More than 5,000 tons of wheat assisted by India is expected to arrive soon in Afghanistan. The wheat is transported via Iran’s port of Chabahar
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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Bhutan to receive USD 500,000 from the USA
The United States has announced USD 500,000 as health assistance for Bhutan to strengthen diagnostic laboratory capabilities and clinical case management, provide virtual training for health care providers and lab personnel, and support risk communications materials
UK announces fund for Pakistan in fight against coronavirus
The UK on Saturday announced the first in a series of measures to give wide-ranging support to help the poorest and most vulnerable people in Pakistan during the coronavirus outbreak
'We will have lost the war' if poverty rises by the time we defeat coronavirus, says Pakistan PM
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that if levels of poverty in Pakistan increased by the time it has defeated the coronavirus, the country will have lost the overall war
Bhutan to receive USD 500,000 from the USA
The United States of America has announced USD 500,000 as health assistance for Bhutan to strengthen diagnostic laboratory capabilities and clinical case management, provide virtual training for health care providers and lab personnel, and support risk communications materials
India's CSIR develops protective suit for healthcare workers
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) constituent lab in Bengaluru has developed and certified overall protective coverall suit for protection of healthcare workers against COVID-19
Covid-19 changes medication needs of masses
The novel coronavirus pandemic has brought about a sudden change in the medication needs of masses with a clear preference being shown for respiratory, anti-diabetic, cardiac therapies as compared to anti-infective, gastro, vitamin or pain therapies that had commanded higher demand in pre-Covid period
US announces $8.4m to help Pakistan’s anti-virus efforts
The United States announced on Friday a funding of $8.4 million for Pakistan to combat the spread of new coronavirus in the country
India's DRDO develops sanitiser dispensing unit
In the fight against COVID-19, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed automatic mist-based sanitiser dispensing unit and hand-held UV device which can enhance the operations at public places during the pandemic, the organisation said
Indian amusement industry feels doomed in lockdown
At the height of the ongoing summer season, millions of young and old people throng big and small amusement parks in India for fun, entertainment and enjoyment around the country
IMF okays over $1.3bn aid to help Pakistan
In a major support to shore up the declining reserves following the outflow of hot money, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday night approved the disbursement of $1.386 billion to Pakistan under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to address the economic impact of the Covid-19 shock
Indian construction company AFCONS contributes walkie talkies to Bhutan
An Indian construction firm, AFCONS Infrastructure Limited, which executes the Phuentsholing Township and Development Project at Toorsa, Phuentsholing, donated 20 two-way handheld radio transceivers (walkie talkie) to police. The transceivers are worth Nu 210,000
Pakistan included in G20 debt relief plan; Japan to give Covid-19 relief
Pakistan has been included in the group of countries eligible for debt relief on all principal and interest payments to official bilateral creditors announced by the G20 countries in their Riyadh meeting on Wednesday
IMF backs India's 'very wise' lockdown decision despite economic costs
The International Monetary Fund supports India's “very wise” decision to impose a national lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic despite the resulting economic slowdown, according to Changyong Rhee, the organisation's director of the Asia and Pacific Department
IMF sees economic recession for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected economic recession for Pakistan following the coronavirus-related ‘The Great Lockdown’ that would sharply contract the global economy this year
