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Delivery for the construction of new airport terminal
The construction of the airport establishes by key developments with the arrival of structural steel at the beginning of the March. Superstructures will be the basis for building the new terminal at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
28 Feb 2011, business.mega.mu
Libye- 5 Mauriciens veulent retourner au pays
Des Mauriciens qui se trouvent actuellement en Libye s’inquiètent de leur situation. La raison : l’insurrection qui prévaut dans ce pays pour réclamer le départ du chef d’Etat libyen, Mouamar... Read more »
28 Feb 2011, KotZot
Navin Ramgoolam à Ganga Talao : “Nous avons mené cette barque à bon port. Préservez-la précieusement oh ! mes compatriotes”
“Ham layé hai toofan. kashti nikalké, Iss desh Ko rakhna meré desh vasiyon sambhal ké” (Nous avons mené cette barque à bon port, Préservez-la précieusement. Oh ! Mes compatriotes). C’est... Read more »
28 Feb 2011, KotZot
Festival culinaire mauricien
L’excellence de la gastronomie mauricienne a émoustillé les papilles italiennes la semaine dernière à Milan à l’occasion d’un « Festival culinaire mauricien » qui s’est déroulé en concomitance avec le... Read more »
28 Feb 2011, KotZot
Earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 in Rodrigues
The earth has once again shaken off Rodrigues. An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 occurred at 13h 13 today at 418 km east of Rodrigues. No property damage is to be deplored at due to this earthquake . This phenomenon is increasingly common in this region, “said Ram Durmeea, forecaster at the meteorological station
28 Feb 2011, MauritiusHot
Maha Shivaratri Pooja, Chalisa and Mantra With English Translation
Compiled here is a list of all the Maha Shivaratri and Shiv puja and mantras for the Great night of Shiva. If you are going toward the Ganga Talao and also participating for the Grand Night of Shiva, you can print these prayers. The list is not a complete one but we have gathered the [...]Original Post at: Maha Shivaratri Pooja, Chalisa and Mantra With English Translation - To subscribe to our Daily News section, click here.
28 Feb 2011, Island Crisis
Maha Shivaratri Celebration In Mauritius – Grand Bassin
Maha Shivaratri preparations in Mauritius starts approximately one month before the Grand Night of Shiva. Shiva followers here fasts for some 30 days, or let’s say, as from the day that the construction of the “kanwars” started. Others start their observance for Lord Shiva some 10 days before the great night. While all these comprise [...]Original Post at: Maha Shivaratri Celebration In Mauritius – Grand Bassin - To subscribe to our Daily News section, click here.
28 Feb 2011, Island Crisis
Controversies on drugs distributed to pilgrims converging to Grand Bassin
Drug distribution to pilgrims converging on Grand Basin is controversial. These drugs, which come from the hospital pharmacy in Victoria, were distributed Saturday by officers of the Ministry of Health in Black River, an area located in District No. 14 where the Minister of Health, Maya Hanoomajee, was elected. Member and president of the Health
28 Feb 2011, MauritiusHot
Fund raising activity for handicaps
AACTJ, registered with the Ministry of Education and the NGO Trust Fund, provides schooling infrastructure and educational activities to people with disabilities, aged between 3 and 35 years of the Grand Port region.
28 Feb 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arrivée du matériel pour la construction du nouveau terminal de l’aéroport
Le chantier de l’aéroport connaitra des développements majeurs avec l’arrivée des charpentes métalliques au début du mois de mars.
28 Feb 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Alcoholism alarming among youths
According to a report published by World Health Organisation (WHO), entitled Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2011, the consumption of alcohol has scaled new heights among the youth. The report says that beer is the most consumed alcoholic drink, with a 73 per cent share, among the youth who are above 15. The [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Drug policies discussed at national level
Collectif Urgence Toxida (CUT), in collaboration with the National AIDS Secretariat and PILS, organised a presentation and open discussion on Drugs Policies at National Level on Tuesday, February 22 at Link Ebene City Hotel, Ebène. The guest of honour was Baroness Glenys Thornton, member of UK Labour Party, member of the House of Lords, Parliamentary [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Venkatasamy receives top French honour
Marday Venkatasamy’s contribution to the Mauritian economy has made him a man of great stature not only locally but also in international countries like France. Venkatasamy received his insignia of the Legion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour) on February 25 from the Republic of France and today holds several senior positions. Entitled to a French scholarship, [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
In preparation for night of Shiva, pilgrims converge on Ganga Talao
PM Ramgoolam attended religious ceremony, indian devotional singers performed During the past weekend, thousands of devotees have been making their way Grand Bassin, along with their families and friends. This is for the festival of Maha Shivratree, which means the great night of Lord Shiva. Several volunteers have been busy installing tents on the roadside [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
New Testament published in Creole
The New Testament, translated in Creole by the Bible Society, is now available. A spiritual celebration presided by the Bishop of Port Louis, Maurice Piat, was held on February 26 at the Catholic church of Roche Bois. The launch is in line with International Day of Mother Language. Marc Etive, president of the Bible Society, [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Prison officers receive promotion
The Mauritius Prisons Service, which falls under the aegis of the local police force, has undergone several changes over the recent weeks to instill new vigour and encourage officers to work on a higher level. In that vein, key officers such as assistant superintendent of prisons Mohammad Raffick Islam Sahabun, were appointed as superintendent of [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Lightning strikes church
Lightning struck Notre Dame du Rosaire church at Quatre Bornes during the heavy downpour on Saturday afternoon. Lightning struck the cross on the steeple of the church directly. Fortunately, no one was injured. Alerted by the deafening sound of thunder, people in the vicinity rushed to see what had happened. Witnesses said it was the [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
Man crushed to death by roller
Dominique Agathe, a 26-year-old resident of Palma, died on Saturday at Plaspak factory in the locality. He was trapped between a wall and a roller that weighed over a tonne. His father Carl, who also works in the same factory, was present at the scene when this horrific incident took place. He helplessly witnessed the [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
French officials to question Lejeune
Vincent Lejeune, suspected of having assisted Christophe Caterino in fleeing to Reunion Island in June 2008, will be interrogated by the French Office Centrale des Stupéfiants at the beginning of the week. Lejeune returned to Paris from Thailand on Saturday and the Brigade des Stups intends to make him hear the version of the former [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily
PMSD condemns rise in violence
Lindsay Morvan, communication manager of Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD), said that acts of violence were destroying the image of Mauritius. “It is not possible to be violent and at the same time expect the country to move forward,” said Morvan at a press conference on February 26. He underlined that all acts of violence [...]
28 Feb 2011, The Independent Daily