Accidents Mauritius

Sudan Minister Among ‘31 Dead’ In Plane Crash

A Sudanese cabinet minister was among 31 people killed Sunday when a plane crashed as it carried a delegation to war-torn South Kordofan state for Muslim Eid holiday celebrations, officials and state media said.

21 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

Vehicles Exchange: One Speaks of Another Scam Sales

An arrangement between "friends" went wrong. AM, aged 44 and originally from Vacoas maintains that it has been fooled by FH, that he considered a close friend.

17 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu

Deadly Clashes Between South African Police and Striking Miners

The police in South Africa opened fire on striking miners armed with machetes and sticks Thursday near the mine Marikana platinum, making a dozen deaths, according to footage shot by Reuters Television.

17 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

DR Congo Mine Collapse: Dozens Killed

At least 60 miners have been killed after a shaft collapsed in a gold mine in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say.

16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

Liberian Tanker in Difficulty at Belle-Mare

The news came in the "Instant Radio Plus": The Liberian-flagged tanker, Wisdom, found himself in trouble off the coast of Belle Mare in the afternoon of Thursday, August 16, or about 5, 5 km to the east coast of Mauritius.

16 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

South African Platinum Mine Union Riots Kill Nine

Nine people have been killed in clashes between rival unions at a South African mine owned by leading platinum producer Lonmin, police have said.

14 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

BMW 6-series was also Used for Heroin Transporting

And three. Another piece of evidence put under seal by police in the Central Barracks in the case of drug cartel North.

13 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu

At Helvetia: Driver Attacked with Hammer

What should be a festive day ended in brawl on the night of the festival of Rakhi in Saint-Pierre. Rajiv (not her real name), 33, returned to her parents in New Discovery when a vehicle moved across the road up to Helvetia.

13 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu

Reunion: New Shark Attack on Sunday

A forty years surfer was seriously injured by a shark this Sunday, Aug. 5 on the spot of Saint-Leu, reports the Journal of the island of Reunion. His days are not in danger.

07 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

Un Policier Blessé Après une Chasse à l’Homme

Deux policiers affectés au poste de police d’Abercrombie ont eu fort à faire vendredi soir. Après un hit and run à la route Nicolay à Sainte-Croix à 20h35, ils ont pris en chasse un véhicule qui était impliqué dans l’accident.

06 Aug 2012, motors.mega.mu

India: Half of the Country without Electricity, Miners Trapped Underground

India was again struck Tuesday by a giant electrical blackout affecting half the country's 1.2 billion inhabitants, after the almost simultaneous collapse of systems serving twenty states in the north, the east and northeast.

01 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

Reunion: Surfer Dies from Shark Attack

A 22 year old surfer was attacked on Monday (July 23) by a shark on the spot of Three Basins before succumbing to his injuries. Three of his comrades tried everything to save him, in vain.

25 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Shipwrecked Ferry to Zanzibar: 62 Dead and Hope for 83 Missing

Thirty-eight people were killed, 107 missing and 145 were saved, among the 290 passengers'' a ferry that sank Wednesday, July 18, 2012, between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

20 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Braquage à la Barclays : un Suspect Trahi par ses Empreintes

Le braquage perpétré à la succursale de la Barclays Bank, à la rue Desforges, Port-Louis, vendredi vers 13 h 30, a vite été élucidé par la CID de Port-Louis-Nord. Gaurave Manick, habitant Roche-Bois, a été arrêté, et la somme de Rs 43 000 saisie à son domicile.

16 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Two Motorcyclists Rob Barclays Bank on Desforges Street

Two men wearing full-face helmets and carrying swords have committed a robbery at Barclays Bank Desforges Street. No police officer was on duty outside the institution, which facilitated the robbery.

14 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Cat Climbs Onto TV Reporter’s Shoulder During Live Broadcast

On Thursday, Fox 17 reporter Nicole DiDonato was delivering her live report on ways to beat the summer heat when a stray cat suddenly climbed up onto her shoulder.

08 Jul 2012, business.mega.mu

Thousands of Dead Fish in Red Sea

Ecological disaster on the Red Sea coast. Thousands of fish have been found dead on Monday 11 June by fishermen. They have immediately alerted the police.

12 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu

Stolen Vehicles and Charred: One Suspect Arrested

A peddler of 23 years, residing at Valley of the Priests, was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a search at his home.

20 Apr 2012, motors.mega.mu

Policeman Made Contrary: Friends Reject the Thesis of the Rally Illegal

They all share the same passion for trips to the island on their big bikes. Thus, Tuesday, March 6, four bikers, including a policeman, roll towards Mahebourg. It is around 22 hours. At Beau Vallon, they come across a traffic stop.

20 Apr 2012, motors.mega.mu

Gas: Mercedes Benz Exploded in a Garage

The police and authorities have made clear that the substitution of domestic LPG gas in cars is risky and illegal. But many car owners are finding ways to commit the offense of "illegal decanting of gas".

19 Apr 2012, motors.mega.mu