India, Seychelles to kick-start 10-day military exercise from today
Exercise LAMITIYE will take place at the Seychelles Defence Academy (SDA) from March 22 to 31, and it will feature a range of complex military drills, demonstrations and discussions, officials said.
Mar 22, 2022, 06:36 AM IST
Seychelles central to India's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (April 8) that Seychelles is central to India's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR), after handing over a fast patrol vessel to the island nation at a virtual event.
Apr 08, 2021, 23:06 PM IST
India to gift patrol vessel worth Rs 100 crore to Seychelles during PM Narendra Modi-President Wavel Ramkalawan virtual meet
The Fast Patrol Vessel will be the fourth ship to be gifted by India to Seychelles.
Apr 08, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
India to dispatch COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' to Myanmar, Seychelles, Mauritius
The Serum Institute of India`s (SII) consignment of COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’ to be dispatched to Myanmar, Seychelles and Mauritius has arrived at Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in the early hours of Friday. The flight for Myanmar is scheduled to take off at 6:40 am from Mumbai while the vaccine consignment for Mauritius and Seychelles will be sent via one flight expected to depart at 11 am.
Jan 22, 2021, 09:13 AM IST
Seychelles backs out of joint naval base with India at Assumption Island
There has been growing political opposition in Seychelles to a pact it signed with India in 2015 to develop a naval facility at the island.
Jun 17, 2018, 14:31 PM IST
Head to Seychelles for an exotic vacation
The sheer exoticness of Seychelles will never fail to hit a first-time visitor.
Nov 21, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Vacation time! Sonakshi Sinha spills charm all over the splendid Seychelles
It is hard to concentrate on anything else when you have Bollywood beauty Sonakshi Sinha in front of you. But, this time, things are a bit different.
Sep 27, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
Seychelles votes in presidential polls
The main islands of the Seychelles vote Saturday in a Presidential Election, a race that sees incumbent James Michel facing a serious challenge for the first time after two terms in office.
Dec 05, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
Seychelles starts voting in presidential poll
The Seychelles began voting in a presidential election Thursday, with remote islanders casting their ballots first in a race which sees incumbent James Michel facing his first serious challenge after two terms in office.
Dec 03, 2015, 15:53 PM IST
AR Rahman named Cultural Ambassador for Seychelles
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has been named the Cultural Ambassador for Seychelles. The music maestro has sent out his love and regard to the people and government of the foreign nation.
Oct 07, 2015, 18:47 PM IST
Govt approves pact with Seychelles to curb black money
To check black money generation, the government on Thursday approved signing and ratification of the agreement between India and Seychelles for exchange of information with respect to taxes.
Aug 20, 2015, 14:12 PM IST
Seychelles signs up for WTO entry
The Seychelles on Wednesday sealed its entry to the World Trade Organization, the Geneva-based body whose 160 members set the rules of global commerce.
Mar 25, 2015, 20:45 PM IST
India in pacts to develop infrastructure in Mauritius, Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured agreements to develop islands in Mauritius and Seychelles in an early success for his drive to wrest back influence in the Indian Ocean from China.
Mar 12, 2015, 17:27 PM IST
Airtel launches 4G service in Seychelles
Bharti Airtel has launched 4G service in Seychelles, which is the operator's first commercial LTE network in Africa.
Nov 27, 2014, 13:59 PM IST
Airtel deploys 4G network at Seychelles
Telecom operator Airtel has deployed its first 4G network in Africa at Seychelles in partnership with Swedish firm Ericsson.
Nov 26, 2014, 22:48 PM IST
