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She Kills Her Baby Of 3 Months By Drowning Him In A Bucket Of Water

A mother of three children, Marie Noelle Fortuno, 26 years old and living at Saint-Joseph, Baie-du-Tombeau, killed her baby of three months yesterday. She said that she was inspired from Sujata Tania who did the same a month back. Marie Noelle, who is undergoing treatment in hospital psychiatric Brown-Sequard, drowned her baby in a bucket [...]

06 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Zoom launches in Mauritius from April 2011

Zoom, the Bollywood destination, extends its footprint to yet another country and strengthens its position in the global markets through its launch in Mauritius starting April 2011. Present in 16 countries apart from India, Zoom will be available on Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation’s DVB-T, the biggest DTH platform in Mauritius. The channel, part of the Times [...]

05 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Eliezer Francois wants “No Food/Drinks” in our buses

Featuring in a newspaper edition of today, Éliézer François, a former minister is complaining about the presence of cockroaches (Cancrelats) in buses owned by Triolet Bus Service.

05 Apr 2011, Yashvin, pages of my life

What makes Mauritians really happy

If you studied the social sciences, you may remember Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs. These range from food, water, sleep and shelter to having a job, family, friends and an... Read more »

05 Apr 2011, KotZot

Importation de voitures d’occasion du Japon – L’ASVA tire la sonnette d’alarme

La catastrophe naturelle qui s’est abattue sur le Japon a ébranlé le secteur de l’automobile à Maurice. Le gouvernement a pris une décision en ce qui concerne la protection de la population contre l’éventualité d’une contamination de la radioactivité.

05 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

He fell from a bus that was travelling at high speed - the victim's family refuses the suicide theory

Since Sunday the police of Bambous is trying to determine the exact circumstances of the death of Atish Bookooa. This resident of Trois-Boutiques, aged 21, was lying on the asphalt near canoe, Petite Riviere, with multiple wounds to the skull.

05 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

Million Paradise Poker Tour – A Mauritian Wins Rs 2,6 Million

The first international tournament poker ever held in the island made a very lucky Mauritian winner. Josie Deelawon, a resident of Pointe-aux-gunners is the winner of the jackpot of Rs 2.6 million and gold bracelet coveted championship, defeating two-and South African professionals. He is in ecstasy from the grand final of the Million Paradise Poker [...]

05 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Dengue Fever Is Back In Mauritius

Dengue fever is back in Mauritius. An Indian worker employed in a textile factory in Pointe-aux-Sables contracted the disease. With a high fever and complaining of headache since Saturday, he went to the hospital Jeetoo. Medical examinations revealed that he contracted dengue. Without delay, the medical staff admitted him. Fumigation exercise took place within the [...]

05 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Gov.mu – Rs 40 Million For New Design Of The Portal

The gov.mu, government website, will undergo a full revamp. New applications will also emerge. The total cost will be Rs 40 million. The aim is to make it more attractive, easier to use and in line with the latest technological innovations. Besides displaying information, the site will become a real platform for complete interaction between [...]

05 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Glamour Event At UOM Organized By Students Of Bsc ( Hons ) Tourism, Leisure & Recreational Management

The University of Mauritius organized a Hair and Make Up Show on Saturday 02 April. The students of Bsc ( Hons) Tourism, Leisure & Recreational Management ( 2nd year ) excelled in this great event. Students were given the option to participate in ‘Car tuning, Cultural Show, Electronic Sensation and Hair and Make-up show’. This [...]

05 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Killer 2010 year on roads: 160 die in traffic accidents

Mauritius witnessed a “black” year on the roads in 2010 – with 160 people dying in a total of 153 fatal accidents. In 2009, the number of fatalities was 140 in 129 deadly accidents.

04 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

Ring Road: People must pass through Reduces Sorèze to go to Port-Louis

Since the morning of Monday, April 4, residents of Sorèze beside Straws are forced to go back to Le Reduit if they want to go to Port Louis. Usually, they use the interchange leading to the area of straw.

04 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

Fuel: The government increases its storage capacity slightly, awaiting better

The fuel shortage narrowly averted at the beginning of last month, has served as the trigger to the authorities. The government has committed itself since, in a race against time to avert disaster. Already, gasoline stocks edged higher, accounting for 4 days of consumption.

04 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

Photos – Relooking: Hair and Make-up show organized by University Of Mauritius

A hair and make up show was organized by University Of Mauritius on Saturday 02/04/11. Students were given the opportunity to have a nice hairstyle and relooking by hairstylists. The fashioning of hair can be considered an aspect of personal grooming, fashion, and cosmetics, although practical, cultural, and popular considerations also influence some hairstyles.

04 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Ugadi 2011 – Khara Naama Ougaadi

The Khara Naama Ugadi (Ougaadi 2011) is celebrated today 4th April in Mauritius and also in India. On this occasion we wish all our readers celebrating the Telugu new year a very Happy Ugadi. Today our friends of Marathi faith also celebrates their new year, Gudi Padwa and this Monday 4th April also marks the [...]Ugadi 2011 – Khara Naama Ougaadi is a post from: Island Crisis

04 Apr 2011, Island Crisis

He died by jumping off a bus

In a fit of anger during a lively argument with his fiancée, a young 21-year-old man, Atish Bokooal, ended his life suddenly on Sunday night by jumping off a bus travelling at high speed at Canoe , Petite Riviere.

04 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

Happy Ugadi And Happy Gudi Padwa To All Hindus Worldwide

Today is the beginning of the Telugu new year (Ugadi). What is the first season (rithu) of the year? It is the season of spring (vasantha-rithu). What is the most important month in the year? It is chairtra masa (the first month of the year). The bright fortnight (sukla paksha) is the better part of [...]

04 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Second Edition Of Wedding Exhibition 2011 In Mauritius

The second edition of Wedding Exhibition 2011 will be held from 26 to 29 May at Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre. The event will be organized by Adze Network Limited. Dina Jeetah, the director of Adze Network Limited announced this. Adze Network Limited had organized Electronic & Technology Exhibition , Food exhibition and the Wedding [...]

03 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot

Driver's license: he did not know the address of a hotel - it is reset

Flunked for not knowing where a new hotel is located, a resident of Bel-Air-Rivière-Sèche is forced to repeat the oral exam for his driver's license for a taxi. What this also means he has to pay back all expenses. This prospect is angering the young 20-old man.

03 Apr 2011, motors.mega.mu

Lotto Mauritius Result For 2nd April 2011

Loto Mauritius Results for 2nd April 2011 and the 74th draw of the Mauritian lotto are available. The jackpot for this week was at Rs 12 million. There is no winner for the jackpot this week. Winning numbers are listed below.   Winning Numbers: 7, 11, 16, 17, 24 and 40 Winning ticket sold at: [...]Lotto Mauritius Result For 2nd April 2011 is a post from: Island Crisis

02 Apr 2011, Island Crisis