Nepal has registered a total of 102 deaths from the novel coronavirus so far, according to the Ministry of Health and Population
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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President’s term not under review for amendment: Justice minister
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Ziaur threatened me with 25 yrs in jail if I did not comply with proposal: President Hamid
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'Taliban doesn’t recognize Afghan government'
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Border reopening: 3000 arrivals in Maldives over the past month
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India to spend big on infrastructure, country to be linked with multi-modal connectivity
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India to launch 10-year project to conserve Gangetic Dolphins
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Phuentsholing, Bhutan's commercial capital, sees three more COVID cases
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