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Minister plans to make Rs 1 billion from waste

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The minister of Local Government and Outer islands, Hervé Aimée, has come up with a plan to save Rs 1 billion per year. He hopes to achieve this through an ambitious project of turning domestic compost waste that will be delivered to five transfer stations across the island. “If we are able to carry out [...]

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‘India’ comes to Washington

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Incredible India in its myriad wondrous colours is all set to make a splash in this American capital with “Maximum India”, a mega festival celebrating its cultural diversity. The 20-day cultural extravaganza opening on Tuesday at the John F. Ken-nedy Centre for the Performing Arts here on the Potomac river also promises to transport one [...]

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Business

Indian defence deals at $42bn

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India is in the process of signing defence deals worth nearly $42 billion, including a $10.4 billion deal for 126 multi-role combat aircraft, making it one of the most attractive markets for both global and domestic arms industry, an industry study has concluded. The joint study by industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and [...]

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Sports

Barca stretch lead to seven points as Real held

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Barcelona moved seven points clear in La Liga after Real Madrid showed plenty of effort but insufficient invention as they drew 0-0 against a well-organised Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. After Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Mallorca earlier, the pressure was on Real who went into the late game in confident mood after three consecutive wins. [...]

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Must have freeware

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These battle-tested free applications can make your computing life easier. What’s better than free software? How about free software that’s as good as most commercial applications and fills a void that fee-based software doesn’t? That’s what it takes to make it onto any respectable list of must-have freeware. System tools What do you use when [...]

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Alcoholism alarming among youths

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According to a report published by World Health Organisation (WHO), entitled Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2011, the consumption of alcohol has scaled new heights among the youth. The report says that beer is the most consumed alcoholic drink, with a 73 per cent share, among the youth who are above 15. The [...]

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Drug policies discussed at national level

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Collectif Urgence Toxida (CUT), in collaboration with the National AIDS Secretariat and PILS, organised a presentation and open discussion on Drugs Policies at National Level on Tuesday, February 22 at Link Ebene City Hotel, Ebène. The guest of honour was Baroness Glenys Thornton, member of UK Labour Party, member of the House of Lords, Parliamentary [...]

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Venkatasamy receives top French honour

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Marday Venkatasamy’s contribution to the Mauritian economy has made him a man of great stature not only locally but also in international countries like France. Venkatasamy received his insignia of the Legion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour) on February 25 from the Republic of France and today holds several senior positions. Entitled to a French scholarship, [...]

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In preparation for night of Shiva, pilgrims converge on Ganga Talao

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PM Ramgoolam attended religious ceremony, indian devotional singers performed During the past weekend, thousands of devotees have been making their way Grand Bassin, along with their families and friends. This is for the festival of Maha Shivratree, which means the great night of Lord Shiva. Several volunteers have been busy installing tents on the roadside [...]

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