World News | INS Sutlej Completes Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius

New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): INS Sutlej successfully completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, covering an extensive area of approximately 35,000 square nautical miles. The survey was conducted in close...

World News | VP Radhakrishnan Holds Talks with Mauritius PM in Seychelles, Reflects on Historical Ties with Nation

Victoria [Seychelles], October 26 (ANI): Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday held talks with Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, in Seychelles. The two reflected on historical ties between India and Mauritius. Also...

India News | Mauritius Citizen Ramrup Jagannath Visits Odisha's Jajpur to Trace Ancestral Roots in India

Jajpur (Odisha) [India], October 26 (ANI): Ramrup Jagannath, a Mauritius resident, has travelled to Odisha's Jajpur to look for his Indian roots. Based on the information he possesses and the data collected, he has visited Odisha's Jajpur three...

India News | Mauritius Citizen Ramrup Jagannath Visits Jaipur to Trace Ancestral Roots in India

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 26 (ANI): Ramrup Jagannath, a Mauritius resident, has travelled to Jaipur to look for his Indian roots. Based on the information he possesses and the data collected, he has visited Odisha and Jajpur three times...

Mauritius arrests aide to former Madagascar president over money laundering, Financial Crimes Commission says

PORT LOUIS (Reuters) -Mauritius authorities have arrested the aide to former Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina on suspicion of money laundering, an official at Mauritius’ Financial Crimes Commission said on Friday. Maminiaina Ravatomanga, who...

Air Mauritius: Depoliticise Now to Save a National Symbol

Editorial The abrupt resignation of the former Chairman of Air Mauritius (MK) on the heels of a public dispute with the Deputy Prime Minister has cracked open the lid on the deep-seated malaise afflicting the national carrier. The former...

Global study maps how trade and travel fuel the worldwide spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes

A comprehensive global analysis reveals how non-native mosquito vectors are hitchhiking across continents via shipping, tourism, and trade, pinpointing the regions where prevention and early detection could have the greatest impact. Study: Global...

University of Mauritius celebrates Diwali with vibrant people-to-people ties on display

A Diwali celebration was organised by the students of the University of Mauritius, reaffirming the longstanding friendship between India and Mauritius. Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava participated in the event and also...

New Kids-Only Dining Space Introduced by Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius

Heritage Le Telfair in the unspoilt region of Bel Ombre in southern Mauritius has introduced a new Kids-Only dining space on the resort. In a world where families seek holidays that are both authentic and enriching, Heritage Le Telfair — a refined...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Urges Hope, Solidarity with Affected

“I pay tribute to the medical teams, volunteers, and all those who work for prevention, support, and care of the sick. Your commitment is a living testimony of solidarity and love of neighbour,” the Mauritian Catholic Bishop says. He goes on to...

Look Out for These 8 Big Ag Greenwashing Terms at COP30

Food and agriculture will be under the spotlight at the upcoming round of global climate negotiations in northern Brazil. Representatives from nearly every nation will gather from 6-21 November in Belém, a regional capital and gateway to the...

World News | India, Seychelles Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Victoria [Seychelles], October 27 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday met Seychelles' Vice President-elect Sebastien Pillay at the State House in Victoria and discussed the long-standing, multi-faceted partnership between India and...

World News | Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Underscores India's Resolve to Strengthen Partnership During VP Radhakrishnan's Seychelles Visit

Victoria [Seychelles], October 27 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri outlined the key highlights of Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's visit to Seychelles, emphasising the deep-rooted partnership between India and the island nation. Misri said,...

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri underscores India’s resolve to strengthen partnership during VP Radhakrishnan’s Seychelles visit

Victoria [Seychelles], October 27 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri outlined the key highlights of Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's visit to Seychelles, emphasising the deep-rooted partnership between India and the island nation. Misri said,...

UAE 'Visa Runs' explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates

A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it's done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to...

World News | VP Radhakrishnan Meets Seychelles President Herminie, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Prosperity in Indian Ocean Region

Victoria [Seychelles], October 27 (ANI): Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday called on President Patrick Herminie of the Republic of Seychelles at the State House, where he "wished him success for a fruitful and successful tenure." In a...

Mauritius urges Uttarakhand to promote Char Dham Yatra, spiritual tourism among Indian-origin Mauritians

India News Mauritian Hindus deeply value the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, including Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri Dehradun: During his four-day visit to Uttarakhand last month, Mauritius’ PM Naveen Ramgoolam expressed his desire...

JSS Academy Launches MBBS Programme in Mauritius

Higher Education JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mauritius (JSSAHERM), has announced the formal launch of its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Programme and the official establishment of the JSS School of Medicine at...

Mwalimu Nyerere’s legacy and the African health mission

With Tanzania having marked Nyerere Day earlier in the week, memories return of a leader whose style was defined by service and moral conviction. For Mwalimu Nyerere, leadership meant walking alongside his people and Africa, lending his hand...

No longer a geopolitical blind spot: Rising significance of Western Indian Ocean

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is no longer a remote, forgotten stretch of water. From the Horn of Africa down to the Mozambique Channel, scattered with islands like Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar, these seas have quietly become one of the...