Tag: Mauritius

Even though the singers have repeatedly refuted the reports, rumours of Pawandeep and Arunita's alleged relationship are still abuzz all around.

Mumbai: Mauritius Prime Minister P.K. Jugnauth on Friday sought trade and investments from India which offer immense potential in that country. Inviting Indian companies to set up a regional base in Mauritius, he said it would help them manage their African operations even as the island-nation provides a safe and trusted regulatory environment. Jugnauth also […]

Varanasi: India and Mauritius on Monday discussed strengthening their bilateral relationship when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on visiting Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth here. “Exchanged views on a range of issues including strengthening bilateral cooperation,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted after the meeting. People of Indian origin comprise around 68 per […]

Port Louis: In an unprecedented gesture, the government of Mauritius will fly both the Mauritian and Indian national flags at half mast on Friday in honour of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “Following the passing away of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the government has decided that both the Mauritius and India flags will remain […]

Mumbai: India came back from a goal down to edge past Mauritius 2-1 in their first game of the Tri-Nation football tournament here at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday. Jean Mervyn Jocelyn (15th) gave the visitors a shock lead before Robin Singh (37th) restored parity and substitute Balwant Singh (62nd) scored the winner. India, […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating Mauritius Supreme Court building through a video conference on Thursday, said that India’s development cooperation with its regional partners was unconditional and without any quid pro quo. The Supreme Court building in Mauritius is the first India-assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis. The […]

Johannesburg: The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius declared a state of environmental emergency late Friday after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced the development as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas that the government […]

Port Louis: A Japanese bulk carrier that has leaked hundreds of tonnes of fuel oil off the Mauritius coast has broken apart, according to the authorities in the island-nation. On July 25, the MV Wakashio ran aground at Pointe d’Esny, a known sanctuary for rare wildlife, with 4,000 tonnes of the fuel, causing an ecological […]

Bhubaneswar: Senior leader and BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda has sought the intervention of India Embassy in Mauritius for safe return of an Odia youth missing in the island nation. In a letter, Panda urged the Indian ambassador to take measures for rescue of the youth, Tuna Nayak, and bring him back to India. Tuna, […]

Port Louis: India on Monday offered a USD 100 million line of credit to Mauritius to facilitate procurement of defence assets and the two countries signed a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Partnership Agreement following talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth here. “SAGAR policy reaffirmed. Pleased to witness, along with […]