Bandaru Wilsonbabu, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as Indian Ambassador to Madagascar, the MEA said on Monday. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. “Bandaru Wilsonbabu (IFS: 2004), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed […]
Hindu community in Madagascar extends helping hand to fight drought
The Hindu Samaj Association of Antananarivo on Wednesday donated 25 tonnes of rice and 10 tonnes of beans to fight drought in Madagascar. The Association offered 25 tonnes of rice, and 10 tonnes of beans amounting to Ariary (Malagacy currency) 100 million (USD 25000) to a large number of villagers, severely affected by the drought, in the region […]
Indian Embassy in Madagascar organises 13th edition of monthly literary programme ‘LaLitTana’
The Indian Embassy in Madagascar organised the thirteenth edition of its monthly literary programme ‘LaLitTana’. For the first time, the programme was conducted virtually where the contemporary Indian and Malagasy poets read their works together. Eminent Indian poets who participated in the virtual event included well-known poet, translator and art-curator […]
Indian Embassy in Madagascar celebrate Hindi Day 2021
Hindi Day was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Antananarivo on September 14, which saw the participation of Malagasy diplomats, the Indian community, and families of Embassy officials A release by Indian Embassy in Madagascar said the event started with a welcome remark by Ambassador Abhay Kumar on the history of Hindi day […]
INS Jalashwa arrives at port of Antsiranana, Madagascar with Naval training team
Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa reached the port of Antsiranana, Madagascar on Friday with an Indian Naval training team on-board. The Indian Naval training team will be deployed in Madagascar for capacity building and training of the Malagasy Special Forces for two weeks. “INS Jalashwa reaches the port of Antsiranana, Madagascar with a five-member @indiannavy training team to help capacity building and training of the […]