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NGO helps fight type 1 diabetes in Rodrigues
A delegation from T1 Diams, an NGO supporting people with type 1 diabetes, visited Rodrigues during the weekend. They went to the island to get an overview of the situation in terms of psychological support, food and management of type 1 diabetes at home as well as at school. This mission was undertaken after Rodrigues [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt optimises asthma care
According to a high ranking officer of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, it has been noted that asthma is a very common condition in Mauritius. It affects children and adults, males and females and accounts for a lot of problem among the population. The official said, “In Mauritius, the principal challenge to [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Jouanno: pas de sanction précipitée contre la "taupe" de la FFF
PARIS (AFP)La ministre des sports Chantal Jouanno a jugé utile, mercredi, que la Fédération française de football (FFF) attende la fin des enquêtes avant de prendre d'éventuelles mesures contre Mohammed Belkacemi, auteur des enregistrements de la réunion du 8 novembre 2010 sur l'instauration de quotas pour les joueurs binationaux révélés par le site Médiapart.Mardi soir, à l'issue de la première journée d'auditions, le site du Parisien indiquait que Mohammed Belkacemi, conseiller technique national pour le football des quartiers, présent le 8 novembre 2010, avait avoué être "la taupe". Information confirmée par une source proche du dossier interrogée plus tard par …
04 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Unions submit proposals to PRB
The Federation of Parastatal Bodies and Other Unions (FPBOU) has submitted its propositions to the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) as part of the PRB report 2013. They favoured the introduction of a minimum salary of Rs 15,000 due to the high cost of living. “We have some employees who receive Rs 6,400 monthly while those [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Eco-friendly cement plant
Holcim Mauritius, one of the leading cement suppliers, is planning to set up a new and innovative ecological cement plant on the island. After burning coal at the power plant, its residue (ash) will be used to produce ecological cement for the construction of houses. The project will necessitate an investment of Rs 120 million. [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger challenges PM to give municipal elections
In a press meet held on Tuesday at The Link hotel, Ebene, the leader of Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), Paul Bérenger said that his party won the battle during the May Day meeting. He claimed that their meeting was attended by at least 3,000 to 4,000 more people than the ruling alliance. The MMM leader [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Cuba to cement relationship with Mauritius
Enrique Prieto Lopez, ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, is currently in Mauritius with the aim of strengthening the links between the two islands and to look for future cooperation programmes in different sectors of the economy. The Independent met the Cuban ambassador who is in Mauritius till May 8. What is the purpose of [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Charcoal burning kills newborn, father
Bharath Bissoonauth, 32, and his four-day-old baby girl died at l’Esperence, Quartier Militaire, on Tuesday after inhaling smoke from a stove. The man’s mother, Gunrabawtee Bissoonauth, lit the stove on Monday night following a custom in the family to keep the newborn child and the mother warm. She made the tragic discovery when she visited [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Cuba to back claim on Chagos
Enrique Prieto Lopez, accredited ambassador of the Republic of Cuba with residence in Zimbabwe said that his country endorses Mauritius claim to sovereignty over Chagos. “The archipelago belongs to Mauritius and your country has the legitimate right to ask the UK not establish a marine protected area around the group of islands,” he said. In [...]
04 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Mort de Ben Laden: le ton monte entre Etats-Unis et Pakistan
WASHINGTON (AFP)Le Pakistan a dénoncé mardi le raid américain engagé sur son sol pour éliminer Oussama Ben Laden, deux jours après la mort du chef d'Al-Qaïda, tandis que les Etats-Unis avouaient avoir tenu leur allié à l'écart de l'opération par crainte qu'il ne donne l'alerte."Le Pakistan exprime sa vive préoccupation et ses réserves sur la manière dont le gouvernement américain a mené à bien cette opération sans information ni autorisation préalables du gouvernement pakistanais", a fait savoir le ministère pakistanais des Affaires étrangères.De telles "actions unilatérales non autorisées" ne doivent pas devenir la règle", y compris pour les Etats-Unis, a …
04 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rwanda: les chefs de la rébellion hutu devant la justice allemande
STUTTGART (Allemagne) (AFP)Le chef de la rébellion rwandaise hutu (FDLR) Ignace Murwanashyaka et son adjoint Straton Musoni comparaissent à partir de mercredi devant un tribunal allemand qui les juge pour crime contre l'humanité et crime de guerre.Ils sont accusés devant une cour spéciale à Stuttgart (sud-ouest) de diriger "une organisation terroriste" et d'avoir piloté à distance de multiples exactions commises par les Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) en 2008 et 2009 contre des centaines de civils dans l'est de la République Démocratique du Congo où elles sont basées: plus de 200 meurtres, de très nombreux viols, pillages et …
04 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Wedding In Mauritius: Paradise Island Ideal Place For Your Wedding And Honeymoon
If you’re looking for for the best location to get married, why not consider combining your wedding with Mauritius holidays? Choosing to hold weddings in Mauritius is becoming very trendy and it’s not hard to see why when you consider the romantic appeal of this paradise island. The beautiful and exotic nation can be found [...]
04 May 2011, MauritiusHot
Syrie: manifestation à Banias, les Etats-Unis parlent de "barbarie" à Deraa
DAMAS (AFP)Des centaines de manifestants ont défié mardi le régime syrien en manifestant dans la ville assiégée de Banias, alors que les Etats-Unis accusaient Damas de "barbarie" à Deraa, où le mouvement de contestation est né à la mi-mars. A Banias, une ville du nord-ouest encerclée par l'armée depuis plus d'une semaine, près de 3.000 personnes ont "appelé à la levée du siège de cette ville ainsi que celui de Deraa" (sud), a indiqué un militant des droits de l'Homme, joint par téléphone de Nicosie.Ils ont crié des "slogans appelant à la chute du régime", a-t-il ajouté. Les habitants de …
04 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Sofia Hayat on May 5 at 1600 hrs IST
Sofia Hayat grabbed the headlines on Sky Channel, and Zee TV, where she hosted her own TV show for 3 years starting in 2000. Post that, she participated in the UK TV talent show 'Bollywood Star', missing the title by just a whisker! She is now all set to make her Bollywood debut in the film Dairy Of A Butterfly along side Udita Goswami and Rati Agnihotri. Bollywood Hungama won't let you miss her even by a whisker on our Celebrity Chat, where she is chatting about her films and lot more. Sophia will be live on Thursday, May 5, …
04 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
NFDC launches commemorative DVD of Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore is a bright sun in the Indian literary horizon and most of his novels, novellas and short stories have found their cinematic interpretation in close to 100 films in different languages globally, most notably Bengali. Besides these, there are literally hundreds of films where the branch of music he pioneered, called 'Rabindra Sangeet', has played an integral part. In many cases, his songs and poems have inspired complete films. The Nobel Laureate, a poet, writer, philosopher, ambassador of Indian culture to the rest of the world, was born on 7th May 1861. Even though he is better known …
04 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Celtic look to seize back title lead from Rangers
GLASGOW (AFP)Celtic have the chance to take the initiative in the title race if they can claim a win away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Wednesday.Victory would take Celtic back to the top of the Scottish Premier League and two points clear of bitter rivals and defending champions Rangers.Celtic know their destiny is in their own hands with four wins in their final four matches guaranteeing the championship returning to Parkhead for the first time in three years.It is a long way from where the club found themselves this time last year as they finished a disappointing season under former …
03 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prince Charles begins US visit on city farm
WASHINGTON (AFP)"It's an honor that Prince Charles came here," said farm coordinator Amanda Formica, who had spent most of the hot spring afternoon hoeing a row of vegetables in the middle of the farm as the British royal visited while US Secret Service agents eyed the brick homes overlooking the rows of borage and kale."His visit will call attention to the fact that nutrition and sustainability matter, and that other countries are way ahead of us on both counts."The prince also toured the US Supreme Court, and is due to call on President Obama at the White House just a …
03 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Dia Mirza to endorse The Body Shop?
It really looks like this year is full of action for the svelte babe Dia Mirza. On one hand, her production company Born Free Entertainment, is all set to roll out their first venture Love, Breakups, Zindagi and on the other hand, Dia has just bagged a dream endorsement deal. According to Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources, the doe eyed Dia Mirza has now been signed up as the face of The Body Shop Moisture White Shiso Range. With this, Dia will become the first Indian celebrity to endorse the brand.
03 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Inspired by MNIK, now I AM also plans global release
Inspired by the super success of My Name Is Khan which has become a global phenomenon and is still playing internationally despite it's release in India a year ago, even I AM would be expanding it's horizons. Even as the film has opened to rave reviews and is one of the best critiqued affairs in last so many months, this Onir directed flick is not resting on it's laurels and would now be marketed for global platforms. Says a close associate of Sanjay Suri, co-producer of the film, "Team of I AM has been closely followed how My Name Is …
03 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Anil Kapoor to play cop in Roger Donaldson's next Hollywood biggie titled Cities
...and if you thought that it was only the 'lucky' Freida Pinto who's cashing and bagging in all the big Hollywood films, then you better re-think because here's why! So what's the first thing a journalist would do when he hears the 'Breaking News' coming all the way from Hollywood? We all know, don't we? Well, I happened to text my dear friend Anil Kapoor. Read on! Breaking News has just come in from the other side of the ocean that acclaimed director / writer Roger Donaldson (Hungry Rabbit Jumps, The Bank Job, The Recruit) has locked in his next …
03 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?