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Tailor bleeds to death after hitting sideboard
Surendra Kanaya, a 42-year-old tailor and resident of Plaine Magnien, was found dead on his bed on the morning of April 18 with a 15 cm deep cut on his neck. Initially, the police suspected that it was a criminal act but the autopsy performed by Dr Sudesh Kumar Gungadin ruled this out. The medical [...]
20 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Measures to fight diabetes
Mauritius is one of those countries in the world that has the highest prevalence of diabetes. The Non-Communicable Diseases Survey 2009 shows that the rate of diabetes among adults has increased by 60 per cent since 1987. According to the report, the rate of diabetes is 23.6 per cent among those aged between 25 to [...]
20 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Wage Rate Index increases by 6.2 per cent in 2010
The wage rate index increased by 6.2 per cent, that is 8.2 points in 2010 in Mauritius. The Central Statistics Office of Mauritius has calculated the value of the index at 140.2 points in 2010. This was in comparison to the value of the index, which stood at 132 points in 2009, 119 points in [...]
20 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Former MBC offices to be used for tertiary courses
The government has decided to hand over the former Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) building at Forest Side to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology as infrastructure for tertiary courses. This was announced by minister Rajesh Jeetah at the opening of the second edition of the Engineering Career Oriented Fair 2011 at the [...]
20 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
JT de 19h30 – mercredi 20/04/11
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2011-04-20End Time: 20:15
20 Apr 2011, MBC
Suspects in Rodrigues
The Port Mathurin police was hot on the heels of the suspects who had broken into the Rodriguan Administrative Centre and started a fire. According to policesources, several suspects had been identified are being questioned by the Port Mathurin Criminal Investigation Division. The Police continued quizzing the guards who were responsible for watching over the [...]
20 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Zournal Kreol – mercredi 20/04/11
Title: Zournl KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-04-20End Time: 19:20
20 Apr 2011, MBC
IT event promises biz solutions
The PRO IT event, to be held from April 20 to 22 at the FOM Exhibition Centre, Mer Rouge, aims to provide solutions in all areas of business under one roof. According to Neemalen Gopal, president of the Mauritius IT Industry Association (MITIA), this is a first for Mauritius and he firmly believes that IT [...]
20 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Samachar – Wednesday 20/04/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC 1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-04-20End Time: 18:20
20 Apr 2011, MBC
Propositions au NRB : minimum de Rs 15 000 pour le fonctionnaire
Les consultations en vue de la publication du prochain rapport du Pay Research Bureau (PRB) ont débuté. Le rapport sortira en octobre 2012 et prendra effet à partir de janvier 2013. Ainsi les dirigeants de la Federation of Civil Service & other Unions (FSCOU) ont eu une première réunion avec Mohun Aujayeb, directeur par intérim du PRB, lundi. Les discussions ont porté sur plusieurs points élaborés dans leur mémoire mais ils ont insisté sur l’urgence que les fonctionnaires aient un salaire minimal de Rs 15 000. Ils ont soutenu qu’il n’est plus possible que des fonctionnaires touchent un maigre salaire …
20 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Gaëtan Siew utilise les vieilles pierres pour donner à Port-Louis une 2e vie
Projet de grande envergure initié par Gaëtan Siew, partenaire d’une entreprise d’architecture Lampotang and Siew Architects Ltd. Située à Port-Louis, le “Cultural Hub Project” cible à redynamiser la capitale d’une manière à ce qu’elle se transforme en un endroit d’appartenance et de référence culturelle et des arts ainsi que d’attraction touristique. La zone identifiée par les fondateurs pour ce projet comprend toute la superficie du périmètre délimité par la Poste centrale, le Grenier, cette partie de l’autoroute, la gare routière de la place de l’immigration ainsi que d’anciens bâtiments et locaux de l’époque coloniale, entre autres. Le but est “d’utiliser …
20 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Yémen: trois morts lors de manifestations anti-régime
SANAA (AFP)Trois Yéménites manifestant contre le régime du président Ali Abdallah Saleh ont été tués mardi avant une rencontre de représentants du pouvoir avec des médiateurs du Golfe et une réunion du Conseil de sécurité sur la crise politique dans ce pays.A New York, le Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU, réuni mardi pour la première fois sur la situation au Yémen, a échoué à se mettre d'accord sur une déclaration commune, tandis qu'à à Abou Dhabi, les chefs de la diplomatie du Conseil de coopération du Golfe (CCG) ont entamé une réunion avec une délégation du régime yéménite pour trouver …
20 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Darsheel Safary on April 21 at 1300 hrs IST
This boy wonder made a sensational debut in Aamir Khan's maiden directorial venture Taare Zameen Par. He then followed it up with yet another lovable performance in Bum Bum Bole. He is none other than the adorable Darsheel Safary. Darsheel is now looking forward to the release of his film Zokkomon which opens worldwide this Friday. We at Bollywood Hungama give you a chance to have a live video chat with Darsheel on Thursday, April 21, at 1300 hrs IST. Don't miss!
20 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kate Middleton and Princess Diana - worlds apart
LONDON (AFP)Diana had left school before finishing her studies and her work experience was limited to a stint at a nursery.By contrast, Kate graduated with a degree in art history from a top university, although her jobs as an accessories buyer for a clothing brand and then for her family's party goods firm have been criticised as lightweight.Kate also had a happier and more stable childhood than Diana, whose parents divorced when she was young. Kate is close to her mother Carole and sister Pippa, her maid of honour, and says her family is a major source of support.Up to …
20 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Arsenal must beat Spurs, says goalkeeper Szczesny
LONDON (AFP)Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny believes his team's slim hopes of winning the Premier League title will be over if they fail to beat rivals Tottenham on Wednesday.The clash at White Hart Lane has similarities with a year ago when Spurs claimed maximum points as they chased Champions League qualification, with the result effectively ending Arsene Wenger's chances of finishing top.Wenger's team need to bounce back this time around after conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Liverpool on Sunday which left them six points behind leaders Manchester United with six games to play.Szczesny, who returned from a finger injury to face …
20 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lizard Found In A Dish Served By An Indian Restaurant In Caudan Waterfront
They have been unpleasantly surprised to come across a lizard in one of the dishes they ordered. Disgusted, Succaram Neel and his friend have vowed to think twice before they go to a restaurant. This incident which is very unusual happened on Friday afternoon. Accompanied by a friend, Neel decided to go to this restaurant [...]
19 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
500 miles d'Indianapolis: quatre femmes convoiteront une place au départ
INDIANAPOLIS (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Quatre femmes feront partie des 42 pilotes qui tenteront de se qualifier les 21 et 22 mai pour les 500 miles d'Indianapolis, une des courses automobiles les plus célèbres du monde, comptant pour le Championnat nord-américain d'IndyCar (monoplaces).La Britannique Pippa Mann, 27 ans, a été désignée mardi par l'équipe Conquest Racing pour conduire une de ses deux voitures et rejoint parmi les postulantes l'Américaine Danica Patrick, la Brésilienne Ana Beatriz et la Suissesse Simona De Silvestro, meilleure débutante de la saison en 2010.Si ces quatre pilotes parvenaient à se qualifier parmi les 33 autorisés à prendre le départ …
19 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Manmohan Desai's banner relaunched; will produce Marathi film first
Manmohan Desai's banner, MKD Films, the name that defined 'Entertainment' in its purest form is back with a bang and how! Who can forget the legendary hits like Amar Akbar Anthony, Naseeb, Coolie, Toofan and likes directed by the late filmmaker known for his masala films under this banner. The good news is that Ketan Desai (son of the legendary Manmohan Desai) and Pooja Desai (grand daughter of Manmohan Desai) are all set to revive the banner, after almost a decade of being in the 'silent' mode. Ketan revealed that their first venture will be a Marathi film that will …
19 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Abhishek Bachchan on April 21 at 1530 hrs IST
He is one of the coolest actors of the present generation who has excelled in varied roles be it the spirited Gurukant Desai (Guru), the violent Lallan Singh (Yuva), the fun loving Bunty (Bunty Aur Babli) or the intense Shankar Nagre (Sarkar Raj). He is none other than Abhishek Bachchan. Abhishek is now gearing up for the release of his latest flick Dum Maaro Dum in which he plays a no-nonsense cop. Bollywood Hungama gives you an opportunity of a lifetime to have a live video chat with the man himself- Abhishek Bachchan- on Thursday, April 21 at 1530 hrs …
19 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Should Creole Be Taught In Schools of Mauritius?
Creole is the mother tongue of us Mauritians and we should be proud of it. There’s no denying that but still some people may feel that the language is too “vulgar” or not very posh as English or French. Well if you’re going to compare it with other languages, you would surely see the flaws [...]Should Creole Be Taught In Schools of Mauritius? is a post from: Island Crisis
19 Apr 2011, Island Crisis