The European Union has decided to provide a grant of 3.5 million euros to Sri Lanka to uplift the country’s tourism industry, which has been severely hit by the COVID-19 epidemic, according to a report
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.
More on REGION
Faster increase in new cases in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is seeing a more rapid increase in Covid-19 cases compared to some other Asian countries, with the number doubling every five days, said the World Health Organization (WHO)
65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal begins
A 65-day ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal began from yesterday
Khalilzad meets with Taliban in Doha
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad reported he had a "constructive meeting" with senior Taliban leaders in Doha, including Mullah Baradar, and discussed with them issues related to the peace process including counter-terrorism, intra-Afghan talks and the withdrawal of US forces from the country under the peace agreement signed late February
Khalilzad in Kabul as nationwide violence continues
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has arrived back to Kabul following a short visit to Doha and has met with President Ghani, the Presidential Palace said
Pakistan ‘Supports Sustainable Peace’ in Afghanistan: President
Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi at a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday said his country supports sustainable peace in Afghanistan and wants to maintain good relations with its neighbor
Lockdown could return if situation worsens, says President
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, during a televised address to the nation, stated that the restrictive measures may have to be reinstated if the situation in the country reverted
President Solih says main airport, resorts could be opened soon
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, speaking in a televised address to the nation, has indicated that the main international airport of the country, Velana International Airport (VIA) could be reopened July for international travel
Only 6.39% COVID-19 cases need hospitalisation: Government
Only 6.39 percent COVID-19 cases need hospitalisation, which includes oxygen, ventilator or ICU support, according to the Union Health Ministry, here on Wednesday
Tamil Nadu hospital foils COVID-19 patients' tandoori chicken feast
Not happy with the boiled egg given as part of diet, four COVID-19 patients at the Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, Salem, placed an online order for tandoori chicken and biryani on Tuesday. Salem is about 350 km from Chennai
Domestic flight operations to start from May 25
After nearly two months of suspension, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday that domestic civil aviation operations will resume from May 25
India to head WHO Executive Board from Friday
At a time when the credibility of the World Health Organization (WHO) has plummeted to an all-time low and internationally there's a call for new leadership, India's Health Minister Harsh Vardhan is all set to be the chairman of the WHO's Executive Board
Bharat Biotech, Thomas Jefferson varsity to work on Covid vaccine
Leading Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 invented at Jefferson
India, Nepal relations on downward spiral
Nepal's diplomatic offensives against India over issues ranging from border disputes to the coronavirus pandemic indicate that Kathmandu-New Delhi relations are on a downward spiral
Cyclone Amphan: 1.4 mn people evacuated in Bangladesh
At least 1.4 million people in the coastal areas of Bangladesh have taken refuge in storm shelters as super cyclone Amphan moved closer to the coast on Wednesday
