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Akshaya Tritiya: A Festival of Reflection, Not Just Celebration

India, April 18 -- Last Updated on April 18, 2026 6:38 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ - Lalit Gargg Akshaya Tritiya is a festival of profound significance not only in the Sanatan (Hindu) tradition but also in t... Read More


Court orders FIR against airline executives over alleged boarding denial

Dhaka, April 18 -- An Indian family of eight has taken legal action against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after allegedly being denied boarding on a business-class flight to Peru, resulting in a court orde... Read More


German flag carrier shuts down regional subsidiary

Dhaka, April 18 -- Lufthansa has announced the immediate permanent grounding of all 27 operational aircraft of its regional subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, accelerating the unit's previously planned 20... Read More


Emirates and Wesgro join forces to boost tourism to Western Cape

Dubai, April 18 -- On the sidelines of World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa), Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at stimulating inbound tourism to Cape Town an... Read More


Thomas's late heroics send Coventry City back to Premier League after 25-year wait

Tanzania, April 18 -- Blackburn. Coventry City are back in the Premier League after a 25-year absence following a dramatic 1-1 draw away to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Friday, a result that conf... Read More


'Energy Minister resigned due to public pressure,' says Marikkar

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Energy Minister resigned from his post to avoid supporting investigations and due to intense public pressure. Colombo District Member of Parliament for Samagi Jana Balawegay... Read More


Victoria reservoir levels drop

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Water levels at the Victoria Reservoir fell to less than one-tenth of capacity due to heavy use for electricity generation, leaving the Kundasale area without drinking water for... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo for Indian Vice President's visit

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented by the Colombo Traffic Division tomorrow and the day after due to the official visit of Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to Sr... Read More


Sri Lanka crosses 800,000 arrivals, but earnings continue to slow

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Sri Lanka crossed the 800,000-tourist arrival mark on April 15, but the latest figures indicate a sharp decline compared to previous months. Correspondingly, earnings from touri... Read More


Sampath Athukorala assaulted with sharp weapon in Pitigala

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Former Galle District Parliamentarian of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Sampath Athukorala was attacked with a sharp weapon by an individual in the Bambarawana area of the Pitigala... Read More