Punjab, India: Land Mafia cases are on the rise in Punjab, as many instances are being reported everyday, surpassing previous records. Recently, a case reported a massive network of land mafia operating within the city of Zirakpur. It is alleged that the renowned real estate and architecture firm, Daws and Kahlon, is involved in these illicit activities.
Mauritius: The 93rd birth anniversary of Late Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ), GCSK, KCMG, QC, PC, was marked by the unveiling of the bust of SAJ by the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, today, at the Gandhi Square in Rivière du Rempart.
Kenya: The Acting Chief Conservator of Forests (Ag. CCF), Alex Lemarkoko, has met a team from 1MTN, an Estonian company that is seeking partnerships in land and forest restoration for high-quality carbon credits and supporting communities and the country to fight the negative effects of climate change through the largescale growing of bamboo.
Mauritius: The winners of the 15th edition of the Public Service Excellence Award were rewarded during an award ceremony held, yesterday, at the Caudan Arts Centre, in Port-Louis. The Coronary Care Unit of Dr A.G Jeetoo Hospital bagged the Gold Award.