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16 Pilgrims arrested for possession of Marijuana during Maha Shivaratri

The officers of Anti Drug and Smuggling Unit , ADSU was working hard around Grand Bassin at the start of the week . 16 Pilgrims have been arrested for having marijuana in their possession . Last Sunday , there have been 4 arrests after a operation over the roof of the resting halls . Among

06 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Sevetal bus companies plan to implement the smart card

Bus tickets can be paid by a magnetic card soon. The National Transport Company (NTC) and several other bus operators are planning to launch this system.

06 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Lotto Results for March 05 2011

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05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Two Aleemiah College students Fight

A fight between two students Aleemiah College in Phoenix, has degenerated in the afternoon of yesterday . Others joined the fight. Several of them were injured and were hospitalized. A student and other young men were injured during a violent fight at Clairfonds in Phoenix in the afternoon yesterday, Friday, March 4. They all received

05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

7 youngsters Wounded after a fight in a restaurant at Caudan Waterfront

Seven youngsters , aged 17 to 20, were assaulted during a brawl at a restaurant aboard a boat in Caudan Waterfront , this must surely be the new floating restaurant in Caudan in front of Cinema Classic , Mamma Italia Floating Restaurant . The incident erupted after the property owner accused them of stealing a

05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Four New Universities including one veterinary school to be constructed in Mauritius

The government has approved construction of four new campuses, including one in Rodrigues. Rs 815 million will be invested in these projects. The construction of a veterinary school is also mentioned. The cabinet gave its green light for the construction of four campuses. The Ministry of Finance will therefore provide Rs 815 million for this

05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Le Matinal , Most Read Newspaper in Mauritius

Le Matinal is the leading newspaper in Mauritius , this is mainly about the good content and because it is the cheapest at Rs5 . The survey was for the period ending 1 February 2011 . It was conducted by telephone during this time from a representative sample of 2,529 Mauritians aged 15 and older.

05 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Strong opposition to the coastal road shift in Mont-Choisy

La Plateforme pour sauver les plages de l'île Maurice call the responsibility to address the demand of Tarisa Resort, on a shifting coastal road of Mont-Choisy. According to this organization, it will create a 2 km bypass for those wishing to go to the beach of Mont-Choisy.

04 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

The government of Mauritius plans to increase its exclusive economic zone from 1900 to 2600 sq. km.

Prime Minister’s Office is working with Seychelles and Saint Brandon over the matter

04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

Fuel reserves will raise in Mauritius

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will immediately submit a proposal to Cabinet for the setting up of a strategic reserve of petroleum products following increasing risks of piracy in the Indian Ocean

04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

The first Business and Research Incubation Centre (BRIC) has launched in Ebène

The setting up of the BRIC follows the Business Angels Forum which was held last year in a bid to bridge the gap between academia and the business world.

04 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

36 new buses replaced old in NTC

The National Transport Company (NTC) is renewing its fleet of buses to reduce expenses related to the repair of buses that have outlived their utility. NTC has just acquired 36 new buses of the Nissan brand. Eleven are already in use and 25 more are expected in the coming weeks. By May, the NTC will purchase 10 minibuses.

04 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Biggest corruption scandal of India Liked with Mauritius

After the scandal around the Commonwealth Games, Port-Louis has served to conceal the bribes paid to Indian Minister for mobile phone licenses. The investigation of the Indian authorities to Mauritius on bribes paid bribes to a Minister for the granting of licenses to firms 2G mobile telephony seems to be working. It turns out that

04 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Sheila Bappoo Vs Leela Devi Dookun-Lutchmun

Here is another statement that could cast a chill in relations between the PTR and the MSM. The Minister of Gender Equality, Development and Child Welfare of the family, Sheila Bappoo, says she has no lessons from his colleague, Leela Devi Dookun-Lutchmun. She made this statement this afternoon on Radio Plus during the second part

04 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Mauritius Paradise Poker Tour – First Poker tournament in Mauritius

Mauritius will host from 26 March to 3rd April the biggest poker tournament never organized in the Indian Ocean . The “Million Paradise Poker Tour|” A lot of players from various countries are expected , (Mauritius, Réunion, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mayotte, but also France, South Africa, Lebanon and Switzerland) the tournament is also supported by its

04 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

Cruelty on Primates in Mauritius – Government do not care for animals but only for money.

Prima Cyno Ltd., a relative newcomer in the business of capturing, breeding and export of macaques received the green light from authorities to proceed with his project. His certificate “Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) was presented on January 17 last by the Ministry of Environment. Bad news for the British NGO antivivisectionists as British Union for

04 Mar 2011, MauritiusHot

The wife of an Indian minister has transferred Rs 2 billion-bribe to Mauritius

After the scandal around the Commonwealth Games, Port-Louis has served to hide the bribes paid to Indian Minister for mobile phone licenses. A commission hold in Port-Louis has brought results.

03 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu

Fuel price review is possible in mid-March

The price of oil on the world market continues to fluctuate. Sometimes it is $99.58 a barrel, or $102 or $107.95, or $112.57. On Wednesday, it was $114.89 a barrel, the highest level in two years. In Mauritius, the Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC), a new mechanism established by the State Trading Corporation (STC), directly follows the evolution of prices on the world market.

03 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

Rs 800 is the cost of new license plates

Drivers are forced to pay more and more. Recent there was parking coupon price grow, fee for the personalised number plate and fitness test and now drivers have to pay Rs 800 for a new number plate.

03 Mar 2011, motors.mega.mu

2010: trade deficit of Rs 66.528 million

For the year 2010, total exports amounted to Rs 68,866 million, 11.6% higher than in 2009 and imports which amounted to Rs 135,394 million was up by 14.3%, resulting in a trade deficit of Rs 66,528 million, i.e 17.2% higher than in 2009.

02 Mar 2011, business.mega.mu