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Foot: la France affronte la Pologne en match amical
VARSOVIE (AFP)L'équipe de France de football tentera de clore la saison sur une note positive et d'entretenir son cycle vertueux en Pologne, jeudi à Varsovie, lors d'un match amical qui sera l'occasion d'une dernière revue d'effectif pour Laurent Blanc juste avant les vacances.Certes, les Bleus n'ont pas réussi l'objectif principal de leur tournée en Europe de l'Est: s'imposer au Bélarus (1-1), vendredi, et prendre leurs distances en tête du groupe D des qualifications pour l'Euro-2012.C'est même tout le contraire qui s'est produit, les Bélarusses, avec un match de plus, étant revenus à une longueur après leur succès face au Luxembourg …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libération de Battisti: Rome dénonce "l'énième humiliation" des victimes
ROME (AFP)Le ministre italien de la Jeunesse, Giorgia Meloni, a dénoncé jeudi comme étant l"énième humiliation" pour les victimes le refus du Brésil dextrader lex-activiste de gauche Cesare Battisti vers lItalie, où il a été condamné à la réclusion à perpétuité pour quatre meurtres."La décision des juges suprêmes brésiliens de ne pas autoriser lextradition dun criminel comme Battisti, tout comme celle de lex président Lula, représente lénième humiliation pour les familles de ses victimes", a déclaré la ministre, citée par lagence Ansa.La Cour suprême du Brésil a refusé mercredi soir dextrader Cesare Battisti vers lItalie et a décidé la libération …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Alerte rouge : aucune région n’échappe aux coupures d’eau
De mal en pis ! C’est en ces termes que Meghduth Chumroo, Chairman de la Central Water Authority (CWA), a qualifié la situation de l’eau dans les réservoirs. Au dernier pointage, Mare-aux-Vacoas, le plus grand réservoir du pays, était à 34 % de sa capacité. La Nicolière est également en baisse à 47,3 %, alors que le pointage à Piton-du-Milieu est de 72,9 %. Midlands Dam, lui, affiche 83,4 %. Une situation difficile qui suscite des mesures courageuses, précise l’homme fort de la CWA. “Nous n’avons d’autre choix que d’appliquer des coupures de plus en plus draconiennes à travers le …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lancement de la 3ème édition du guide complet du conducteur
Le guide complet du conducteur en est déjà à sa troisième édition. Ce livre est publié par le sergent Barlen Munusami, figure que l’on ne présente plus dans le domaine de la sécurité routière à Maurice. Fort de son succès avec 12,000 exemplaires vendus depuis ses débuts, ce guide est destiné à tous les usagers de la route qu’il soit aspirant conducteur, automobiliste chevronné, piéton ou motard. Cette nouvelle publication comporte de nouveaux chapitres et traite principalement des amendements survenus dans les règlements à propos du road traffic act. En effet, de nouvelles lois en vigueur concernant les plaques d’immatriculation …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Miss Mauritius GB visits island as prize-winning trip
British born, Mauritian origin Melissa Nathoo has made the nation proud. Melissa, who was crowned Miss Mauritius Great Britain at the prestigious Wandsworth Town Hall in February, is reaching Mauritius on Thursday. There were 19 finalists and the runner-ups were Shikira Matabadal and Rebecca Mangaroo. Among other prizes, she was offered a ticket by Air [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Party to hold rally on Friday
The Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM) is sharpening its strategies for the upcoming municipal elections. The have decided to hold a series of public meetings. The campaign will kick start with a meeting on Friday at 4.30 p.m at place taxi, Beau Bassin where Paul Alan Ganoo, Kee Chong Li Kwong Wing and Franco Quirin will [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Biosafety structure to be implemented
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Mauritius and the Food and Agricultural Research Council is currently holding a three-day Stakeholder workshop on Biosafety Risk Communication at Quatre Bornes. The workshop aims at providing an opportunity to various stakeholders namely researchers, developers, [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Fire services act set for review
The Fire Services Act, which was established in 1951, is seen as outdated needs to be amended to satisfy the requests of firemen. This act will be amended to cater to meet the requirements. Fire Fighter Cadre president Ashraf Buxoo said that this initiative will be favourably welcomed by firemen. He added that the ministry [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Association seeks better nurse to
At a press conference held by the Nursing Association on Wednesday in Port Louis, Bagooaduth Kalloa, president of the association, highlighted the lack of staff in hospitals. “This is unacceptable,” he said, adding, “The Ministry of Health must take actions. We have been deploring the lack of staff for a long time now.” He made [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
MMM to quiz govt on PPC
Members of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), the main opposition party, have registered a list of questions for the next parliamentary session. Among these are the Project Plan Committee (PPC), the acquisition of buildings by the government and the aid received by Singapore. Opposition whip Rajesh Bhagwan wants to obtain information from the Prime Minister [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Young Journalist of the Year to be unveiled at MGI on June 13
The winner of the Young Journalist of the Year organised by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources and British Council, in collaboration with The Independent, will be announced at a ceremony in Mahatma Gandhi Institute’s auditorium on June 13 at 1.30 pm. The event will be attended by distinguished guests including education minister Dr [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Lotoah accused of Jolita’s murder
The murder trial of Anita Konsita Jolita was heard in the Assize court on Wednesday in front of Judge Saheeda Peeroo. Ludovic Virgino Prodigue, an accused stood as police witness and named Jean Mervin Roberto Lotoah as the murderer of the little girl. Prodigue said that he was in the company of Lotoah when the [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Economy grows by 4.4 per cent: CSO
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development published the ‘Mauritius in figures 2010’. The rate of unemployment has increased to 7.8 per cent in 2010 from 7.3 per cent in 2009. The economy grew by 4.4 per cent and the capital at market prices reached Rs 236, 980. Unemployment [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Dry spell to affect most regions
The chairman of the Central Water Authority (CWA), Meghduth Chumroo said that water cut measures will not be implemented in the capital since there are still some viable sources to supply water. According to a source, this measure will concern only the town centre and the outskirts of Port Louis will suffer from water cuts, [...]
09 Jun 2011, The Independent Daily
Prince Philip soldiers on as he turns 90
LONDON (AFP)"He has served us, the British people, with an unshakeable sense of duty."Cameron said Britons found the duke's "inimitable" down-to-earth style "endearing" and the country owed him a "deserved debt of gratitude."Opposition leader Ed Miliband said the duke was a "prince amongst consorts, but a king amongst characters."His unique turn of phrase has been a much loved feature of British public life."MP Nicholas Soames, a grandson of wartime prime minister Winston Churchill and a friend of the prince for 50 years, said he "refreshingly does not suffer fools gladly -- as I know to my cost."Buckingham Palace has released …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 09/06/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-06-09End Time: 20:15
09 Jun 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – jeudi 09/06/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-06-09End Time: 19:20
09 Jun 2011, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 09/06/11
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-06-09End Time: 18:50
09 Jun 2011, MBC
Samachar – Thursday 09/06/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-06-09End Time: 18:20
09 Jun 2011, MBC
Live Chat: Minissha Lamba on June 10 at 1500 hrs IST
This pretty young girl got noticed by all with her outstanding portrayal of a Kashmiri girl 'Adda' in her debut film Yahaan. Minisha Lamba lights up the silver screen every time she comes into view. She has showcased her talent in films like Corporate, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Shaurya and Well Done Abba. Minissha will be having you in splits in forthcoming movie Bheja Fry 2, along with "the original idiot" Vinay Pathak, Kay Kay Menon, Amol Gupte and Suresh Menon. Bollywood Hungama gives you the opportunity to get up, close and personal with this pretty damsel …
09 Jun 2011, Orange Ki News ?