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European football clubs hunt for Asian bargains
HONG KONG (AFP)Europe's wealthy football clubs are sniffing around the hottest young talent in Asia as they scour the worldwide transfer market for prospects that will not break the bank.With many top sides baulking at hugely inflated prices for European players, clubs are realising there are still plenty of bargains to be had in Asia, which remains largely untapped despite some high-profile exports.The success of Park Ji-Sung at Manchester United and Shinji Kagawa at Borussia Dortmund, and Japanese star Keisuke Honda's exploits at CSKA Moscow have convinced European clubs that Asians can deliver.Players from Asian champions Japan and South Korea, …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
FinMin clears the air on India DTAA
Mauritius has taken all steps to prevent abuse of the tax treaty with India, the Finance minister Pravind Jugnauth said at the parliament on Tuesday. The government has put in strict procedures to detect routing of black money through the Mauritius jurisdiction, and prevent money laundering. Breaking the silence on Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
HSBC offers new investment portfolio
The Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is offering a new investment product to its customers. HSBC World Selection includes financial products, commodities, treasury bonds and shares and aims to provide better global investment. According to the bank, this is an exceptional combination comprising several types of investments and will lead to better fund management. [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
China direct flight to boost ties
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Air Mauritius, André Viljoen, said that the first inaugural flight to China was a success even though it has been only five months since the decision was taken. He said, “We are delighted that we are making history with this first ever flight to China. We are also thrilled [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Air Mauritius office to be inaugurated in Shanghai
An Air Mauritius office will be inaugurated in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday. The national airline’s flights to Shanghai have been operational since Monday. Two promotional events till July 7 have also been planned in collaboration with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).The inaugural Air Mauritius flight left Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport on Monday with [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Sea port licence not subject to tender bids
During the debates held at the National Assembly on Tuesday, MP Jean Francisco François sought information from the Prime Minister on the name of the company taking care of the cargo handling operations in Port Mathurin. He also wanted to know whether this is a private, public or parastatal company and what procedures were followed [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Murder trial postponed for lack of security
The preliminary investigation into the murder of Marie-Ange Milazar, which was to take place on Tuesday, has been postponed to July 21. The three suspects, Kinsley Francois, 21, Ricardo Perrine, 19 and a 19-year-old accomplice, did not appear in court because members of the Special Support Unit (SSU) were not available to escort them. The [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
L’Audit relève d’importants gaspillages de fonds publics
Rs 415 M pour l’achat du Garden Tower — Arriérés de Rs 196 millions au Registrar General — Vol de Rs 6,8 millions à la NTA — 296 ampoules buvables périmées à la Santé — Rs 157 millions pour 275 fonctionnaires “interdicted” au 31 mars 2011 — 1 564 cas de “over payment” pour la pension — Documents d’appels d’offres pas conformes aux règlements — Baisse de la production de semences — Des arriérés de Rs 90,9 millions dans le judiciaire — Un Pajero de plus pour le tourisme — Rs 12,8 millions comme allocation pour les huissiers — Rs …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
396 officers ensure security at SSR International Airport
During the debate in the national assembly on Tuesday, questions related to number of officers posted at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International airport, setting of police band in Rodrigues and others were discussed. Number of officers for airport security MP Seeruttun quizzed the Prime Minister on the number of officers posted at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
PM to inaugurate new university
The island is working towards turning the tertiary education sector into one of the pillars of the economy. In line with this, Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will inaugurate a new university at Montagne Blanche on Thursday. This was announced by the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah at the [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Deputy rectors await confirmation
The president of the Rectors Association of State Colleges, Soondress Sawminaden, has urged the Public Service Commission (PSC) to appoint 30 rectors who have been waiting for appointment. Sawminaden said that the Public Bodies Appeal Tribunal (PBAT) is responsible for listening to the grievances of civil servants. Therefore, he added that he finds it quite [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Inflation rate down to 6.58 from 7.1 per cent
According to a report of the Central Statistics Office (CSO) released on Tuesday, the inflation rate has been decreased to 6.58 per cent in June compared to 7.1 per cent for the previous month. The annual inflation rate fell to a five-month low in June, curbed by two successive increases in the benchmark interest rates [...]
06 Jul 2011, The Independent Daily
Le Japon va procéder à des tests de résistance sur toutes les centrales nucléaires
TOKYO (AFP)Le Japon va procéder à des "tests de résistance" sur lensemble de ses centrales nucléaires pour vérifier à nouveau leur sûreté après laccident de Fukushima, a annoncé mercredi le ministre de lEconomie, Banri Kaieda, cité par les agences de presse Jiji et Kyodo.La sécurité des réacteurs japonais a déjà été contrôlée dans les semaines suivant la catastrophe sur ordre du Premier ministre, Naoto Kan, mais ces nouvelles vérifications "permettront de rassurer davantage la population", a souligné M. Kaieda.Depuis quun tsunami géant a provoqué dimportantes fuites radioactives à la centrale Fukushima Daiichi (nord-est), linquiétude est vive dans les différentes régions …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Brazil to face Equatorial Guinea in women's W.Cup
FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP)Title contenders Brazil will look to avoid a slip-up in their final Group D match of the 2011 Women's World Cup against pointless Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday.Brazil have already locked up first place in the group with six points and victories over both Norway and Australia - who square off in the other group match. And the Brazilians will take on either Sweden or the United States in the quarter-finals.The South American giants - on the hunt for their first world title after losing to Germany in the 2007 final - have yet to concede a goal through …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Britain's princess Kate wows Canada
CHARLOTTETOWN, Canada (AFP)"The underlying message is that none of this is easy. It is not easy coping with the constant intrusion of the media, not easy trying to come up with endless small talk for the hundreds of strangers she meets every day, not easy always being on show with a happy smile and an easy manner," opined Times correspondent Valentine Low.In accordance with Buckingham Palace's protocol, the duchess will not make any public statements during this trip. In private moments, she also focuses on easy topics with the crowds of well-wishers.A Huron chief welcomed her to Quebec City as …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Killer roads claim 69 lives from January to May
Some 2,708 accidents were recorded from January till May 2011. This represents an average of 18 accidents per day.
06 Jul 2011, motors.mega.mu
Filmmaker Mani Kaul passes away
Veteran filmmaker Mani Kaul passed away this morning in Delhi. The director had been suffering from cancer for a while. Mani Kaul has won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie for 4 of his films including Uski Roti, Ashad Ka Ek Din, Duvidha and Idiot (which featured Shah Rukh Khan during the early stages of his career). The director was a graduate from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) where he studied under veteran filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. He also won the National Award in 1989 for the Best Documentary- Siddheshwari. Bollywood personalities paid their tribute to the …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
New road to improve traffic flow in capital
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, National Development Unit, Land Transport and Shipping aims to improve the flow of vehicles to the capital through a traffic decongestion programme.
06 Jul 2011, motors.mega.mu
Aamir Khan claims to be the fake DK Bose
There is something about the Khan clan that actually makes them tick! Many say that it's their chocolaty looks, but, we feel it's the gift of the gab plus their presence of mind that does the trick for them. A recent example that can be stated is that of Aamir Khan, whose latest film Delhi Belly, despite being a B.O. bonanza, has also raised many a controversy. The latest one being artists Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra demanding that they should be given their share of credit for the hit song because they had the copyright for the expression 'Bose …
06 Jul 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Giovanni Bouton – Un concert, un chorégraphe
C’est lui qui s’occupe des danses pour le concert d’Alain Ramanisum les 9 et 10 juillet. Rencontre avec ce passionné dont le talent est né sur la rue. À une... Read more »
06 Jul 2011, KotZot