The Nepalese government after tabling the Nepal Special Service Bill, which allows the National Intelligence Department to surveil citizens has now drafted a bill that will allow the Nepal Army to form a similar intelligence department.
'Amphan' intensifies into super cyclone over eastern India, Bangladesh
The India Meteorological Department on Monday said that extremely severe cyclonic storm Amphan over the west and central parts of Bay of Bengal has intensified into a "super cyclone" with wind speed above 200 km per hour
India says no plan to extend coronavirus lockdown
India has no plans to extend a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus in the country. The announcement came on Monday from the government's top bureaucrat
Bhutan’s bureaucrats to contribute 5 to 10% of salary for COVID-19 fund
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Bhutan announces physical distancing measures for public transport
The Bhutanese government has announced several physical distancing measures to be followed in all public transport facilities, including taxis, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
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Pakistan upper house passes two money-laundering bills with amendments
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15 Rohingyas dead in Bangladesh boat capsize
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Trump to make maiden visit to India Feb 24-25
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Bangladesh U19 cricket team to get hero's welcome
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Guterres likely to visit Pakistan this month
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Seven Bangladeshis arrested in India
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Govt will announce measures to reduce food prices: Pakistan PM
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Afghanistan Finance Minister holds talks with Sri Lankan President
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Bangladesh to continue drive against corruption, drugs, terrorism: PM
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Pakistan assures military support for Sri Lanka
Pakistan has reiterated its military support for Sri Lanka following talks held in Colombo.
