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3 new dengue cases reported
Three more workers have been admitted at Jeetoo hospital. They are suspected of having contracted dengue fever. Following the dengue fever case on the island, the expatriate workers of the Real Garments factory, La Tour Koenig had to undergo some tests. “These workers are only suspected of having contracted this disease. They are undergoing some [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
MBC ties up with Zoom TV
Starting from April 1, Zoom, the Bollywood destination is available on Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) which has triggered reshuffling of programmes at the national station. Doordarshan (DD) Channels, DD India, DD Bharati and DD Sports have been replaced by Zoom Tv and other programmes on MBC 2 and MBC Digital 4. Zoom Tv can be [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Swan Insurance offers oxygen
On Wednesday, the Swan Group launched a new space dedicated to insurance products of Swan Insurance and the Anglo-Mauritius at Port Louis. The Oxygen Insurance Shop, with a futuristic design, will offer all the Oxygen plans to its customers. The people were very impressed by the presence of the cartoons that made the brand Oxygen [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Hanoomanjee seeks to educate on correct use of antibiotics
On the occasion of World Health Day, minister of Health and Quality of Life Maya Hanoomanjee launched a poster campaign on antibiotics during the opening of a workshop on antimicrobial resistance. This workshop was held at Imperial China, Trianon on Thursday. She said that her ministry has issued a statement to the pharmacists asking them [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Inflation rate hits 7.2 per cent in March
The Central Statistical Office(CSO) released its figures for inflation for the month of March on Thursday. The annual rate of inflation has maintained its upward trend and hit 7.2 per cent towards the end of the month. In February end, inflation rate stood at 6.4 per cent. The rate of inflation for this month is [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Woman burnt while cooking
Thirty-three-year-old Saradha Samuel, a resident of Morcellement Beau Climat got burnt while cooking on Wednesday afternoon. She was immediately rushed to the Flacq hospital before being transferred to the Princess Margaret Orthopaedic Centre burns unit. The top part of her body was burnt. According to doctors she is recovering well. The incident took place when [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
NGO delivers open letter on monkey trade to British PM
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection’s (BUAV) call to the British government to end UK’s import of the offspring of wild-caught monkeys for research in the UK, has gained momentum. Politicians, academicians, primatologists, zoologists and other scientists, wildlife experts and celebrities have lent their support. All have signed an open letter to British [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Additional shelters needed for abused kids
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare is working on a series of measures to alleviate the ‘housing crisis’ for children who are victims of abuse. The shelter houses and institutions charged with caring for victims of violence, that fall under the responsibility of the ministry are operating at maximum capacity and [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Trade unions gear up for next PRB report
The next Pay Research Bureau (PRB) report will be ready by October 2012 and the deadline for trade unions to submit their proposals is May 30. This was stated at a press conference held in Port Louis on Thursday. In this regard, the president of the Federation of Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU), Tulsiraj [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Lecturers trained to teach values
The recently held training programme at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) has given a new impetus to the principles of education and ethics that are already prevalent in the institution. The three-day training programme for educators and teachers from MGI was held from April 5 to 7 at the MGI auditorium, Moka. The conference was [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Run-up to May 1 begins
At the first pre-Labour-Day congress held by MMM at Très Bon, Vacoas , the leader of the opposition Paul Bérenger predicted that the government will not complete its term of five years. According to Bérenger the MMM has gained points obtaining almost 50 per cent of the electorate and the May Day meeting will be [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
PS Dabidin quizzed over MedPoint deal
Om Kumar Dabidin, acting permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life spent all day Thursday questioned by officers of the Independent Commission Against Coprruption (ICAC). Administrative processes leading to the winding up of the MedPoint deal were scrutinised. Dabidin was asked to explain in detail the departmental meetings over the purchase [...]
08 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
L’imprimante digitale Xerox 1000 Colour Press arrive à Maurice
De gauche à droite : Vincent Rogers, président du Conseil d’Administration d’Imatech, Paul Haglich, Xerox PSG Specialist, Rabin Ram, Divisional Managing Director Xerox South Africa, Kevin Gould, Xerox Regional Manager Central and South Africa et Olivier Merven, Directeur Commercial et Marketing des opérations en Afrique. Imatech, spécialiste de l’impression numérique industrielle a investi dans la puissante imprimante digitale, XEROX 1000 COLOUR PRESS. L’imprimante a été présentée le jeudi 7 avril au hub dans la Zone Industrielle de Phoenix, dans les nouveaux locaux d’Imatech en présence des représentants de Xerox de Londres et d’Afrique du Sud et du représentant local de …
08 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Immigrants tunisiens: les ministres français et italien se recontrent
ROME (AFP)Les ministres de l'Intérieur italien, Roberto Maroni, et français, Claude Guéant, doivent se rencontrer ce matin à Milan sur fond de polémique concernant l'accueil du flux de migrants arrivés de Tunisie par mer dans le sud de l'Italie.L'Italie, confrontée depuis janvier à un afflux d'immigrants illégaux tunisiens, a décidé jeudi de leur délivrer des permis de séjour temporaires valables dans l'espace Schengen pour impliquer les autres pays européens, ce qui a déclenché immédiatement une polémique avec Paris."Nous avons décidé d'octroyer des permis de séjour temporaires pour protection humanitaire qui permettront (aux migrants tunisiens) de voyager dans les pays de …
08 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Orange Expo 2011
L’apprentissage numérique se laisse découvrir au salon ORANGE EXPO à Pailles. Jusqu’à dimanche les visiteurs pourront découvrir les dernières nouveautés technologiques. Ce salon mise à nouveau sur l’innovation. L’aménagement a été ainsi modifier avec un tunnel qui donne accès a l’exposition… L’élément phare d’Orange Expo 2011 est la classe numérique. Elle permettra au public de découvrir et de tester [...]
08 Apr 2011, MBC
Kate and William: A 'So British' wedding menu
LONDON (AFP)"The queen speaks fluent French, it dates back to the days where the whole kitchen was French," he added.The couple, who want to present a "modern" image, gave in to this custom, but nonetheless instigated a mini-revolution in the palace by skipping the ritual "wedding breakfast," a sit-down meal traditionally eaten after the service.Kate and William will only have a buffet, as is usual at most British weddings. However, this also reflects the difficulty of seating 600 guests.In contrast, only 120 guests were invited to the "wedding breakfast" of Prince Charles and Princess Diana 30 years ago.The lucky few …
08 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Live Chat: Anees Bazmee on April 11 at 1700 hrs IST
He is one of the most sought after directors in Bollywood who has given blockbuster hits such as No Entry, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng etc. He is none other than Anees Bazmee. Anees is now back with his latest multi-starrer Thank You which released worldwide today. Bollywood Hungama gives you a chance to have a live video chat with the man himself- Anees Bazmee - on Monday, April 11, at 1700 hrs IST. Don't miss!
08 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La communauté tamoule entre en carême aujourd’hui
Il est principalement observé par la communauté tamoule et cela pendant 10 jours. Le sittarai Cavadee est le premier du calendrier qui démarre le 14 avril avec le nouvel an tamoul. Comme pour le Thaipoosam cavadee, le sittarai est dédié à la gloire de Muraga. Et cette annee, cette célébration coïncide avec les 70 ans du tout premier [...]
08 Apr 2011, MBC
Lutte contre la piraterie
Une action soutenue et conjuguée prônée par le ministre des affaires étrangères dans la lutte contre la piraterie. Le Dr Arvin Boolell représentera Maurice à Dubai le 16 avril lors d’une conférence internationale sur la Piraterie. Ce problème affecte la région depuis un certain temps. Cette rencontre permettra de définir de nouvelles stratégies pour contrer les pirates.. Le Dr [...]
08 Apr 2011, MBC
Liverpool FC to play in Malaysia in July
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP)Liverpool Football Club's legion of Malaysian fans will in July be able to catch their team in action for the first time ahead of the premier league campaign, according to organisers.Liverpool have a massive fan base in the country."The match will be a piece of football history as this is the first time Liverpool FC will be stepping on Malaysian soil and it has created a lot of excitement," ProEvents said in a statement.Liverpool's Far East tour will also take the team to China and South Korea. In 2009 the English side enjoyed a successful 10-day pre-season tour …
08 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?