Sri Lanka says it will be reopen for international tourists starting August 1 after a “successful containment” of the novel coronavirus. The country’s airports had been closed since March because of ... ( read original story ...)
Amid lockdown, Sri Lankans nurture their own oases through home gardening
Home gardening has boomed in Sri Lanka as residents under lockdown look to grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables. The government, which has championed home gardening in the past, launched a ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s poised to adopt new map on June 9
Nepal's House of Representatives is set to adopt a constitutional amendment on June 9 for a new political map that includes areas of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura claimed by it, Nepal media ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal Reports 323 New Coronavirus Cases, Total Number of Infections Cross 3,000-mark
Among the new infections, 286 are men while 37 are women, the Ministry of Health and Population said, adding that the total number of COVID-19 patients in Nepal has risen to 3,235. ( read original story ...)
Nepal reports 2 new deaths from COVID-19 as death toll climbs to 13
The Nepali government on Saturday reported two new deaths from COVID-19 as the toll from the pandemic climbed to 13 in the Himalayan country. It is for the first time that Nepal reported two deaths in ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s House of Representatives likely to adopt controversial amendment for new map on June 9
Nepal's House of Representatives is set to adopt a constitutional amendment on June 9 for a new political map that includes areas of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura claimed by it, Nepal media ... ( read original story ...)
Monsoon Season Likely to Accelerate Spread of Coronavirus in Nepal
English News and Press Release on Nepal about Food and Nutrition, Health, Epidemic and Flood; published on 04 Jun 2020 by Mercy Corps and PA ... ( read original story ...)
Nepal’s Coronavirus Cases Reach 2,300; Death Toll Rises to 9
A total of 76 COVID-19 infections were reported from Kapilvastu, 26 from Rupandehi, 15 from Sarlahi and 11 from Rautahat, the Ministry of Health and Population said. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia’s Secret Plans to Unveil Its Hidden da Vinci—and Become an Art-World Heavyweight
Since buying the world’s most expensive painting three years ago, Saudi Arabia has kept it out of sight. Now, answers are emerging—alongside its big-league art ambitions. ( read original story ...)
‘Disaster’ looms in coronavirus-hit Afghanistan: Live updates
With hospital beds almost full, Afghan officials warn of coming 'disaster' as suspected cases of COVID-19 surge. ( read original story ...)