S&P Global Ratings said on Friday that the Indian economy is in deep trouble with growth likely to contract by 5 percent this financial year
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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Low-cost drinking water technology for rural areas
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Extending closure of red light areas can avert peak, reduce deaths
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International flights to remain suspended till July 15
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No issue with Bhutan, water supply was blocked naturally, says India
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Bhutanese trucks stranded at India-Bangladesh border town return home
Bhutanese trucks stranded at Fulbari for more than three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown in India have finally returned
Pandemic puts more Bangladeshi girls at risk of child marriage
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Afghanistan: Over 19,000 known active COVID-19 cases
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