A citizen-led environmental campaign Save Maldives published an open letter to the Maldives Parliament, calling on representatives to immediately “stop all environmentally destructive projects like Gulhifalhu and hold the government accountable.”
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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India hits back at Nepal, says its territorial claims unacceptable
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Child marriages up in Nepal during lockdown
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Flight suspension extended till June 14
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Nepal’s COVID-19 count at 444
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Cyclone Amphan to affect parts of Bhutan for the next two days
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Nine aircraft will spray locust-hit areas
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced that nine aircraft will spray locust-infested areas with insecticides on Monday
Sri Lanka COVID-19 cases rise to 1028
Sri Lanka reported one new case Wednesday, raising the total number of people contracted the coronavirus to 1027, according to the Health Ministry
Sri Lanka Health Minister declares no more community spread of COVID-19
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EU to provide EUR 3.5 million to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism sector
The European Union has decided to provide a grant of 3.5 million euros to Sri Lanka to uplift the country’s tourism industry, which has been severely hit by the COVID-19 epidemic, according to a report
