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PILS, SIDATAK offer free screenings
On Sunday, SIDATAK in collaboration with PILS, organised an HIV/AIDS screening campaign for the inhabitants of impasse Rouillard. This was held from 9 am to 12 am at Baie du Tombeau. The aim of this event was to offer the inhabitants of this area the opportunity to obtain more information on HIV/AIDS. Medical tests were [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Beau Plan opens new wine store
A retro night showcasing the songs of artistes of the 1980s era was held at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC), Pailles on Saturday. The event was hosted by Laurent Petitguillaume. It showed that the songs which were ranked among the Top 50 have remained timeless. Lio started the evening with the famous song, [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Beau Plan opens new wine store
Grays Inc Ltd, a company that deals in the import and distribution of wines and spirits inaugurated another 20/vin store at Beau Plan Business Park on Friday. Located near the museum of ‘L’Aventure du Sucre,’ a popular tourist attraction, the new wine shop 20/vin offers a wide selection of wines from various regions of ancient [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
MEF welcomes
In a press release, the Mauritius Employers Federation (MEF) stated that the labour law reforms should be undertaken in a responsible manner so that these lead to the modernisation of the flexi time. The release further states that the reforms should not take the country backwards. Their statement is based on two law bills which [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
PMSD proposes use of Kreol in Parliament
Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD) spokesperson Lindsay Morvan wants Kreol language to be introduced in Parliament to allow all MPs to express themselves. “Some members of parliament choose to remain silent as they are not proficient in English and French. As a result they do not ask questions during parliamentary sessions,” he said. Morvan added, [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
CBI, ED officials landing today
Officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and those of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India will be in Mauritius on Monday. This is with regards to their investigation into the telecommunications scandal involving companies in India with subsidiaries in Mauritius and other countries. This was decided after a high-level meeting between the principal authorities, [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Agaleans want solutions
A meeting between the Association Les Amis d’Agaléga and other key figures was held in the presence of Agaleans. The objective was to establish a time table with the authorities and work out a strategy to solve existing problems that people are facing. A list of 17 claims was drawn and Agaleans want solutions from [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Don’t miss the forest
If you spend your time on petty things, you won’t be able to see the wood for the trees. That was the message of the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam to the nation on the occasion of the 471st anniversary of Maha Rana Pratab, one of the greatest Indian warriors. The event was organised by [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Dulthumun elected to 4th term as MSDTF president
On Sunday, Somduth Dulthumun, leader of Trishul Group, won the election for a three-year mandate and is the new president of the Mauritius Sanathan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF). It is for the fourth time that Dulthumun has been voted president of the MSDTF. He won 301 votes against Ramdhean Rajendra, the only candidate elected from [...]
16 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Microsoft Océan Indien invite à intensifier les efforts contre le piratage
La publication du rapport annuel 2010 Global Software Piracy Study de la Business Software Alliance (BSA), qui évalue la situation du taux de piratage dans le monde entier, confirme que les efforts de l’industrie du logiciel ont permis de stabiliser les chiffres du piratage informatique à Maurice, à 56% pour 2010. Microsoft, membre local de la BSA, réaffirme son engagement auprès des autorités locales pour qu’elles maintiennent leurs actions contre le piratage de logiciels à Maurice, afin de protéger les consommateurs des dangers liés à la contrefaçon et pour l’intensification des efforts vers une protection accrue des droits de propriété …
16 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Un 21e cas de malaria repéré cette saison
Le pays est en état d´alerte. La malaria est bel et bien présente dans le pays. Depuis le début de l´année, c´est le 21e cas que les officiers du ministère de la Santé ont décelé. La dernière personne affectée par le paludisme est une femme d´une trentaine d´années. Elle vient tout juste de rentrer au pays après avoir effectué un voyage en Inde. Selon nos recoupements d´informations glanées auprès du ministère de la Santé, il ressort que la dame s´est rendue à l´hôpital jeudi, car elle faisait de la température et souffrait et de maux de tête. Mais vu qu´elle …
16 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Strauss-Kahn a quitté menotté le commissariat de Harlem
NEW YORK (AFP)Dominique Strauss-Kahn a quitté dimanche soir pour une destination inconnue le commissariat de New York où il était détenu et entend se "défendre vigoureusement" contre les accusations d'agression sexuelle portées contre lui, selon ses avocats. Le patron du Fonds monétaire international, menotté dans le dos et l'air fatigué, est sorti du bâtiment situé dans le quartier de Harlem environ trente heures après son interpellation à bord d'un avion d'Air France.Il est ensuite monté à l'arrière d'une voiture de police banalisée, assis entre deux policiers, a constaté un journaliste de l'AFP.Il n'a pas dit un mot devant la foule …
16 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Redknapp reveals secret of Spurs' success
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom (AFP)Harry Redknapp inspired Tottenham to a 2-0 win over Liverpool by warning his players they will have to return early from their holidays if they don't clinch a Europa League spot.Redknapp's side leapfrogged Liverpool into fifth place in the Premier League thanks to Rafael Van der Vaart's early goal and Luka Modric's second half penalty at Anfield on Sunday.It means a win against Birmingham on the final day will secure Tottenham's place in Europe's second-tier competition next season.And Redknapp claimed his pre-match scare tactics had worked wonders after he told his side that if they didn't finish …
16 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Aamir spooked out of his wits watching Ragini MMS
Did you know Aamir Khan is scared of ghosts? And that he never watches horror films? However, he had no choice but to watch Ekta Kapoor's Ragini MMS on Tuesday evening when he dropped into a suburban theatre to check out the trailer of his Delhi Belly which is being attached to Ragini MMS. Says a source present at the venue, "Aamir breezed into the studio before interval so he could monitor the point where the trailer was to be attached. Once he began watching he couldn't stop. He kept telling Ekta he gets nightmares after watching horror films. But …
16 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Madhuri to star opposite Sanjay Dutt in Satte Pe Satta remake
After months of speculation on who would star opposite Sanjay Dutt in Satte Pe Satta remake, the official announcement has now been made and it's none other than Madhuri Dixit who has bagged the coveted role. While Sanjay Dutt will reprise the role played by Big B in the original cult classic, Madhuri will be seen in the character played by Hema Malini in the original. It may be recalled that Madhuri and Sanjay have been part of several hit films in the past such as Saajan, Khalnayak and Thanedaar. It will no doubt be interesting to see this jodi …
16 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn boss faces sex charges, France in shock
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was charged with attempting to rape a New York hotel maid, in a scandal that upends his plans to run for president of France and throws... Read more »
15 May 2011, KotZot
Alain Ramanisum – 15 ans de séga
Le samedi 9 juillet, il fêtera en grande pompe ses 15 ans de carrière au J&J Auditorium à Phoenix. Il se prête volontiers au jeu de nos questions et fait... Read more »
15 May 2011, KotZot
Tennis à Rome: Djokovic bat Nadal en finale
ROME (AFP)Le Serbe Novak Djokovic a battu l'Espagnol Rafael Nadal en finale du Masters 1000 de Rome (6-4, 6-4), dimanche, signant sa 37e victoire en autant de match en 2011, et a confirmé son ascendant sur son adversaire même sur terre battue, une semaine après l'avoir déjà battu en finale à Madrid.+Djoko+ a remporté son septième tournoi en 2011, et s'approche du record de John McEnroe, qui avait signé 42 victoires consécutives dès le début de la saison 1984.Il a également battu Nadal pour la quatrième fois d'affilée, à chaque fois en finale cette saison, après Indian Wells, Miami et …
15 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Swedish Queen investigates family's Nazi links
STOCKHOLM (AFP)Sweden's German-born Queen Silvia has begun an investigation into the nature of controversial ties between her father and the Nazi regime, the palace said Sunday."The queen, along with the Sommerlath family, has taken the initiative to gather the facts concerning the activities of Walter Sommerlath in Brazil and Germany between 1930 and 1940," the royal court said in a statement."The inquiry has already lasted several months but it has not been established when the results will be made available," said the palace, adding that it would likely be autumn.Revelations and accusations regarding the past of Walter Sommerlath, who died …
15 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Premier film mauricien en 3D – Le monde magique de Rayven
Le monde magique de Rayven, premier film d’animation en 3D mauricien, sera bientôt projeté chez nous. Imaginé par le Mauricien Martin Magembe, le film a nécessité une demi-douzaine d’années de... Read more »
15 May 2011, KotZot