Contraction in manufacturing and electricity sector's output on the back of COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown to curb its spread plunged India's factory production in March 2020
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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Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 889
As of this morning, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country stands at 889
Train and services permitted to transport passengers; no standing passengers
Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport Services and Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera said permission will be granted for trains and buses to only transport passengers according to the number of seats, in the districts where the curfew has been lifted
Another 320 Sri Lankans arrive from India, over 3,700 still in quarantine
Another 320 Sri Lankans, who had not been able to return to Sri Lanka from India due to the coronavirus pandemic, arrived in the country today from Chennai by a Sri Lankan flight
Nepal's COVID-19 cases cross 200 mark with largest single-day spike
COVID-19 cases in Nepal crossed the 200 mark after the Ministry of Health and Population has reported 83 new cases, in the largest single-day spike in cases
Bhutan reports two more COVID-19 cases
Just a day after Bhutan reported two positive cases of COVID-19, the Health Ministry has announced two more positive cases Tuesday
379 repatriated Pakistanis test positive for virus
As many as 379 more Pakistani nationals returning from various countries on the last 24 special flights from April 28 to May 8 have tested positive for coronavirus
Pakistan Army asks Iran to observe principle of non-interference
Pakistan Army on Tuesday called on Iran to observe principles of “mutual respect, non-interference, and equality” in relations with Pakistan
Shutdown likely to stay till May 30
The government is likely to extend the ongoing shutdown of most of the public and private offices till May 30 to curb further spread of COVID-19 in the country
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
Stalked by hunger in foreign lands
Over one lakh Bangladeshis in different Middle Eastern countries are suffering acute hunger while many other Bangladeshis have become unemployed amid the shutdown of economies across the world
Multiple deadly attacks rock Afghanistan
At least four deadly attacks were reported across Afghanistan, including the capital city Kabul on between Monday night and Tuesday, adding another layer of complexity to the government’s efforts for peace and the fight against COVID-19
US condemns ‘heinous' terrorist attacks in Afghanistan
US Department of State on Tuesday in a statement “condemned the heinous terrorist attacks in Afghanistan," where “gunmen seized one of Kabul’s busiest hospitals, which housed a maternity ward run by Doctors Without Borders."
PM Modi announces economic stimulus of Rs 20L crore, 10% of GDP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a massive financial package to revive the country's economy by announcing a total stimulus of Rs 20 lakh crore, or 10 percent of the country's GDP
