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Ligue 1: titre en vue pour Lille, Paris vise le podium
PARIS (AFP)Lille peut quasiment assurer le titre de champion de France mercredi en battant Sochaux lors de son match en retard de la 36e journée du Championnat de France tandis que, dans le même temps, Paris peut chasser Lyon du podium et prendre une option pour la C1 s'il s'impose à Bordeaux.En cas de victoire contre les Lionceaux, les Lillois, tout auréolés de leur victoire en Coupe de France samedi contre le PSG (1-0), compteraient en effet six points d'avance sur Marseille, qui s'est emmêlé les pinceaux dimanche à Lorient (2-2).A deux journées du terme et avec une différence de …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Mare aux Vacoas water level remains worrying
The water level of the island’s largest reservoir has been gradually decreasing. The situation has reached a point where Mare aux Vacoas is currently filled at only 39.1 per cent. A delegation from the Singapore Public Utilities Board and Singapore Cooperation Enterprise visited the island in October 2010 to evaluate the country’s needs for water [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Lower VI students motivated, show interest in Young Journalist competition
Form 6 students, who are participating in the Young Journalist of the Year competition, are full of enthusiasm and motivation. Research work, contacting people and looking for quotes are fascinating them and some are even thinking of joining the journalism field after completing their studies. Farheen Rajani, HSC student at Loreto College, Port Louis, finds [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7
Microsoft Indian Ocean has unveiled the Windows Phone 7, the latest Microsoft operating system for mobile phones. The software has been designed to help users stay connected while away from office. It provides a single interface. The smartphone HTC Mozart, operating on the new Windows Phone 7 platform, is now available at Maurisystem Ltd, the [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Progress slow at freeport
The proposed construction of a new cargo and freeport zone at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport has been facing multiple delays. The Airport of Mauritius Co limited (AML), in conjunction with the Board of Investment (BOI) had initiated the first steps for important project to start soon. However, the tender exercise to identify a master [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Arumugum eyes Everest summit
Jaysen Arumugum is on his way to becoming the first Mauritian to climb Mt Everest, giving an update on the present conditions informed that, “The weather forecasts and rope fixing are all coming together now and we will most probably be leaving base camp on May 19 or 20 for the summit on May 26 [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministries inspecting food hygiene
An inspection week for food security is being held after the Flying Squad of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life warned a total of 75 restaurant owners for non-compliance of the Food Act on Monday. According to an officer of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, these owners did not comply [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Measures taken to improve traffic fluidity, road safety
Traffic situation at La Croisée Sans Souci At the National Assembly’s parliamentary session on Tuesday, member of parliament Jim Seetaram wanted to know whether there has been an increase in road congestion as a result of road obstruction at La Croisée Sans Souci to Montagne Blanche police station. In reply Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Twice as many men as women employed
The labour force for the year 2010 was estimated at 581,300 with 362,400 males and 218,900 females. Employment last year stood at 536,100 with 345,700 males and 190,400 females. These figures were published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Tuesday. According to the report, the estimated number of unemployed for 2010 was 45,200 (16,700 [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Govt opens ICT to senior citizens
With a view to encourage the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among senior citizens and rural area residents, the National Computer Board (NCB) and Mauritius Post Ltd (MPL) launched the ‘Get Online Week’. This six-day drive was inaugurated on Tuesday to mark World Telecommunications and Information Society Day celebrated every year on May [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
L'image d'Obama et des Etats-Unis décline dans le monde musulman, selon un sondage
WASHINGTON (AFP)L'image des Etats-Unis s'est dégradée dans le monde arabo-musulman en un an, selon un sondage publié mardi, deux jours avant que le président américain Barack Obama ne prononce un discours sur les révoltes pro-démocratiques en Afrique du Nord et au Proche-Orient.L'Indonésie, pays musulman le plus peuplé et où M. Obama a passé une partie de son enfance, est le seul où la majorité des sondés dit avoir une opinion favorable des Etats-Unis, selon ce sondage du Pew Research Center.Mais même dans ce pays, le pourcentage d'opinions favorables a diminué, passant de 59 à 54% entre 2010 et 2011.Le président …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Government valuer allowed to moonlight
Yodhun Bissessur, government chief valuer, is allowed private practices against remuneration as long as there is no conflict of interest and the work is carried outside his normal working hours. This moonlighting practice is in line with PRB report, pointed out the minister of Finance and Economic Development Pravind Jugnauth on Tuesday in reply to [...]
18 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Elle venait de quitter l’abri de la CDU – Une fillette de 8 ans renversée par un camion
Sabine L., âgée de 8 ans et habitant Camp-Le-Vieux, n’a pas été gâtée par le destin. Alors que sa grand-mère de 78 ans voulait qu’elle quitte l’abri pour enfants pour venir vivre chez elle, la fillette a été percutée par un camion. Au moment du drame, Sabine L. traversait la route sur un passage clouté, dimanche matin, à Canot, Petite-Rivière.
18 May 2011, motors.mega.mu
Beyonce, Madonna honor Oprah in farewell shows
CHICAGO (AFP)"Oprah, because of you women everywhere have graduated to a new level of understanding of what we are, of who we are, and most importantly who we can be," Beyonce said before launching into the set.Jerry Seinfeld got the audience laughing by thanking Oprah for teaching men how to be better husbands and how to survive disagreements by learning to talk as if they're on Oprah: "Just listen, nod and answer the question."Winfrey's devoted fans may be losing a beloved afternoon companion, but they certainly won't have to say goodbye.The cultural kingmaker -- whose comfy couches have launched scores …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Minissha Lamba detained at Mumbai airport
Minissha Lamba's return journey from the Cannes Film Festival is something which won't go down as a happy memory. First the petite actress happened to lose some of her baggage at the Nice airport. The actress tweeted, "Disaster has struck. A baggage of mine has been stolen at Nice Airport. I can't believe something like this has happened. Standing at the Emirates counter for one hour. Even with two CCTV cameras right over d baggage, police or airline still wont confirm if it was 'stolen' or 'misplaced'. For some reason they, r just refusing to confirm via their CCTV. The …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Cargo Handling vers la privatisation
La Cargo Handling Corporation (CHC) est à la recherche d´un partenaire stratégique en vue de sa privatisation envisagée. Valeur du jour, les actionnaires de la CHC sont le gouvernement, qui détient 6 % d´actions, la State Investment Corporation (SIC) avec 54 % et la Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) avec 40 %. Les deux principaux syndicaux du port, notamment la Mauritius Transport & Port Employees Union et la Port-Louis Maritime Employees Union sont contre la privatisation de la CHC. L’organisme n’emploie que 1 300 personnes. Selon nos recoupements d´informations glanés auprès de l´organisme, la direction est en faveur de la privatisation …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Sochaux bid to disrupt Lille title procession
PARIS (AFP)Lille will be practically assured of a first French league title since 1954 with victory over Sochaux on Wednesday, but in Francis Gillot's side they must overcome the form team in the division.A day after beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the French Cup final, Lille looked on gleefully as defending champions Marseille drew 2-2 at Lorient on Sunday to effectively concede defeat in the title race.Going into Wednesday's home game, Rudi Garcia's men require four points from their remaining three matches to complete the second league and cup double in the club's history, after a previous such success in …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
The Wiggles bid for Princess Beatrice royal hat
SYDNEY (AFP)The princess, the oldest daughter of Prince Andrew and a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, has put the Philip Treacy creation on online auction site eBay, with bidding currently at £18,400 (about $30,000).Proceeds of the sale will be split between two charities: the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, and British charity Children in Crisis.The Wiggles are UNICEF Australia ambassadors.The 22-year-old princess is using the notoriety of the hat, which generated almost as much publicity as newlyweds Prince William and Catherine Middleton, although much of it highly critical, to offload it.Observers compared the creation to a toilet seat and a …
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Shefali Shah on May 19 at 1430 hrs IST
She is a powerhouse performer who has impressed one and all with her acts in films such as Satya, Waqt: The Race Against Time, Monsoon Wedding and Gandhi My Father. She is none other than Shefali Shah. Shefali is now looking forward to the release of her upcoming film Kucch Luv Jaisaa in which she is paired opposite Rahul Bose. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with Shefali on Thursday, May 19, at 1430 hrs IST. Don’t miss!
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kangna to play Madhubala in Anurag Basu's Kishore Kumar biopic
If all goes well, Kangna Ranaut will be playing the role of Madhubala in Anurag Basu's next which is a biopic on Indian cinema's legend Kishore Kumar. Basu, who introduced Kangna to Bollywood in his film Gangster, recently had a fallout with his favorite actress as she had a problem regarding her role in Kites and lashed out against him to the media. But all is well now and the director-actress are back to being friends. Kangna has earlier portrayed the role of a successful film actress in Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, for which she received great reviews.
18 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?