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Protests gather momentum
The demonstration staged by the Confédération des Travailleurs du Sekter Privé (CTSP Confederation of Private Sector Workers) drew a huge crowd at Rose Hill on Saturday afternoon. Reaz Chuttoo, president of the CTSP, said the protest went well. The CTSP members deplored the sudden increase in price of some commodities and services. Another issue raised [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Jugnauth in Belgium for EU discussions
Vice prime minister, minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth has left for Bruxelles, Belgium for high level discussions with the European Commission. The discussion is based on budget support against the impact of the economic and financial crisis in African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) countries. A report on the implementation of the Millennium Development [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger warming up for Labour Day
The MMM is continuing its campaign to gather the maximum number of supporters for a rally on May 1. After Rose Belle on Saturday, they went to Flacq on Monday. The speakers included Reza Uteem, Rajesh Bhagwan, Paul Bérenger, among others. The leader of the Opposition talked about the MedPoint scandal and the rising cost [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Indian trainer gives new approach to prisons
Prison commissioner Jean Bruneau’s vision to have a professional and inclusive prison service on the island is becoming a reality. Around 700 prison officers underwent professional training courses run by Janardhan Reddy, a training officer from India. Reddy has been in the country since April, 2009 following an invitation from the Mauritian government. The training [...]
11 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Fukushima: risque de fuite radioactive majeure "considérablement réduit"
TOKYO (AFP)Le risque de fuite radioactive majeure à la centrale de Fukushima (nord-est) s'est "considérablement réduit", a déclaré lundi le porte-parole du gouvernement japonais, un mois jour pour jour après le séisme et le tsunami à l'origine de l'accident nucléaire."Le risque que la situation à la centrale nucléaire se détériore et qu'elle débouche sur une nouvelle fuite radioactive majeure s'est considérablement réduit", a dit Yukio Edano."Il est évident que la centrale n'est pas en état de fonctionner normalement", a reconnu le porte-parole. "Nous devrons continuer à demander aux résidents d'évacuer dans le cas où un tel incident arriverait (..) Mais …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Prisons : réhabilitation et rémission au menu
Priorité à la réhabilitation des prisonniers. C’est la tâche à laquelle s’attelle actuellement la nouvelle direction des prisons. Des critères sont définis pour accorder des remissions de peines à ceux qui ont été reconnus coupables pour des délits liés aux crimes sexuels, crapuleux et aux trafics de drogues. L’idée est de s’assurer que ceux qui font preuve de bonne conduite se voient leurs peines d’emprisonnement diminuer. Selon le nouveau commissaire des prisons, Jean Bruneau, l’univers carcéral doit être un lieu où chaque prisonnier doit reconnaître ses erreurs et de pouvoir par la suite les corriger afin de recommencer une vie …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libéralisation : deux nouveaux opérateurs bientôt pour le ciment
A partir du 1er juillet prochain, l’importation, la production, l’exportation et le prix du ciment seront libéralisés afin de permettre à de nouveaux acteurs d’entrer sur le marché et le rendre plus compétitif. Cette décision gouvernementale fait suite à la hausse du prix du ciment sur le marché mondial. Le prix a augmenté de $7 à $8. Outre Holcim et Lafarge, le pays pourra compter sur d’autres opérateurs. La compagnie Binani Cement Factory Limited est intéressée à s’implanter dans le pays. Binani Cement Limited, un des acteurs majeurs du marché émergent du ciment en Inde, a mis en œuvre des …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
FIFA man asked England bid team for education centre
LONDON (AFP)The vice president of FIFA, world football's governing body, asked the leaders of England's failed World Cup 2018 bid team to pay for an education centre, The Times newspaper reported Monday.David Triesman and David Richards, the then chairman and deputy chairman of England 2018, told the British broadsheet that Jack Warner brought up the subject during a meeting in London 18 months ago.Bidding nations are forbidden from offering gifts to delegates, and the pair claim that the proposal for the centre in Warner's native Trinidad and Tobago was immediately dismissed."He didn't say: 'Do this and I'll vote for you'," …
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Marday Cake Shop – 100 New Cases Of Food Poisoning Yesterday
More than one hundred patients have attended Flacq hospital and that of SSRNH. Eighty-two cases were recorded in the East with 65 admitted, the hospital in the North has recorded forty cases and a dozen of admission. Employees of Marday Cake Shop Interrogated Today The officers from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Riviere du [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Hema Windy Seetohul, Employee Of Air Mauritius Killed In Car Accident
Hema Windy Seetohul, an employee of Air Mauritius, aged 33, was killed in an accident while she was driving her car. The tragedy happened when she was returning home with three other friends at around two o’clock in the morning after a night out with friends at a nightclub, in Flic en Flac. Her car [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Why Mauritius Is The Perfect Wedding Destination?
If you have your heart set on getting married abroad, maybe with a backdrop of a beautiful palm-fringed, white sand beach, then you will have plenty to think about. As with any wedding, there are certain things that need to be organised before the big day and if you put in all the right planning, [...]
11 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Live Chat: Giselle Monteiro on April 12 at 1600 hrs IST
Giselle Monteiro- the Brazilian beauty- took everyone by surprise when she effortlessly portrayed the role of a Punjabi kudi 'Harleen Kaur' in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal. She is now looking forward to the release of her second film Always Kabhi Kabhi directed by Roshan Abbas and produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment. Bollywood Hungama gives you all a chance to have a live video chat with Giselle Monteiro on Tuesday, April 12, at 1600 hrs IST. Don't miss!
11 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tusshar and Riteish confirmed for Kya Kool Hai Hum 2
After years of dilly-dallying, sequel of Kya Kool Hai Hum is finally happening. Also, the film's lead pair of Tusshar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh would be reuniting again for this adult comedy which was the surprise success of 2005. "Ever since Kya Kool Hai Hum turned into a success, producer Ekta Kapoor and her brother Tusshar Kapoor were keen to bring the sequel on floor", informs a trade source, "However they were unable to crack the right idea. The original director Sangeeth Sivan did try to work around a few subjects but eventually all concerned people could never get on …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
"This is not a passing phase, it's a movement" - Kher pledges support to Hazare
Anupam Kher is jubilant now that Anna Hazare has won his fight to bring the government around. "This is the greatest victory for Indian democracy since independence," said Anupam joyously. "But this is just the beginning. I am ready to carry on the fight as one of Anna Saab's soldiers even if it requires me to cancel my other commitments." Last week Anupam Kher was shooting in Pune for a Marathi film when he suddenly announced he had to leave for Delhi. Everyone at the shooting thought there was a family emergency... but no. On an impulse, he decided to …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Golf: départ moyen de McIlroy, départ canon de Woods au Masters d'Augusta
AUGUSTA (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Le Nord-Irlandais Rory McIlroy, qui comptait quatre coups d'avance dimanche avant le dernier tour du Masters d'Augusta, a pris un départ moyen mais restait provisoirement seul en tête malgré la pression mise par le Sud-Africain Charl Schwartzel et Tiger Woods.Alors que McIlroy enchaînait bogey-par-par-par aux quatre premiers trous, Woods a lui signé un départ canon avec quatre birdies, un bogey et un eagle sur les huit premiers trous pour revenir à la 2e place provisoire, à un seul coup du jeune McIlroy, qui est en tête de l'épreuve depuis le premier tour jeudi.Woods partageait la 2e place provisoire …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Elizabeth Taylor's jewels to be auctioned
WASHINGTON (AFP)Film icon Elizabeth Taylor's collection of jewelry, artwork, clothing, and memorabilia will be sold at auction, according to Christie's auction house.Taylor died last month at the age of 79 after suffering congestive heart failure.Christie's said it reached an agreement with Taylor's family to sell the items in a series of auctions to be announced later this spring, according to a statement Saturday.Taylor over many years and marriages had amassed one of the world's most impressive jewelry collections. In 2002, she published a book entitled "Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry."
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
FA's Brooking backs Rooney ban
LONDON (AFP)Sir Trevor Brooking, the English FA's director of football development, insists Manchester United star Wayne Rooney deserved his two-match ban for swearing.Rooney missed United's Premier League win over Fulham and will also sit out next Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley after he swore into a television camera during his side's 4-2 victory at West Ham last weekend.The decision to ban Rooney for his F-word rant was criticised by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson but Brooking, a former West Ham and England midfielder, is adamant the FA had to show that offensive behaviour is not acceptable.Brooking …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Tennis: les Français en terrain miné sur la terre battue de Monte Carlo
MONTE CARLO (AFP)Les meilleurs Français avancent en terrain miné à Monte Carlo, non seulement parce qu'ils sont tous dans la moitié de tableau de Rafael Nadal mais aussi parce que la terre battue continue à être la surface qui leur pose le plus de problèmes.Au printemps, tous les espoirs sont permis mais pour le tennis français, la période qui a commencé en Principauté dimanche et se terminera à Roland-Garros début juin n'annonce généralement rien de bon.Richard Gasquet a bien gagné le tournoi de Nice l'année dernière. Mais dans les trois Masters 1000 sur terre battue - Monte Carlo, Rome et …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Nouveaux combats dans Abidjan, appel à une intervention de l'ONU et Paris
ABIDJAN (AFP)Des tirs à l'arme lourde ont repris dimanche près du palais présidentiel dans Abidjan, après l'appel lancé par les avocats d'Alassane Ouattara, le président reconnu par la communauté internationale, demandant à l'ONU et à Paris de "neutraliser" les forces de Laurent Gbagbo. "Ca a commencé vers 12H30 (locales et GMT) dans notre zone et ça a repris quelques minutes vers 14H00. On a entendu de fortes détonations d'armes lourdes et des armes automatiques. On ne sait pas ce qui se passe," a déclaré une habitante du quartier du Plateau (centre), où se trouve le palais."Il y a eu des …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Transat Bénodet: Morvan en tête devant Lunven et Rivet
BÉNODET (Finistère) (AFP)Le navigateur Gildas Morvan sur Cercle Vert, suivi de Nicolas Lunven (Generali) et Frédéric Rivet (Vendée 1), emmenait dimanche peu avant 16H00 la flottille de 17 voiliers monotypes engagés dans la première transat en solitaire Bénodet-Martinique, au large de Bénodet.Le skipper de Générali, Nicolas Lunven, vainqueur de la solitaire du Figaro en 2009, avait temporairement pris la tête de la course qui a débuté par un parcours autour de trois bouées et dont le coup d'envoi a été donné à 12H00 GMT (14H00 heure française) au large de Bénodet (Finistère).La voile numéro 9 du Figaro Bénéteau du skipper …
10 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?