Mauritius

Island country in the Indian Ocean

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Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island, as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion, are part of the Mascarene Islands. The capital and largest city, Port Louis, is located on Mauritius, where most of the population is concentrated. The country spans 2,040 square kilometres (790 sq mi) and has an Exclusive Economic Zone covering 2.3 million square kilometres.

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Mauritius PM highlights significance of CECPA signed by India Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth at India-Mauritius joint statement said the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) is far-reaching and should unleash new and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:21Published 3 days ago

This island nation is building a blueprint to startup success From social media influencers to investors, savvy entrepreneurs in Mauritius are leveraging technology and a collaborative approach to help others thrive in their own business endeavors. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 22:39Published 1 week ago

This Mauritian musician is finding a novel use for trash To help preserve his island paradise, Kan Chan Kin is upcycling garbage into musical instruments. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 03:14Published 2 weeks ago

Preserving an African paradise The island nation of Mauritius makes for a picture perfect escape, but for locals there is no escaping an ever-growing issue: trash. Meet a group of innovative problem solvers taking the old adage.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 22:39Published 3 weeks ago

Over 55 lakh doses of vaccines gifted to neighbours: MEA During a press briefing on January 28, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava informed that over 55 lakh doses of vaccines have been gifted neighbours and extended neighbourhood since January 20. MEA.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:35Published on January 28, 2021

Watch: India sends SII's Covishield vaccines to Mauritius, Seychelles, Myanmar India dispatched consignments of SII's Covishield to Myanmar, Seychelles and Mauritius. India is sending Covid-19 vaccines as part of donation program to neighbours and key partners. Bhutan, Maldives,.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:46Published on January 22, 2021

COVID vaccine ready for dispatch to Myanmar, Seychelles, Mauritius from Mumbai airport Serum Institute of India's vaccine consignment arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on January 22. The consignment containing COVID-19 vaccine will be dispatched to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published on January 22, 2021

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External affairs minister S Jaishankar inaugurates new chancery building of Indian High Commission in Mauritius Jaishankar arrived here in India's strategically key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean region on Sunday night from the Maldives on the last leg of his two-nation tour. Jaishankar inaugurated the.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
India inks FTA with Mauritius, the 1st with an African nation IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
India signs free trade agreement with Mauritius, delivers additional 100,000 Covid-19 vaccines The agreement was signed during the visit of external affairs minister S Jaishankar to the island nation. Jaishankar, who addressed the media with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, said India is.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

India signs FTA with Mauritius, extends USD 100 million line of credit The FTA or CECPA is the first such pact with any African country and is being considered a milestone in commercial ties. DNA - Published 3 days ago
India offers $100 million line of credit to Mauritius to facilitate procurement of defence assets IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago
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Mauritius eyes key trade pact with India during Jaishankar's visit IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
India to gift Srilanka 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow Last week, India gifted vaccines to 8 countries-- Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Seychelles, and Mauritius DNA - Published on January 27, 2021
WHO chief Ghebreyesus thanks PM Modi for 'continued support' to global Covid-19 response WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support to the global Covid-19 response, saying acting together, including sharing of knowledge,.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 23, 2021
India to send SII's COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' to Myanmar, Seychelles, Mauritius The Ministry of External Affairs had announced a vaccine rollout for Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles from Wednesday. DNA - Published on January 22, 2021

Centre issues Letter of Comfort to Bharat Biotech for 45 lakh doses of Covaxin Bharat Biotech has secured a fresh Letter of Comfort from the Centre for another 45 lakh doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, sources said. Out of the 45 lakh doses, the city-based vaccine.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2021
India plans 20 million doses of vaccine supply to neighbours India plans to offer 20 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to its neighbours as it draws up a policy to supply vials to countries across the globe, people with knowledge of the matter said. An Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 15, 2021
India sees Indian Ocean Rim Association playing crucial role in Indo Pacific India will be setting up Mahatma Gandhi library at the IORA Secretariat in Mauritius. It has already deployed an IT Expert at the Secretariat. DNA - Published on December 18, 2020	India's COVID-19 food aid reaches Djibouti Under Mission Sagar 1, India had reached out to 5 Indian ocean countries-- Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros, and Seychelles. The outreach is part of India's SAGAR --Security and Growth for All.. DNA - Published on November 12, 2020
Mauritius arrests Indian captain of Japanese ship that spilled oil Authorities in Mauritius have arrested the Indian captain of the Japanese ship that ran aground near Mauritius and spilled 1,000 tons of oil on the Indian Ocean island's protected coastline. Sunil.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2020	India's indigenously-developed Dhruv helicopters helping Mauritius contain oil spill Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). DNA - Published on August 17, 2020
Mauritius Oil Spill: India sends response team; 10,000 oil absorbent pads The assistance, in response to a request by the Mauritius government, was sent on India Air Force's C17 Globemaster. The equipment includes Ocean Booms, River Booms, Disc Skimmers, Heli Skimmers, Power.. DNA - Published on August 16, 2020	India sends 30 tonnes of medical equipment, humanitarian aid to Mauritius to contain oil spill India's move comes as a part of its policy to extend humanitarian assistance and provide disaster relief to its neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and also as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra.. DNA - Published on August 16, 2020
India sends assistance to Mauritius to help deal with oil spill India has sent 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material on board an IAF aircraft to Mauritius to help the country contain an oil spill on its pristine south-east coast. A 10-member Indian Coast.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2020	India exploring avenues to help Mauritius deal with oil spill Indian Oil (Mauritius) Ltd has already positioned a barge at the site to extend any assistance which may be needed in evacuating fuel oil from the vessel. DNA - Published on August 9, 2020
India, Mauritius partnership to soar even higher in coming years: PM Modi "It was in Mauritius that I had first spoken about India's vision of 'SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region'. This is because Mauritius is at the heart of India's approach to the Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020Also reported by •DNA	Happy to support Mauritius in its efforts to manage Covid-19: PM Modi "First of all, I congratulate the Government and people of Mauritius for effective management of the COVID-19 global pandemic. I am happy that India was able to support this effort through timely.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020
India's development cooperation does not come with any conditions: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth on Thursday jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius at Port Louis. IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020	PM Modi to virtually inaugurate new Supreme Court buidling in Mauritius on July 30 Modi will jointly inaugurate with his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday, July 30. The building has been constructed with Indian grant.. DNA - Published on July 28, 2020
India, with 12 nations, leads initiative at UN to counter misinformation on Covid-19 On the initiative by Australia, Chile, France, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Latvia, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Senegal and South Africa, a total of 132 member states endorsed a cross-regional.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2020	Modi discusses coronavirus situation with Lankan Prez, Mauritius PM IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2020
Mission Sagar: India sends INS Kesari with medical teams, food to Indian Ocean countries India on Sunday dispatched INS Kesari, carrying on board two medical assistance teams, medicines and essential food items, to countries in the southern Indian Ocean as part of the govt's 'Mission.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 10, 2020	India sends medical assistance to five friendly nations "Responding to their requests for assistance in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, India has sent Indian Naval Ship Kesari to Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles, carrying on board.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 10, 2020
India sending hydroxychloroquine to 55 coronavirus-hit countries India is in the process of supplying anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to 55 coronavirus-hit countries as grants as well as on commercial basis, official sources said on Thursday. A number of.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2020	Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa Angola, Eritrea and Uganda confirmed their first cases of coronavirus, while Mauritius recorded its first death as the virus spreads across Africa despite measures by governments to hold it back. Reuters - Published on March 21, 2020
Mauritius confirms first three cases of coronavirus Mauritius has confirmed its first three cases of coronavirus, its government said in a statement on Thursday. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020	Padma Vibhushan to former Mauritius PM token of affection from Indians: PM Modi IndiaTimes - Published on January 30, 2020
Mauritius closes main airport as cyclone Calvinia approaches Mauritius closed its main airport on Monday and shops and other businesses in the capital also closed as the tropical cyclone Calvinia approached. Reuters - Published on December 30, 2019	Ashok Lavasa’s son resigns from firm being probed by ED Abir Lavasa, son of election commissioner Ashok Lavasa, has resigned as director of Nourish Organic Foods Pvt Ltd which is being probed by the Enforcement Director for a transaction of Rs 7.25 crore.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2019
PM Modi meets Mauritian counterpart Jugnauth, assures India's support for stable and secure Mauritius Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth, who recently won a hard-fought election, and assured India's support to the aspirations of building a more secure,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2019	PM Modi meets Mauritian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties IndiaTimes - Published on December 6, 2019
Mauritius appoints Renganaden Padayachy as its new finance minister Mauritius has sworn in Renganaden Padayachy as its new finance minister, local media reported on Tuesday, days after incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth secured another a five-year term. Reuters - Published on November 12, 2019	Mauritius elects incumbent PM for five-year term Mauritius' ruling Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) has won more than half of parliamentary seats, securing incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth a five-year term, interim election results.. Reuters - Published on November 8, 2019
Mauritius starts counting votes after parliamentary election Mauritius electoral authorities began counting votes on Friday after a parliamentary election dominated by calls for a fairer distribution of wealth on the prosperous Indian Ocean island. Reuters - Published on November 8, 2019	Rivals promise better wealth distribution as Mauritius votes Mauritius held a parliamentary election on Thursday, with the main parties all promising a fairer distribution of wealth on the prosperous Indian Ocean island. Reuters - Published on November 7, 2019
Better wealth distribution pledged as prosperous Mauritius votes for leader Voters in the prosperous Indian Ocean island of Mauritius went to the polls on Thursday in a parliamentary election which will decide its leader for the next year five years. Reuters - Published on November 7, 2019	Mauritius' PM touts achievements to fend off challenge in November 7 poll Mauritius' leader Pravind Kumar Jugnauth is banking on accomplishments like a minimum wage law to win a general election on Thursday but could face a tough challenge from two opponents promising to end.. Reuters - Published on November 4, 2019
India boosts its profile in west Indian Ocean Using its strengths in defence, economic and climate cooperation, India is quietly making its moves in the western Indian Ocean region. This week, India engaged the Vanilla Islands – Madagascar,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2019	Mauritius' prime minister dissolves parliament, calls general election Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth dissolved parliament on Sunday and said the Indian Ocean island would hold a general election on November 7. Reuters - Published on October 6, 2019
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates two projects in Mauritius through video call The projects which Mauritius PM described "Mother India's blessing" are phase one of Mauritius metro and a new ENT hospital DNA - Published on October 3, 2019	PM Modi inaugurates metro service, ENT hospital in Mauritius Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly inaugurated a metro express service and a hospital in Mauritius with Mauritian premier Pravind Jugnauth via video on Thursday and described the projects as a symbol.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 3, 2019
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Sheikh Hasina, counterparts from Bhutan, Greece, Mauritius IndiaTimes - Published on September 27, 2019	Pope says Britain should obey U.N., return islands, including U.S. base Pope Francis said on Tuesday Britain should comply with a U.N. resolution and return a chain of islands it holds in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, including one rented to the United States for the.. Reuters - Published on September 10, 2019
Mauritius says Pope visit supports claim to Chagos Islands Authorities in Mauritius cast remarks from Pope Francis during a visit on Monday as a boost for their claim to a chain of islands held by Britain, including one rented to the United States for the.. Reuters - Published on September 9, 2019	Pope gives hope to Mauritians who want UK to return islands Pope Francis wrapped up his trip to Africa on Monday with a lightning visit to Mauritius, saying Mass for 100,000 people and giving hope to a movement that wants Britain to return a group of islands. Reuters - Published on September 9, 2019

Mauritius

Island country in the Indian Ocean

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