International Day of Yoga in Port Louis: Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Brinda Gokhool joined a special yoga session at State House organised by the Indian High Commission for IDY 2026, under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” with the High Commissioner highlighting yoga as preventive healthcare and a “living bridge” of shared India–Mauritius heritage. Local Heritage & Community: Mauritius President also unveiled Lokmanya Tilak busts at Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya and Maharashtra Mandal during the school’s centenary celebrations, reinforcing cultural ties and the role of education in diaspora identity. Public Health Travel Alert: Mauritius introduced stricter Ebola-related entry rules: non-Mauritians who visited or transited via the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days face entry bans unless they hold specific permits, while eligible travellers can enter but must complete a mandatory 21-day quarantine. Culture, Travel & Lifestyle: A Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority push spotlights “experiential travel” beyond beaches—culture, food, heritage, wellness and nature—alongside a suggested 7-day itinerary for visitors. Sports & Society (Mauritius-linked): A Mauritius President–led yoga moment and broader island lifestyle coverage sit alongside wider regional stories, including a rare robotic kidney surgery for a child from Mauritius in Delhi.