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Jaishankar visits historic Old Harbour site in Jamaica, meets Indian diaspora

Old Harbour, May 4 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (local time) visited Old Harbour in Jamaica, the historic landing site of the first Indian arrivals to the Caribbean nation more ... Read More


Activities at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism honour President Ho Chi Minh

Hanoi, May 4 -- A series of cultural and tourism activities themed "Uncle Ho in the hearts of the people" is running from May 3 - 31 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in D... Read More


Not all heroes wear suits-some carry tools and build dreams

Goa, May 4 -- JENIFER FERNANDES In the quiet village of Aldona lives a man whose life is a testament to dignity in labour, resilience, and unwavering faith. At 62, Nicholas Fernandes continues to wor... Read More


Darbar move to Srinagar: CM Omar Abdullah welcomed with guard of honour

India, May 4 -- The civil secretariat in Srinagar buzzed with action on Monday as the biannual 'darbar move' officially resumed with chief minister Omar Abdullah taking the salute at the ceremonial gu... Read More


Sri Lanka and Maldives sign seven MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Sri Lanka and the Maldives during the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, reflecting a shared commit... Read More


DCs directed to ensure safety of tourists, says Tourism Minister

Dhaka, May 4 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Monday said Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been instructed to ensure the safety and security of tourists across the country. ... Read More


West Bengal polls 2026: Padma Bhushan awarde Swapan Dasgupta banks on urban vote in high-stakes contest

India, May 4 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, veteran journalist, and former Rajya Sabha MP, Swapan Dasgupta, is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Rashbehari constitue... Read More


April tourist arrivals hit yearly low as SL records decline in visitors, earnings

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Sri Lanka recorded its lowest monthly tourist arrivals for the year in April, with only 135,643 visitors, marking a sharp 22.3% decline compared to April 2025. Total arrivals for ... Read More


TSN intensifies efforts to promote Tanzania's tourism attractions

DODOMA, May 4 -- THE Tanzania Standard Newspapers (TSN) Limited has intensified efforts to promote the tourism sector through specialised feature writing, aligning with President Samia Suluhu Hassans ... Read More


PM Modi's Dhoti-Kurta Look at BJP HQ Victory Speech Seen as Cultural Nod to Bengal Win

India, May 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew attention not just for his speech but also for his attire as he addressed BJP workers at the party headquarters following the party's strong electoral... Read More