An iman has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Bangaldesh's Magura district, a day after he led Ramzan prayers at a mosque, it was reported
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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Over 500 Afghan civilians killed in 2020 1st quarter
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India gifts medical gloves to Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's tea exports suffer major blow in March
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UNDP extends support in COVID-19 response
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€75 million EU aid to Nepal for COVID-19
The European Union has offered a €75million aid package to Nepal to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impact. The fund will be directed to assist Nepal’s health authorities to respond to the immediate health crisis and to boost the country’s economic recovery
Tourists from over 50 countries stranded in the Maldives amid COVID-19 crisis
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COVID-19: Total case count reaches 27,892 with 872 deaths
The total number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 27,892, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday. In a morning update, the Health Ministry said, of the total cases at least 20,835 are active
280 government labs in India conducting COVID-19 tests
The Indian Council of Medical Research said that a total of 280 operational government laboratories in the country are conducting tests for COVID-19 and reporting to it
Make this Ramzan symbol of patience, goodwill, sensitivity and service: Modi
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Shun spitting in public places, PM Modi appeals
As the world struggles to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the people to shun the habit of spitting in public places
