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Mauritian climbed the Everest
Jaysen Arumugum became the first Mauritian to raise the national flag on Mount Everest
27 May 2011, business.mega.mu
G8: Kadhafi " doit partir" selon le projet de déclaration finale
<font class="smalltext" >DEAUVILLE (France) (AFP)</font><br><img rel="http://img.servihoo.com/kinews/AFP/photo_1306482098278-1-0.jpg" src='http://img.servihoo.com/kinews/AFP/photo_1306482098278-1-1.jpg' align="left" alt="à Deauville" Width="245" height="211" hspace="5" vspace="3" ><p class="smalltext" align="justify">Le G8 estime que le dirigeant libyen Mouammar Kadhafi a "perdu toute légitimité" et qu'"il doit partir", selon un nouveau projet de déclaration finale du sommet de Deauville dont l'AFP a obtenu une copie vendredi.</p><p class="smalltext" align="justify">Les dirigeants des pays du G8 menacent également la Syrie d'une "action au Conseil de sécurité" de l'ONU si Damas ne cesse pas de réprimer les manifestations, selon ce projet de déclaration.</p>
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
United ready to attack Barcelona in Euro showdown
<font class="smalltext" >LONDON (AFP)</font><br><img rel="http://img.servihoo.com/kinews/AFP/photo_1306457681248-1-0.jpg" src='http://img.servihoo.com/kinews/AFP/photo_1306457681248-1-1.jpg' align="left" alt="The statue of late English football player Bobby Moore is pictured in front of Wembley stadium in London" Width="245" height="163" hspace="5" vspace="3" ><p class="smalltext" align="justify">Barcelona will seek to seal their status as the finest team of their generation here Saturday when they face Manchester United at Wembley in the most eagerly-anticipated Champions League final in years.</p><p class="smalltext" align="justify">A second triumph in three years -- and their third since 2006 -- will provide irrefutable proof that Pep Guardiola's team deserve to be bracketed alongside legendary teams like Real Madrid's 1950s vintage, Johan Cruyff's Ajax …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Lata Mangeshkar to sing title track for Asha Bhosle starrer Maaee
By now its common knowledge that veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle is making her big screen acting debut in Maaee. However the big breaking news is the fact that the title song of the film will be sung by none other than legendary playback singer and Asha's elder sister Lata Mangeshkar. Speaking about this, Asha says, "Lata didi has agreed to sing the title track of my film Maaee and I am very happy." The title track is yet to be recorded and will be scheduled as per Lataji's availability. The song has been composed by Nitin Shankar. Principle shooting …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La fête des mères célébrée ce dimanche
La fête des mères est célébrée, chaque année, par les enfants en l’honneur de leur maman partout à travers le monde. Par contre, la date de la fête des mères varie selon les pays, mais la majorité ont choisi de la célébrer au mois de mai. Comme à l’île Maurice, les pays tels la France, l’Algérie, la Côte d’Ivoire, Haïti, le Maroc et Madagascar, entre autres, la célèbrent le dernier dimanche du mois de mai. Les mamans, il en existe partout et de toutes sortes : des mamans câlines, des mamans actives, des mamans-poules, des mamans rigolotes, des mamans Chef …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Rooney aims for 'final redemption'
<font class="smalltext" >LONDON (AFP)</font><br><img rel="http://img.servihoo.com/kinews/AFP/photo_1306466414594-1-0.jpg" src='http://img.servihoo.com/kinews/AFP/photo_1306466414594-1-1.jpg' align="left" alt="s long road to redemption will be complete if Man United manage to defeat Barcelona at Wembley on Saturday" Width="245" height="145" hspace="5" vspace="3" ><p class="smalltext" align="justify">Wayne Rooney's long road to redemption will finally be complete if the Manchester United striker can win his duel with Barcelona's Lionel Messi at Wembley on Saturday.</p><p class="smalltext" align="justify">Rooney's place in the United pantheon seemed assured by the time he helped Sir Alex Ferguson's team to a third successive Premier League title in 2009.</p><p class="smalltext" align="justify">But less than 18 months after that triumph the 25-year-old was locked in …
27 May 2011, Orange Ki News ?
CWA identifies new sources of supply
The situation at Mare aux Vacoas remains critical as rainfall in catchment areas has been minimal. The Central Water Authority (CWA) has taken steps to mobilise additional water under new emergency procedures. It should be noted that there has been a decrease of around 11 per cent in rainfall including in Mare aux Vacoas reservoir’s [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
Co-ops important for economic democracy: Sik Yuen
Minister of Business, Enterprise, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection Michael Sik Yuen launched a brochure and pamphlet outlining the incentives, facilities and support services available to cooperative societies. This event was held at the Gold Crest Hotel, Quatre Bornes on Thursday. The aim of these two publications is to provide cooperative societies with necessary information on [...]
27 May 2011, The Independent Daily
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 ?