News and Information

A special circular issued regarding the opening of all government schools

Colombo Page
25 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

Local authorities in Nepal re-introduce prohibitory orders as COVID-19 cases surge

Yahoo News
25 Mar 2021
  Nepal

Singapore expands COVID-19 vaccinations to younger age group

Reuters
24 Mar 2021
  Singapore

Sri Lanka Cabinet approves purchase of Russian Sputnik V vaccine

Colombo Page
24 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

All schools in the island to be opened for all grades on March 29

Colombo Page
24 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

Uzbekistan to start mass vaccination against COVID-19 on April 1

Xinhuanet
24 Mar 2021
  Uzbekistan

Kyrgyzstan plans to vaccinate its 3 mln citizens

Kabar
24 Mar 2021
  Kyrgyz Republic

EU to help Pakistan alleviate Covid-19 impact

Dawn
18 Mar 2021
  European Union;   Pakistan

PM urges people to register for Covid-19 vaccine

Kuensel
18 Mar 2021
  Bhutan

New grants to spur Afghanistan COVID-19 vaccine rollout

World Bank
18 Mar 2021
  Afghanistan

Pakistan receives second batch of 500,000 vaccines from [the PRC]

Aljazeera
18 Mar 2021
  Pakistan;   People's Republic of China

Georgia slightly eases restrictions, curfew still in place

civil.ge
18 Mar 2021
  Georgia

Sri Lanka opens its 1st automated mask manufacturing plant

Xinhuanet
17 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

Concessionary scheme for leasing facilities obtained by businesses and individuals engaged in passenger transportation

Colombo Page
16 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

Health Ministry mulls inoculating people over 60

Kathmandu Post
16 Mar 2021
  Nepal

Pakistan increases COVID restrictions amid a third wave

Aljazeera
15 Mar 2021
  Pakistan

As government struggles to procure vaccines, it allows private firms to import them

The Kathmandu Post
15 Mar 2021
  Nepal

Relief package provided to the tourism sector extended for another six months

Colombo Page
15 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

Prime Minister instructs to provide a grace period for entrepreneurs failing to pay their debts

Colombo Page
15 Mar 2021
  Sri Lanka

Maldives to purchase 300,000 COVISHIELD doses from Serum Institute

The Edition
15 Mar 2021
  Maldives