenick, governor of the Bank of Mauritius. The objective of this MoU is to establish a [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Sir Harry to undergo second medical check-up
The case filed by the director of public prosecutions (DPP) against Sir Harry Tirvengadum, the former CEO of Air Mauritius, was heard before magistrate Azam Neerooa at the Intermediate Court on Tuesday morning. During previous sessions, Yousouf Mohamed, the defense lawyer had said that his client would not appear in court as he was not [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Rise in seasonal flu worries officials
More than 25,000 Mauritians are suffering from the seasonal flu and the number is expected to rise in the coming days. This figure represents people who visited private clinics and private doctors for treatment well as those who practiced self-medication. Official figures from the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life reveal more than 16,373 [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
10,000 tonnes of gas to be exported
The country can currently store about 5,000 tonnes of gas but in the near future, it will be able to store 15,000 tonnes. The additional 10,000 tonnes will be for exports to countries located within the region. The annual consumption is 65,000 tonnes that has been increasing by about four per cent each year. If [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministerial intervention avoids strike at harbour
Following the trade dispute between the Port Louis Maritime Employees Association (PLMEA) and Cargo Handling Corporation(CHC), an agreement was reached between the two parties to avoid a strike. It followed the personal intervention of the minister of Labour, Shakeel Mohamed on the five points raised. The agreement was reached at 7.30 p.m on Tuesday. Mohamed [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Local stocks continue to drop, US market rebounds
The downgrade of the US debt from AAA to AA plus by credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has triggered strong concerns across the world. Small countries including Mauritius have also been hit by the volatility and nervousness of international markets. At the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, stocks have been continuously dropping over the past [...]
10 Aug 2011, The Independent Daily
Habib Faisal to direct for Yash Raj Films
After directing the feel-good film Do Dooni Chaar, which received a lot of appreciation from one and all, writer-director Habib Faisal is now all set to direct a film for Yash Raj Films (YRF). Habib, it may be recalled has been closely associated with YRF in the capacity of a writer, on various films such as Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Band Baaja Baaraat and even the forthcoming flick Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl. YRF's official spokesperson confirmed the news and said that further details of the project will be announced in due course of time.
10 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tennis à Montréal: Andy Murray éliminé d'entrée, Gasquet convaincant
MONTREAL (AFP)Andy Murray, 4e mondial et double tenant du titre, a été éliminé d'entrée au Masters 1000 de Montréal par le Sud-Africain Kevin Anderson, 35e mondial, net vainqueur du Britannique en deux sets 6-3, 6-1, mardi, le Français Richard Gasquet passant facilement au 2e tour.Murray, qui faisait son retour à la compétition près d'un mois après avoir guidé à la victoire l'équipe de Grande-Bretagne contre le Luxembourg en Coupe Davis il y a près d'un mois, a été débordé en vitesse par Anderson, qui avait balayé au 1er tour l'Espagnol Pablo Andujar.Le Sud-Africain a ainsi pris quatre fois le service …
09 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Anil Kapoor and John Abraham signed for Shootout at Wadala
Sanjay Gupta is back to direction after a gap of almost 5 years (he last directed Sanjay Dutt-John Abraham starrer Zinda). He is now back with a bang with Shootout At Wadala, sequel to his own production- Shootout At Lokhandwala. The film is produced by Gupta's White Feather Films in association Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures. Like most of his films, Shootout At Wadala too is a multi-starrer and the filmmaker has already managed a coup of sorts by signing Anil Kapoor and John Abraham as the main leads. John Abraham will be playing the role of dreaded gangster Manya …
09 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rohit Shetty to make a three hero action comedy for Tusshar
Finally, Tusshar Kapoor would have a spoken dialogue to his credit in a Rohit Shetty directed affair. The filmmaker, who has given Tusshar three hits in Golmaal series, albeit without giving his lead a single dialogue to mouth, is all set to direct an action comedy with him next. A three hero film, it would also feature a senior superstar and another younger hero, the hunt for which is currently on. Says an industry source, "Tusshar and Rohit have been in talks to make a film together for quite some time. Obviously they have a fantastic tuning since the days …
09 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
West Brom sign Irish star Long
LONDON (AFP)Republic of Ireland international striker Shane Long became Premier League side West Brom's sixth signing of the summer on Tuesday when he joined from Championship outfit Reading.The 24-year-old - scorer of six goals in 21 international appearances - signed a three year contract bringing to an end a successful six year spell at Reading which included a two year stay in the Premier League.West Brom manager Roy Hodgson said that despite his relative youth Long had enough experience already to go straight into the first team."He is a goalscorer and a hard-working player who has a very good attitude …
09 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Menace d’une nouvelle crise économique : la Bourse de Maurice chute lourdement
Le spectre d’une nouvelle crise économique mondiale est de retour. Plombés par les incertitudes autour du sort de la zone euro, les marchés financiers ont vécu leur pire semaine depuis... Read more »
09 Aug 2011, KotZot
Football – Ile Maurice 2 Comores 0
Ouf de soulagement dans le camp mauricien. Le Club M s’est qualifié pour les demi-finales de la 8e édition des Jeux des Iles de l’océan Indien (JIOI) aux Seychelles. Notre... Read more »
09 Aug 2011, KotZot
Miss Mauritius 2011 – Ameeksha Dilchand
Elle était plutôt portée sur les bouquins et le sport collectif que les talons aiguilles et le maquillage ! Ameeksha Dilchand, malgré son mode de vie de garçon manqué, a... Read more »
09 Aug 2011, KotZot
Indian woman with two wombs has left doctors stunned by giving birth to two sons
In a one-in-50million event, an Indian woman with two wombs has left doctors stunned by giving birth to two sons – one from each uterus. Rinku Devi, 28, from Bihar,... Read more »
09 Aug 2011, KotZot
Des quartiers favorisés de Londres sous le choc après une nuit d'émeutes
LONDRES (AFP)Dans les quartiers aisés de Ealing et Clapham, secoués à leur tour par les émeutes qui embrasent la capitale britannique depuis ce week-end, les habitants découvrent incrédules mardi leurs commerces en ruines et leurs rues dévastées dans la nuit par des groupes de jeunes encagoulées."C'était comme une zone de guerre. C'était l'anarchie la plus totale", raconte Paul Walters, 32 ans, un habitant de Ealing, une zone résidentielle et verdoyante de l'ouest de Londres."Je les ai vu brûler ces deux voitures et je les ai vu détruire les magasins. (...) Ils sont rentrés et se sont servis", témoigne un autre …
09 Aug 2011, Orange Ki News ?