The Canadian government has extended over MVR one million in support of the Maldives Government’s efforts in providing basic services to the homeless and the most vulnerable communities impacted by COVID-19 in Male’
New India-Bangldesh waterway operational; enhances transit and connectivity
The first consignment of goods from Bangladesh arrived in Tripura by waterway on Saturday as part of a trial run for shipping of goods from other parts of India to the northeast region via Bangladesh formally making operational of new waterways between the two neighbours
Indo-Bangla river trade opens up huge opportunities
If you happen to be on the Padma or Meghna rivers for a cruise or are travelling to the country's southern part, you will in no way miss a sporadic presence of numerous slow-moving small and large vessels alongside their sudden blasts of horns
Sri Lanka Air Force, Indian Navy and Coast Guard join Sri Lanka Navy to control fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard are currently working together to control the fire that erupted in an oil tanker off Sri Lanka’s Eastern Coast on Thursday, the Navy said
Indian Coast Guard to assist Lankan Navy to douse oil tanker fire
The Indian Coast Guard on Thursday said it has diverted three of its ships and a Dornier aircraft to assist the Sri Lankan Navy to douse a fire on board an oil tanker 'MT NewDiamond'
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Pakistan to get $371m WB loans for agriculture, social sectors
Pakistan and the World Bank on Monday signed two loan agreements of $371 million to support projects in the agriculture and social sectors
Indian Navy's 'breathable' PPE kit for health workers
The Indian Navy's indigenously-made PPE kit 'NavRakshak', made for enhancing comforts of the health workers under Indian conditions, is helping fight the war against COVID-19 in a better and effective manner, officials said here on Monday
Saudi Arabia looks at India for food security: Indian envoy
Saudi Arabia is looking at India as a dependable partner for its food security the same way as India depends on the Saudi Kingdom to fulfill its demand for crude oil and LPG, says India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Ausaf Saeed. He told IANS in an interview that the Kingdom has identified India as the best destination to source rice, red meat, sugar, spices and infant milk powder
India needs to collaborate with world's best institutions to improve public health
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Maldives receives over USD 290 million to support COVID-19 efforts
Maldives has received USD 290 million in COVID-19 aid. Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer revealed this at a press conference by the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) on Saturday afternoon, and highlighted this includes foreign aid as well as loans taken by the government
US working with India on COVID-19 vaccine; Indian Americans are great scientists, researchers: Trump
As it races against time to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, the United States is working “very closely” with India on the project, President Donald Trump has said
WFP appeals for $320mn to help most vulnerable in Bangladesh
World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Covid-19 threatens to reverse development gains made by Bangladesh in the last 50 years and has appealed for $320 million to help the most vulnerable
Parijat flower blooms and locals believe it is end of corona
Holding aloft a flower from the Parijat tree, Babu Lal, 72, exclaims, "Phool aa gaya, bimari chali jayegi (flower is blooming, the disease will go away)."
Ultra-mega solar parks kickstart India's clean energy transition
Renewable energy in India has taken centrestage with significant development of energy infrastructure and attracted foreign capital to achieve the economic goals, as ultra-mega solar parks kick-start the country's clean energy transition
Iran reopens trade borders with Afghanistan, Pakistan
Iran has reopened its trade borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a top official said
WTO head quits amid crisis of global commerce due to COVID-19
Roberto Azevedo has suddenly announced that he was quitting as the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at a time when global commerce is facing a crisis because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the organisation has come under intense criticism from around the world, with many members accusing it of being manipulated by China
India pitches for Japanese companies as they move out of China
India is making a pitch for attracting Japanese companies in the post Covid-19 scenario after the Japanese government announced incentives for its companies to move out of China
WFP and Australia support School Meals Programme in Sri Lanka
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) are providing US$ 400,000 (LKR 74 million) to the Ministry of Education (MoEd) towards the National School Meal Programme
Bangladesh scientists crack genetic riddle of novel coronavirus
The scientists of Child Health Research Foundation or CHRF have sequenced the genome of a strain of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in Bangladesh
