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Emirates to resume flights to 16 destinations

Dhaka, April 28 -- Emirates is set to restore flights to 16 previously suspended destinations, effective May 1, 2026, as part of an interim schedule filed through May 15. The resumptions span multipl... Read More


Narita Airport unveils revamped Terminal One

Dhaka, April 28 -- Narita International Airport has reopened part of its Terminal One following a USD 15.7 million upgrade designed to enhance the passenger experience with a stronger focus on Japanes... Read More


Drukair increases Singapore-Bhutan flights

Dhaka, April 28 -- Travel to Bhutan is set to become more accessible as Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines increases its services between Singapore Changi Airport and Paro International Airport. The exp... Read More


India weighs INR 5,000cr relief plan to save airlines

Dhaka, April 28 -- India is considering a INR 5,000 crore financial support package for its aviation sector as global tensions and rising fuel prices continue to strain airline operations. The propos... Read More


Tanzania pushes value addition in critical minerals drive

Tanzania, April 28 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing its critical mineral resources to support green industrialisation, with emphasis on value addition, local part... Read More


Experts call for law as free maternal care policy falters

Tanzania, April 28 -- Dar es Salaam. Expectant mothers in Tanzania continue to face charges for medical services despite the National Health Policy of 2007 clearly stipulating that maternal healthcare... Read More


Insurance companies' profits more than double as sector assets increase

Tanzania, April 28 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's insurance industry has delivered a strong financial performance, with 15 private insurers reporting combined profits of Sh91 billion in 2025. This figu... Read More


Govt touts creative industry for wealth creation

Uganda, April 28 -- Government officials have renewed calls to position Uganda's creative industry as a key driver of wealth creation. Still, filmmakers say structural inequalities in global content d... Read More


'Vesak Poya date changed for political motives'

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- The Vesak Poya day falling on May 1st was changed based on the political needs of the government, states the Anunayake of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha,... Read More


Sugeeshwara egged while protesting in front of Finance Secretary home

Sri Lanka, April 28 -- A group including New People's Front leader Sugeeshwara Bandara faced intense opposition while attempting to protest in front of the residence of Finance Ministry Secretary Hars... Read More