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Attentat de Marrakech: le procès de neuf suspects reprend à Rabat
RABAT (AFP)Reporté déjà à deux reprises, le procès de neuf suspects de l'attentat de Marrakech (sud) qui avait causé le 28 avril la mort de 17 personnes, reprend jeudi à Rabat en présence des proches des huit Français qui ont péri dans le plus sanglant attentat au Maroc depuis 2003.La reprise du procès, dont les deux premières séances s'étaient déroulées le 30 juin et le 22 septembre derniers, est prévue vers 10H00 GMT (et locale) sous un important dispositif de sécurité au tribunal antiterroriste de Salé (ville jumelle de Rabat), selon une source sécuritaire interrogée par l'AFP.La cour avait accepté …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Plus de 2 000 maisons contiennent de l’amiante
Bien peu de gens ont délaissé leurs maisons après avoir appris qu´elles contiennent de l´amiante. Au début de cette année, il y avait quelque 3 113 maisons contenant de l´amiante mais le gouvernement en a détruit 633 et a fini par trouver un autre logement pour ces familles. Ce sont d´anciennes maisons de la défunte Central Housing Authority et elles se trouvent un peu partout dans le pays, plus précisément dans les cités ouvrières. Ces maisons ont été construites au cours des années 60. A l´époque, l´amiante était couramment utilisé dans la construction. 935 maisons contaminées dans six agglomérations Le …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Saif's father passes away
The Legendary Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi passed away on Thursday after battling a severe lung infection. The cricketer was earlier this week admitted post being diagnosed with a lung disease; however today's hospital bulletin reported that Pataudi's condition was critical. Apparently, Pataudi's condition deteriorated since yesterday as he was unable to maintain the oxygen level despite maximum treatment. Though he continued to remain in the ICU and a close watch was being kept on him, Pataudi's condition took a turn for the worse. Post diagnosis, the cricketer was found to be suffering from interstitial lung disease, a condition …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
UTM student union elections kick off
The atmosphere at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM) is buzzing because of the 2011-2012 Student Union elections being held currently. Students can be spotted wearing T-shirts of their preferred teams, classrooms have been converted into polling stations while police officers can be noticed patrolling the university campus at Pointe aux Sables. Students are voting [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Youth Centre holds sea-rescue training
The Youth Centre Tamarin, in collaboration with the College du St Esprit of Black River, is organising a training session on rescue and first aid, on September 23 in the premises of the college. Viraj Ramharai, water rescue instructor and Soondarassen Candassamy of Fellowship First Aiders will conduct the training. This session will allow young [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt plans to set up int’l school for tourism
During the launch ceremony of the International Tourism Sustainability Conference 2011 held on Wednesday, minister of Tertiary Education, Science Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah stated, “The government is going to set up an international school for tourism to service the region.” The ceremony was held at the InterContinental Hotel, Balaclava. It was chaired by [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Tech expo to be held in October
After the success of Electronic and Technology (ET) 2010, Adze Events is back with the second edition, ET 11, which will take place from October 13 to 16, at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC), Pailles. Speaking to the Independent, Dina Jeetah, director of the Adze Network Limited, said that the exhibition aims to [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
IGCIC building on culturally thriving environment in country
Amita Shaw, director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), has been working with children for 39 years. Shaw advocates creative pursuits and believes that cultural activity fosters creativity. What have you observed about Indian culture in Mauritius? Does having a centre mean that it is threatened by extinction? Mauritius is a culturally [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Port Louis celebrates International Day of Peace
As part of celebrations to mark the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Municipal Council of Port Louis, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris, organised a workshop on Wednesday at the city hall, Port Louis. International Day of Peace offers an opportunity to individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace. It [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Palestiniens: Barack Obama a rencontré Mahmoud Abbas à New York
NEW YORK (AFP)Barack Obama a rencontré mercredi soir pendant plus d'une heure le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas à New York, quelques heures après avoir rejeté à la tribune de l'ONU la demande d'adhésion d'un Etat de Palestine.Evènement"Le président Obama a fait part au président Abbas de son opposition au projet palestinien d'aller au Conseil de sécurité", habilité à statuer sur les demandes d'adhésion à l'ONU, à déclaré à des journalistes Nabil Abou Roudeina, porte-parole de M. Abbas."Le président Abbas a expliqué au président Obama la position palestinienne sur la démarche au Conseil de sécurité et sur le communiqué du Quartette …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
MIE showcases Williams’ potential to shock audiences
The Mauritius Institute of Education held a literary evening on September 16 to commemorate the birth centenary of American writer, Tennessee Williams at Frank Richard lecture theatre, MIE. Dr Pascal Nadal, lecturer and coordinator of the Performing Arts Unit of the MIE, interspersed short performances from the writer’s famous plays such as The Glass Menagerie [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
2 vehicles seized as Bramer fraud accused get bail
Officers of the Central Criminal Investigation Division are continuing the investigation in the embezzlement case at Bramer Banking Corporation. They seized two more vehicles on Wednesday. Police officials took away a Peugeot and a BMW, bringing the total number of vehicles seized to nine. Four of the suspects arrested as part of the enquiry were [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius respects religious freedom: US
The Constitution of Mauritius provides for freedom of religion. Other laws and policies also contribute to the freedom to practice any religion, states the 2010 report on International Religious Freedom. The report, published by the US Department of State, documents the status of religious freedom in almost 200 countries for the period July to December [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian firm signs deal to set up green fertiliser plant
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) has agreed to set up a bio fertiliser plant, estimated at Rs 2.36 million, in Mauritius. A memorandum of understanding with the Mauritius Cooperative Agricultural Federation Ltd (MCAF) was signed on Tuesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Bell Village. The agreement makes provision for the transfer of technology [...]
22 Sep 2011, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 22/09/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 20:15
22 Sep 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – jeudi 22/09/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 19:20
22 Sep 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 22/09/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 18:50
22 Sep 2011, MBC
Samachar – Thursday 22/09/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-09-22End Time: 18:25
22 Sep 2011, MBC
CPE examinations 2011: time table
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources wishes to inform the public that the CPE Examinations 2011 have been scheduled as follows: Tuesday 18th October French – 9h to 10h45 Science – 12h to 13h Wednesday 19th October English – 9h to 10h45 Thursday 20th October History & Geography – 9h to 10h Asian languages/ Arabic – 11h15 to 13h Friday 21st October Mathematics – 9h to 10h45
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?
RDB all set to work on few more exciting projects
Internationally acclaimed music artists RDB might just add another feather to their cap. On the one hand, they are currently basking in the glory of 'Shera Di Kaum Punjabi' from Speedy Singhs, and on the other, they are all set to take on a few more exciting projects soon. If grapevine is to be believed then Aftab Shivdasani is very fond of the brothers and is keen on working with them again. The actor had a great experience while working with RDB during Aloo Chaat which he produced and acted in. Currently, Aftab is busy with the sequel to 1920 …
22 Sep 2011, Orange Ki News ?