The number of COVID-19 cases in the police force is rising rapidly as 207 more cops tested positive in the last 24 hours across the country
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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Maldives COVID-19 case count reaches 862
Maldives has confirmed 27 additional COVID-19 cases on Monday
"Maldives prepared for a COVID-19 surge within the next few days"
The national COVID-19 task force is fully prepared for the surge expected within the next few days, says Minister of Tourism, Ali Waheed
Bangladesh's economy will weather the virus storm
Despite these dark predictions, the main light in Bangladesh's economy is agriculture that is the largest employment sector. The government of Bangladesh has been highly successful in boosting the rural and agro-economy even during COVID-19, writes Swadesh Roy for South Asia Monitor
India records over 4K COVID cases in a day, tally touches 67,152; death toll 2206
India saw the highest spike of 4,213 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours taking the total tally up to 67,152, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. At least 97 new fatalities were also reported in a day
Former PM Manmohan Singh stable, had developed reaction to medication
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he developed a reaction to new medication, is stable, sources said on Monday
Air India flight with 130 Indians from Riyadh reaches Delhi
As many as 130 Indians stranded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reached Delhi on Sunday evening on board a special Air India ferry flight under the Vande Bharat evacuation mission
Pakistan coronavirus tally reaches 30,429
The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 30,429, with the emergence of nearly 1,300 new infections, while the death toll stood at 661, it was reported on Monday
Domestic flights in Pakistan to remain suspended till May 13
Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has extended the suspension of domestic flight operations till May 13 (Wednesday) as part of the government plans to stem the spread of novel coronavirus
The highest single-day surge in Bangladesh
The COVID-19 outbreak in the country turned grimmer as health authorities reported a new record of coronavirus infection and a spike in fatalities
Crowds flock in Dhaka as government eases some restrictions
Crowds flocked back to the streets of Dhaka as the Bangladesh government has relaxed some restrictions on shopping at malls and congregational prayers at mosques, while the nationwide shutdown of the transport system was still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Former PM Khaleda Zia receiving treatment at home amid lockdown
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who was freed from prison in March after serving 25 months in two corruption cases, was receiving treatment at her residence here amid the coronavirus pandemic, her family has said
Taliban eyes close ties with India
The Taliban group has said that they would like to have a positive relationship with India and welcomed New Delhi’s cooperation in Afghanistan
18 more bodies of drowned Afghan migrants found
Eighteen more bodies of Afghan migrants, who were allegedly drowned by Iranian guards in a river near the two countries' border, have been found, taking the total number of victims to 34, officials said
Taliban releases 28 more Afghan government prisoners
The Taliban released another group of 28 Afghan government prisoners in Herat province, spokesman of the militant group's political office in Doha said on Sunday
