The World Bank (WB) has committed to providing USD 14.8 million (M) to help Bhutan carry out comprehensive reforms to manage climate and disasters risks, including disease outbreaks
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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The extremely severe cyclonic storm, Amphan made its landfall by 7pm yesterday but no major damages were reported in Bhutan
30 new COVID-19 cases identified on Friday
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Lockdown over, Pakistan's Covid-19 deaths, infections tick higher
While health authorities conducted the highest number of coronavirus tests in a single day, they anticipate a 15-20 percent rise in daily cases over the next week across Pakistan due to lifting of the lockdown
PM Imran Khan orders advisers, special assistants to disclose all assets
In an unprecedented decision, Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the advisers and special assistants in his cabinet to disclose their assets
Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 1047
Sri Lanka reported 19 new cases Thursday, raising the total number of people contracted the coronavirus to 1047, according to the Health Ministry
Amphan inflicts massive damage in Bangladesh
Cyclone Amphan has left behind a trail of destruction in the country's coastal areas, affecting more than a million people in nine districts in Khulna and Barishal divisions
People forgo social distancing in capital for Eid shopping
People busy with Eid shopping at markets and shops in the capital are too reluctant to maintain physical distancing and health guidelines. Such an act is not only putting them at the risk of contracting coronavirus, but also spreading it to others
Pakistan still harbors Taliban, Pentagon report says
A quarterly report by the US Department of Defense to Congress says Pakistan continues to support the Taliban
COVID-19 recoveries of increase to 104
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has announced that the total number of recoveries in the Maldives has increased to 104
Emergency COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by Jan-Feb 2021: Former ICMR chief
Against the backdrop of leading vaccine maker Bharat Biotech partnering with Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 invented at Jefferson, it seems the emergency vaccine for COVID-19 would be available latest by January or February next year, says N.K. Ganguly, former Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
64% males among India's COVID fatalities, says Health Ministry
There are at least 64 percent deaths in males and only 36 percent in females, revealed an analysis of COVID deaths in India, a Health Ministry document said on Thursday
ICMR comes up with fully indigenous diagnostic platform for COVID-19
The Indian Council of Medical research on Thursday said that it has validated a completely indigenous diagnostic platform for COVID-19 diagnosis
India allows 1/3rd domestic flight capacity
The Indian government Thursday said that limited passenger flight operations of about one-third of capacity would be permitted to operate from May 25
Kolkata airport functional since afternoon, AI hangar damaged
Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport recommenced operations from Thursday afternoon after it was inundated by heavy rains due to Cyclone 'Amphan'
