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NICE empowers women with tailor-made courses
Some 400 women from various villages of constituency no 10 (Montagne Blanche/ Grand River South East) were awarded certificates at a function attended by minister of Tertiary Education Rajesh Jeetah following a three-month course. The course was offered by National Institute for Co-operative Entrepreneurship (NICE) at Petit Bois, Caroline, on May 25. Some 100 women [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
MRC tips on how to get research funding
Developing and nurturing research culture among local researchers is one of the main objectives of the Mauritius Research Council (MRC). Over the coming weeks, around 190 local researchers who want to apply for funds locally, regionally and internationally will be trained by experts from the University of Mauritius (UOM), University of Technology, Mauritius and MRC. [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Gungah pushes for innovation
Public procurement is increasingly becoming a critical factor in the process of national development as well as in international trade. This is what minister of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms Ashit Gungah had to say during an award ceremony for procurement officials at the Sir Harilall Vaghjee Hall, Port Louis on Thursday. “Living in a [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Sithanen takes up local job
Former minister of Finance and economist Rama Sithanen has joined the International Financial Services Ltd (IFS) as chairman and director. Sithanen will take his new post on June 1 after his resignation as strategic director for Banque africaine de développement (BAD), Tunis in the coming days. International Financial Services Ltd (IFS) specialises in auditing and [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Digital whiteboards introduced in classes
On Thursday, the first digital interactive whiteboard and projector, part of the Sankoré project, was installed at Burrunchobay government school in Plaine Magnien. This was installed in one of the Standard IV classes in the presence of minister of Education and Human Resources Dr Vasant Bunwaree. The teacher and students went through a lesson on [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Infinity’s assets fetch
The sale of property and equipment belonging to Infinity BPO Ltd took place on Wednesday and Thursday at Ebene. The sale of its equipment on the second day led to a collection of around Rs 1 million. This money will be handed over to Roger Boodnah, the liquidator of the company. It is only when [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Complaints Bureau to open at Rose Hill
The public will be able to file grievances at a Complaints Bureau, which will soon open at Rose Hill. This was announced by the minister of Social Security Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun on Thursday at an award ceremony for social security officers. The new Complaints Bureau, which will be managed independently, will be presided over by [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Police fear Maigrot might flee country
The police have strong forensic evidence against Bernard Maigrot, the suspect in the 2001 murder of fashion designer Vanessa Lagesse. Officials plan to detain the suspect for questioning for 5-6 weeks. The application to prolong Maigrot’s detention was submitted by the police prosecutor, chief inspector Sébastien Joseph of the Central Criminal Investigation Division on Thursday. [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
NBA: Miami en finale contre Dallas
CHICAGO (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Assemblé l'été dernier dans le but avoué de remporter le titre NBA, le +Big Three+ de Miami - LeBron James, Dwyane Wade et Chris Bosh- a désormais une chance de réussir son pari, à partir de mardi contre Dallas dans une répétition de la finale NBA 2006.En 2006, le Miami Wade et Shaquille O'Neal avait battu Dallas en six matches alors que les Mavericks de Dirk Nowitzki menaient 2 victoires à 0.Miami a éliminé Chicago en finale de la Conférence Est par 4 victoires à 1 en remportant le match N.5 jeudi chez les Bulls (83-80) alors que …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Jaysen Arumugum on top of the world
Jaysen Arumugum, the young British mountaineer of Mauritian origin, reached the summit of Mount Everest on Thursday. This was confirmed on his blog. Arumugum began his journey on April 2 and after 55 days he finally reached the top of Mount Everest. His journey was full of obstacles like bad weather on May 8 when [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 10
Welcome back buddies for the 10th week of the Mauritius Horse Racing season 2011. As usual share your tips below in the comment section and good luck for the week. How To Participate All participants must share their tips by latest before the start of the first race of the week. Tips must be [...]Mauritius Horse Racing Tips 2011 – Week 10 is a post from: Island Crisis
27 May 2011, Island Crisis
Serbie: l'audition de Ratko Mladic interrompue en raison de son état de santé
BELGRADE (AFP)L'ancien chef militaire des Serbes de Bosnie, le général Ratko Mladic, surnommé le "boucher des Balkans" pour son rôle dans le massacre de Srebrenica (Bosnie), en juillet 1995, a été arrêté jeudi matin en Serbie et a comparu dans la journée, apparemment affaibli, devant un juge. Avec cette arrestation prend fin la cavale d'un homme qui a réussi à échapper pendant près de seize ans à la justice internationale.L'audition de Ratko Mladic, 69 ans, devant le Tribunal spécial pour crimes de guerre, à Belgrade, a toutefois été interrompue en raison de l'état de santé de l'accusé et les médecins …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Salman writes and records the opening lines for promo of Chillar Party
Salman Khan is surely taking a keen interest in his first production venture Chillar Party which he is co-producing with Ronnie Screwvala of UTV. When Salman recently saw the theatrical trailer of the film, he felt that it lacked an interesting punch. He felt a voice-over introducing the characters of the film would make it all the more interesting. So impromptu he penned down the script and then dubbed it in his own voice and in his own inimitable style! Here is what Salman wrote as the opening lines of the theatrical trailer of Chillar Party: Suna hai bade bade …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Alex Ferguson's Euro odyssey leads to Wembley
LONDON (AFP)Sir Alex Ferguson's love affair with Europe began as a teenager when he was among the 135,000 fans who crammed into Hampden Park for Real Madrid's destruction of Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960.Watching the fabled Madrid of Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas demolish Frankfurt 7-3 left a lasting impression on Ferguson, who has said the match "epitomised all the dreams of European football".Ferguson has been captivated by Europe ever since and milestones such as Celtic's win in 1967 and Manchester United's victory over Benfica the following year remain etched in the Scot's memory."When Celtic won in 1967 I was …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Emraan and Jacqueline to star in Raaz 3
Click above for more movie stills Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatts' third part of the Raaz series is set to take off by the end of this year. Raaz 3 will be made in 3D and it will be directed by Vikram Bhatt who also directed the original Raaz. Raaz was a blockbuster hit and made its actors Dino Morea and Bipasha Basu overnight stars. Its sequel Raaz-The Mystery Continues starred Emraan Hashmi and Kangna Ranaut and was directed by Mohit Suri. Now Raaz 3 will feature Emraan Hashmi again and the current 'Bhatt' favourite Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Facebook co-founder killing his own food: Fortune
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP)Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly taken to eating only meat from animals he has killed in order to appreciate that a creature died so that he could live.The 27-year-old billionaire took on the dietary regimen as the latest in a series of "personal challenges" that he pursues in what little time he spends not working on Facebook, a Fortune magazine story explained on Thursday."I'm eating a lot healthier foods," Zuckerberg is quoted as telling Fortune while discussing his switch to slaughtering livestock for his meals."And I've learned a lot about sustainable farming and raising of animals," he …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Bipasha Basu detained at customs for undeclared goods
Download image as wallpaper While the cricketers are strutting their stuff on field, the Mumbai customs officials are really having a field day. After Minissha Lamba, its now the turn of the ultra gorgeous Bipasha Basu to be detained by the customs officials yesterday. The reason? Well, the officials say that she did not declare imported valuables. Reports have it that Bips arrived in Mumbai from London, when the Assistant Commissioner (Customs) Sameer Wankhede stopped her at the Green Channel and requested to examine her bags. Post which, they found out that, she had not declared footwear, designer sunglasses and …
26 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rallye d'Argentine: Sébastien Loeb en tête pour la super spéciale d'ouverture
CORDOBA (Argentine) (AFP)Le Français Sébastien Loeb (Citroën DS3) a pris la tête du rallye d'Argentine, 6e manche (sur 13) du Championnat du monde des rallyes (WRC), en signant le meilleur temps de la super-spéciale d'ouverture (ES1), disputée jeudi à Villa Carlos Paz, près de Cordoba.Le septuple champion du monde, qui reste sur cinq victoires d'affilée à Cordoba (2004 à 2009), a devancé de 9/10 le Norvégien Petter Solberg, dans sa DS3 privée, et d'une seconde l'autre Sébastien de Citroën Racing, Ogier, sur l'autre DS3 officielle."Une seconde c'est rien du tout, ce n'est que le début et ils reste encore beaucoup …
26 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La communauté internationale salue l'arrestation de Mladic
LA HAYE (AFP)Après près de 16 années de cavale et l'exercice de fortes pressions sur Belgrade, la communauté internationale a salué dans l'arrestation de Ratko Mladic une victoire de la justice internationale, qui dégage aussi la voie de l'UE pour Belgrade.Serge Brammertz, procureur du Tribunal pénal international pour l'ex-Yougoslavie (TPIY), qui recherchait depuis 1996 l'ancien chef militaire des Serbes de Bosnie, a estimé que la Serbie avait ainsi "rempli une de ses obligations internationales"."C'est très important pour les victimes", a souligné le procureur, qui était très critique sur le manque de coopération de Belgrade, en évoquant "la nécessité d'avoir ces …
26 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Attentat suicide dans le nord-ouest du Pakistan: au moins 24 morts
PESHAWAR (Pakistan) (AFP)Un kamikaze au volant d'une voiture piégée a tué au moins 24 personnes jeudi près d'un poste de police qu'il visait dans le nord-ouest du Pakistan, pays en proie à une vague très meurtrière d'attentats des talibans alliés à Al-Qaïda, a annoncé la police."Le kamikaze voulait atteindre le poste de police mais il a déclenché sa bombe à une barrière tout près de là", a indiqué à l'AFP Masood Khan Afridi, le chef adjoint de la police de Hangu, où a été perpétrée l'attaque, une ville aux portes des zones tribales, bastion des talibans."Au moins 22 personnes ont …
26 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?