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RTI to introduce 2-year dramatic arts course

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Establishing a Film Industry in Mauritius is the aim of the present government. As a first step to boost this project, the Rabindranath Tagore Institute (RTI) here has started delivering courses in dramatic arts. Dr G Reddy-Luthmoodoo, the officer in charge of the institute, talks about the aims, objectives and benefits of this project. How [...]

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Media not publishing statements: Jugnauth

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In a regional meeting held at Plaine Verte on Wednesday, Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien (MSM) leader Pravind Jugnauth criticised the media for not publishing the statement he made when he was questioned by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigators on September 23. “I will annex a copy of my statement in a complaint that I will [...]

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66 killed in Iraq’s bloodiest day this year

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Attacks in more than a dozen cities across Iraq on Monday killed 66 people, including 40 in twin blasts in the southern city of Kut, in the country’s bloodiest day this year. The surge of violence raises questions over the capabilities of Iraq’s forces after its leaders agreed to open talks with the US over [...]

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India block Pak-born Khawaja’s visa

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Pakistan-born Australian batsman Usman Khawaja today said he was being refused a visa into India for next month’s Champions League Twenty20 tournament because of his country of birth. Khawaja vented his anger on social media site Twitter, saying India’s visa department “need to sort their issues out”. “Refusing to let me travel to India as [...]

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Varma launches book that makes divorce easy

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A book, Divorce and Legal Implications, authored by lawyer Marie Lourdes Lam Hung, was launched on Wednesday at the Municipality of Port Louis. It was launched in the presence of attorney general Yatin Varma, lord mayor Mamade Kodabaccus and the chief executive of the law reform commission, Rosario Domaingue. In her speech, Lam Hung explained [...]

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French artworks on display at Le Consulat Gallery

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An exhibition to showcase the works of Charles Lapicque (1898-1988), a French artist considered one of the masters of modern portrayal, opened at Le Consulat Gallery, Port Louis, on Wednesday. The building previously used to house the French Embassy. The gallery has been taken over by the Caterpal Company, which consists of two associates, namely [...]

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Child labour low in Mauritius: US report

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Since 2006, 16 people have been prosecuted for child labour while 14 have been found guilty and were fined. These details were given by the minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment,Shakeel Mohamed answering a question by MP Jim Seetaram. The MP wanted to know the measures that the government proposes to take for the [...]

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Philippines sets 50 per cent renewable energy target

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The Philippines said on Tue-sday it was aiming to generate half its energy from renewable sources by 2030, in a significant upgrade from current efforts. Energy secretary Rene Almendras released what he described as a “roadmap” to a more sustainable energy future, outlining plans to develop wind, biomass and ocean sources. “The (roadmap) aims to [...]

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Blood donation documentary raises awareness

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A documentary entitled ‘From vein to vein’ on the blood transfusion process will be launched on Monday by minister of Health and Quality of Life Maya Hanoomanjee. The minister made the announcement at the World Blood Donor Day award ceremony organised by the Association of Blood Donation Organisers (ABDO) in collaboration with the ministry and [...]

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