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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


Buganda sets agenda for new term, calls for an end to corruption

Uganda, May 4 -- Buganda Kingdom has called for a renewed national focus on fighting corruption, safeguarding peace and improving livelihoods, as the country enters a new political term. Addressing t... Read More


Darbar move resumes, CM Omar takes charge in Srinagar

Jammu, May 4 -- Charts 6-month governance roadmap; stresses coordinated execution of development works, smooth Amarnath Yatra management Srinagar, May 4: Marking the formal resumption of the bi-annua... Read More


Abeeka deliver the ultimate band night

Uganda, May 4 -- This is how it started! Once upon a time musicians, James Lubwama, alias Pages, Kevin Sekasi (drums/vocals), Michael Sebulime (lead guitar), Allan Okia (bass/producer), and Dr. Tre (... Read More


The bill is due: Africa demands colonial justice now

Tanzania, May 4 -- For decades, calls for colonial reparations in Africa were dismissed in Western capitals as rhetorical gestures-moral appeals from the margins that could be acknowledged with vague ... Read More


EU reaffirms commitment to 265bn/- SASA programme

DODOMA, May 4 -- The European Union has assured the Tanzanian government of its continued commitment to implementing the €92.7 million (about 265bn/-) four-year Green and Smart Cities (SASA) pro... Read More