Tuesday brought some relief for India in terms of new cases of coronavirus reported in the last 24 hours, as after three days, the number of new cases has shown a downward trend
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 government has decided to halt the operation of international flights till the end of April as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19
PM Oli’s address to the nation
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed the nation today to share the current updates on national situation of COVID-19 and steps taken by the government to contain its spread
Sri Lanka’s COVID–19 cases rise to 185
Sri Lankan health officials on Tuesday said the number of COVID–19 patients in the country has risen to 185
Special flights for Bhutanese from Delhi on April 9
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Bhutanese travel companies paying employees despite loss
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Key Taliban commander killed in foiled attack
A Taliban commander and his bodyguard were killed after security forces foiled an attack in Afghanistan's Takhar province, an official said on Tuesday
Taliban pulls out of prisoner swap talks with Afghan government
The Taliban on Tuesday said that it was pulling out of prisoner swap talks with the Afghan government over the delay in the release of insurgent leaders that would have kick-started broader peace negotiations under an agreement with the US
Bangladesh restricts gatherings at places of worship
Bangladesh has ordered places of worship, including mosques, to restrict the presence of people gathering for prayers amid the coronavirus pandemic due to fears of community transmission of the disease, a media report said
Man convicted of killing Bangladesh's founder arrested
Police in Bangladesh on Tuesday arrested a man convicted of killing the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often addressed as the "father of the nation"
PM Imran Khan reshuffles federal cabinet
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reshuffled the federal cabinet by changing portfolios and making fresh appointments in different Ministries and Ministerial Departments, his office said
Islamabad to remain under lockdown for another eight days
Pakistan's capital city Islamabad has extended the ongoing lockdown for another eight days as the number of COVID-19 patients rose to 82, it was reported on Tuesday
Lockdown may get extended
Multiple state governments and experts have requested the Modi government to extend the ongoing 21-day lockdown and the government is considering their suggestions, say government sources
200 tons of medical supplies reach across India
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that 200 tonnes of medical supplies have been transported across the country under the Centre's 'Lifeline Udan' initiative
