The UK government on Monday launched a 3 million pounds (approximately Rs 29.4 crore) innovation challenge fund to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle COVID-19 and the threat to our environment
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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Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering confirmed that there is a local transmission of Covid-19 in Phuentsholing during a press conference yesterday
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Amid strained ties over boundary issues, senior officials from Nepal and India on Monday discussed the status of India-funded projects in Nepal
Missing human rights activist Sarang Joyo returns home in Karachi
Human rights activist Sarang Joyo returned to his home in Karachi late on Sunday night, his father said, almost a week after he reportedly went missing
Remittances reach highest ever in one month: Pakistan PM Imran kHAN
Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed on Monday that remittances flowing into Pakistan reached $2,768 million in July 2020 – the highest ever amount recorded in a single month in the history of Pakistan
Will hand over UNP to young leader: Ex-Sri Lankan PM
Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has announced his decision to step down as the leader of the UNP after remaining at the helm for 26 years, said the party will be handed over to a young leader after the provincial council elections
Sri Lankan universities re-commence academic activities after four months
The University Grants Commission (UGC) says the academic activities of all universities belonging to the national university system will re-commence today, nearly four months after they were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Bangladesh court keeps freeze on four cases of violence against BNP chief Khaleda
The Appellate Division has suspended the proceedings of four cases of violence filed against BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia five years ago
32 Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan clash
At least 32 Taliban militants were killed and 20 others injured during a clash which erupted after security forces struck the terror group's hideouts in Badghis province, a top official said on Monday
Afghan officials fired over policewoman's assassination
Three Afghan officials were sacked for negligence over the assassination of a policewoman in Kunduz province, it was reported
US calls on Afghan sides to accelerate peace efforts
The US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad once again called on the Afghan warring sides to accelerate efforts for peace and engage into direct negotiations
Maldives' marine pollution response to be powered by Japanese aid
Maldives, on Monday, received marine pollution response equipment from the Japanese government, valued at JPY 300 million (USD 2.8 million)
Nepal PM Oli plans cabinet reshuffle as part of larger deal with Dahal
After weeks of wrangling, ruling Nepal Communist Party chairs KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal appear to have reached a tactical understanding, and to manage the ongoing conflict a cabinet reshuffle is on the cards as part of a “package deal”
Pakistan PM cosies up to Turkey, Army chief to Saudi Arabia
While Prime Minister Imran Khan is cosying up to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the expense of infuriating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, powerful Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has rushed to placate Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman who has withheld loans that Pakistan needs for its ailing economy
PIA resumes Paris flights via makeshift options
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its Paris operations under an alternative arrangement, it was reported on Sunday
