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L’importation des produits alimentaires en provenance du Japon sera revue
Un comité inter-ministérielle se penchera sur l’importation des produits alimentaires ainsi que d’autres produits japonnais. Ce sont surtout ceux qui viennent des régions affectées par les radiations nucléaires. Cette décision a été prise par le conseil des ministres hier, sous la présidence du Premier ministre, le Dr Navin Ramgoolam. Le comité sera présidé par le ministre [...]
26 Mar 2011, MBC
GP d'Australie de F1: Sebastien Vettel (Red Bull) signe la pole
MELBOURNE (AFP)L'Allemand Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) occupera dimanche la pole position du Grand Prix d'Australie de Formule 1, 1re épreuve de la saison 2011, après avoir réussi le meilleur temps des qualifications, samedi sur le circuit de l'Albert Park à Melbourne.Le champion en titre a assommé la concurrence, à commencer par son coéquipier australien Mark Webber, finalement 3e après avoir été dépassé à la dernière seconde par le Britannique Lewis Hamilton (McLaren).Derrière la première ligne composée de Vettel et Hamilton, Webber s'élancera donc aux côtés de Jenson Button, sur la seconde McLaren, une performance surprenante pour l'écurie de Woking, qui …
26 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Dépistage de la tuberculose à l’Université de Maurice
Une décision du ministère de la santé après l’apparition de trois cas à l’université. Plus de 300 étudiants ont fait le test. Et les premiers résultats sont attendus pour aujourd’hui. Les mesures qui s’imposent seront prises, dit-on, du côté des autorités. Texte écrit par Valérie Kallee
26 Mar 2011, MBC
Pleins feux sur la saison hippique 2011
Après quelques semaines de repos, le Champ-de-Mars reprend du galop. La première journée démarre cet après-midi. Au total, il y en a 38. Qui dit les courses dit évidemment les paris. Pour cette première journée, il y a unanimité. Ce sera un démarrage au petit trot. Les turfistes, quelque que soit leur milieu social, s’attendent également [...]
26 Mar 2011, MBC
Lights dim for Earth hour tonight
About 500 people, including ministers, are expected to gather for a candlelight demonstration calling for action on climate change, 7 pm this Saturday at Domaine de Lagrave. Lights will symbolically be turned off all over the world for one hour from 8.30 pm in homes, offices, government buildings and retail establishments. Earth Hour is an [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
NWC organises symposium to rejuvenate women’s movement
A symposium on the theme ‘Rejuvenating women’s movements in Mauritius: A challenge for the National Women’s Council’ was held at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka, on Thursday. The event was organised by the National Women’s Council (NWC) in context of the celebrations of International Women’s Day 2011 and the council’s 25th anniversary. The vice president [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Ritoo launches Youth Excellence Award
The fourth edition of the Youth Excellence Award was launched by minister of Youth and Sports, Devanand Ritoo, in Port Louis on March 24. The aim of this award is to give young people the opportunity to highlight their involvement in social, economic, cultural, artistic and other youth-related fields through a project; demonstrate their project [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
50 workers stricken in factory gas leak
Some 50 workers of the Island Brush factory situated at the industrial zone, Saint Antoine, Goodlands, were transported to various medical centres in the north following a gas leak in the air conditioning system. Four employees were admitted to the SSR National hospital, Pamplemousses. Some employees were treated at the Goodlands Health Centre and were [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Higher demand for Turkish flour
The Turkish flour imported by the State Trading Corporation (STC) is very popular among bakers. Mauritius Bakery Owners Association president Nasser Moraby said that bakers are more satisfied with Turkish flour than with the one distributed by Les Moulins de la Concorde (LMLC). “We have had problems with LMLC flour. Fortunately, we now have Turkish [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt sets up pilot project to curb poverty
A number of important issues were on the table during the Cabinet meeting on Friday. Among the points discussed included the setting up of a ministerial committee to examine the import of foodstuffs and other products from Japan. Committee to look into imports from Japan A ministerial committee will be set up to look into [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
PRB encourages professionals to join civil service
The Pay Research Bureau (PRB) is currently working on four main measures that primarily aim to encourage professionals to join the civil service and parastatal organisations. These measures comprise a revision of the state pension system, the introduction of paternity leave, a review of the benefits for duty-free car purchases and a salary rise in [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
No risk of tuberculosis, UoM reassures students
Following the recent detection of four cases of pulmonary tuberculosis at the University of Mauritius (UOM), a press conference was held on Friday to reassure parents, students and staff members that the situation is under control. The meet was held at the Council and Senate Room of the UoM, Réduit. “There is no reason for [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Legends employee arrested for theft case
The beleaguered Legends hotel in Grand Gaube is back in the limelight for all the wrong reasons. An employee of the hotel was arrested by the Grand Gaube police on Thursday in connection with two cases of theft in the premises. The valet, Reaz Garib Nayad, is expected to be produced in the District Court [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
Abhi-Ash to star together in Rajkumar Santoshi's rom-com Ladies & Gentleman
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be playing the steady woman in 'Casanova' Abhishek's life for Raj Kumar Santoshi's Ladies & Gentleman. After having done everything from a family drama (Dhai Akshar Prem Ke) to a bio-pic (Guru) to a modern-day drama (Raavan) together, this is Aishwarya's opportunity to have fun with Abhishek…at his expense. In Santoshi's film which he starts shooting in July, Abhishek plays a guy with an insatiable roving eye. Aishwarya has sportingly agreed to let her husband play the field on screen. 3 years ago, she refused Dostana with Abhishek because her character was shown walking away with …
26 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
US embassy hosts Fresco contest
On the occasion of Independence Day celebrations, the US embassy hosted a fresco contest at the Company Garden in Port Louis. Four local artistes, Thierry Permal, Emilien Jubeau, Wesley David and Kewin Kotadoo, took part in the fresco titled, Marche vers L’avenir (March towards the future). Meanwhile, the musicians of the US Naval Force Europe [...]
26 Mar 2011, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – samedi 26/03/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-03-26End Time: 20:10
26 Mar 2011, MBC
Zournal Kreol – samedi 26/03/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-03-26End Time: 19:20
26 Mar 2011, MBC
Germany to entertain Kazakhstan in Euro qualifier
BERLIN (AFP)Germany coach Joachim Loew can draw on a fully-fit squad on Saturday as the World Cup semi-finalists seek to maintain an unbeaten record against minnows Kazakhstan in a Euro 2012 home qualifier.With Bayern Munich stars Mario Gomez, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose as well as Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil at Germany's disposal, the aim is not only to win, but to please the fans, said Loew sidekick Oliver Bierhoff."We are the clear favourites and we want all three points. But we also want the fans in the stadium to get their money's worth. We've got a strong side …
26 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jacqueline Fernandez signed up to endorse Panasonic Cameras
Besides being the Sri Lanka's beauty queen Jacqueline Fernandez, she also has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood in such a short time. So much for a beauty, who once wanted to be a journalist! After having made her debut in Bollywood with Aladin, followed by Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, this PYT surely has come a long way. Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources say that this doe-eyed beauty has now been signed up to endorse Panasonic cameras. Not just that, she is also being accompanied by the ace shutterbug Atul Kasbekar, the southern sensation Kajal Anand (who is making …
25 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Judge seeks more jurors for Jackson doctor trial
LOS ANGELES (AFP)The closely-watched trial had been due to start this week, but was delayed and will now get underway with opening statements on May 9. It is expected to end by early July.Murray could face up to four years in jail and permanently lose his doctor's license if convicted.Jackson's death shocked the entertainment world and triggered intense debate over the performer's health in the run-up to London concerts, known as the "This is It" tour. Prosecutors allege that Murray, 57, "abandoned his patient" after administering the propofol to help Jackson sleep, and then tried to cover it up after …
25 Mar 2011, Orange Ki News ?