India to set up electronic platform for SAARC to fight COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

India to set up electronic platform for SAARC to fight COVID-19

The Hindu  

India will set up an electronic platform to help member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation fight the COVID-19 pandemic. “India proposed a shared electronic platform for all SAARC nations to share and exchange information, knowledge, expertise and best practices for jointly combating the coronavirus epidemic,” a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs announced. Indian participants in the discussion suggested that a Whatsapp or email group could be started to help facilitate exchange of information among the SAARC countries till the platform became fully operational. The plan for the electronic platform was the first step by India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced $10 million for the SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund.

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Can SAARC be revived?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Can SAARC be revived?

Hindustan Times  

At a recent interactive session at a think tank, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, expressed scepticism about the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation due to Pakistan's continued support for terrorism, which he referred to as part of its "toolkit". India also extended the National Knowledge Network to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan, launched the South Asian …

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January
2 years ago

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost  

“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said New Delhi: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of …

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting
2 years ago

Amid rising cases, PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation in India at high-level meeting

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a review meeting with regard to Covid situation in the country. The development comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the coronavirus situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. According to the data shared by the Union …

WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role, says PM Modi at global Covid summit
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role, says PM Modi at global Covid summit

India Today  

Speaking at the second global Covid summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the World Health Organisation needs to be reformed and strengthened to "build a more resilient global health security architecture". "As a responsible member of the global community, India is ready to play a key role in these efforts," PM Modi added. INDIA'S 'PEOPLE-CENTRIC' STRATEGY On …

Second Global COVID-19 Summit to be held next month
2 years, 8 months ago

Second Global COVID-19 Summit to be held next month

Al Jazeera  

Virtual talks will focus on getting more people vaccinated and ensuring coronavirus pandemic preparedness, countries say. A second Global COVID-19 Summit will be held next month, the White House and its partners have announced, in an effort to bolster cooperation to end the coronavirus pandemic and prepare for future health threats. “The emergence and spread of new variants, like Omicron, …

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January

Firstpost  

Fresh curbs have been imposed in various parts of the country to check the spread of the highly transmissible virus. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday as the number of virus infections sees a surge due to its Omicron variant. Reviewing the Covid situation at …

PM Modi chairs key meet on Covid-19, vaccination status amid concerns over Omicron variant
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi chairs key meet on Covid-19, vaccination status amid concerns over Omicron variant

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an important meeting on the Covid-19 situation and vaccination status in India on Saturday morning. COVID IN INDIA India registered 8,318 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. VACCINATION STATUS India administered 73,58,017 Covid vaccine doses in the last 24 hours. As per the government’s decision, airlines will be allowed to operate 50 per …

India handled Covid-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Home Minister Amit Shah
3 years, 3 months ago

India handled Covid-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Home Minister Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that India has handled the Covid-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries in the world despite limited resources. Addressing the 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority here, Shah also said that the Centre is planning to roll out the 'Aapda Mitra' project in 350 districts across …

Friendships, reciprocity, and diplomacy in the time of Covid-19
3 years, 5 months ago

Friendships, reciprocity, and diplomacy in the time of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Over the past few months, India has found itself in the throes of a cruel second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sohini Bose and Kabir Taneja note the centrality of India’s historical and socio-cultural linkages with South Asia and West Asia in their respective chapters. Similarly, in identifying the prevalence of nascent geopolitical trends in assistance received by India, Sreeparna …

Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine to Get Nod in India Soon, CEO Says Deal 'In Final Stage'
3 years, 6 months ago

Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine to Get Nod in India Soon, CEO Says Deal 'In Final Stage'

News 18  

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Tuesday said his US-based company is in the final stages of getting approval for its Covid-19 vaccine from the Indian government, adding that when approved, the pharma giant will supply one billion doses to India within this year. We have pledged to provide one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine this year to nations under the …

COVID-19 fight: Ethnic groups from New England pledge to donate USD 1 million to India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 fight: Ethnic groups from New England pledge to donate USD 1 million to India

India TV News  

A coalition of various Asian-American groups, including Indian and Chinese, on Sunday announced to have pledged USD 1 million towards COVID-19 assistance in India. The New England Asian American Coalition, in a statement, said it pledged to raise USD 1 million to support two non-governmental organisations --Sewa International USA and Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation -- in tackling the pandemic. “Asian-Americans are …

Top news of the day: India pushes for more studies on origins of COVID-19; Supreme Court says government may resolve CBSE exams issue by June 1, and more
3 years, 7 months ago

Top news of the day: India pushes for more studies on origins of COVID-19; Supreme Court says government may resolve CBSE exams issue by June 1, and more

The Hindu  

India has pushed for further studies into the origins of the COVID-19 virus, as the World Health Organisation’s decision-making body, the World Health Assembly, reviewed the findings of its special team. Drugs case | NCB arrests Sushant Singh Rajput’s flatmate from Hyderabad Siddharth Pithani was among the four persons who were present at Rajput’s Mumbai residence when his body was …

Modi Pitches for Regional Air Ambulance Pact Amid Covid-19, Idea Gets Praise From Pak, Other Nations
3 years, 10 months ago

Modi Pitches for Regional Air Ambulance Pact Amid Covid-19, Idea Gets Praise From Pak, Other Nations

News 18  

At a workshop on management of Covid-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday proposed a special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, and a regional air ambulance agreement for medical contingencies across South Asia and two East African island nations. Modi made the suggestion at ‘COVID-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward’, a regional conclave hosted by India on …

India invites Pakistan to virtual SAARC meet on Covid-19
3 years, 10 months ago

India invites Pakistan to virtual SAARC meet on Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

India will host a health secretary-level meet virtually with other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries on Thursday to discuss the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. On March 15, 2020, during a video conference of the SAARC Heads of State, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed a Coronavirus Emergency Fund for the region. Other members of the SAARC expressed their support …

PM Modi speaks to South Africa President Ramaphosa over COVID-19 management
3 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi speaks to South Africa President Ramaphosa over COVID-19 management

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Thursday with South African President Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa, about the measures New Delhi and Pretoria are taking to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. "Spoke to President Cyril Ramaphosa about the measures India and South Africa are taking to fight the COVID-19 pandemic domestically and internationally. According to a release by the Prime …

India Among Most Successful Nation in Saving Lives During Covid: PM Modi at Davos Summit
3 years, 11 months ago

India Among Most Successful Nation in Saving Lives During Covid: PM Modi at Davos Summit

News 18  

Addressing the World Economic Forum’s online Davos Agenda Summit, Prime Minister Modi lauded India’s efforts at containing Covid-19 and said India has beaten all odds to battle the pandemic. India, however, took a proactive public participation approach and developed Covid-specific health infrastructure and trained its resources to fight Covid,” the PM said. “Today India is among most successful in saving …

Coronavirus | Narendra Modi to launch pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16
3 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus | Narendra Modi to launch pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 at 10:30 am via video conferencing said a release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday. The vaccination programme will use Co-WIN, an online digital platform developed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which will facilitate real time information of vaccine stocks, …

'Landmark step': PM Modi after govt announces Covid-19 vaccination drive date
4 years ago

'Landmark step': PM Modi after govt announces Covid-19 vaccination drive date

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday India would take a landmark step forward in fighting the coronavirus pandemic on January 16 when the government will begin the drive to vaccinate nearly 30 million healthcare and frontline workers. PM Modi had earlier chaired a meeting to review the coronavirus pandemic situation in the country along with the preparedness of the …

Coronavirus | WHO welcomes India’s COVID-19 vaccine approval
4 years ago

Coronavirus | WHO welcomes India’s COVID-19 vaccine approval

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation on Sunday welcomed India’s decision giving emergency use authorisation to COVID-19 vaccines, saying it will help “intensify” and “strengthen” its fight against the ongoing pandemic. India’s drugs regulator has approved Oxford COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute, and indigenously developed Covaxin of Bharat Biotech for restricted emergency use in the country. This decision taken …

Full Potential of SAARC Can Only be Realised in Atmosphere Free of Terror, Says PM Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

Full Potential of SAARC Can Only be Realised in Atmosphere Free of Terror, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the full potential of SAARC can only be realised in an atmosphere free of terror and violence, even as his Nepali counterpart K P Oli pitched for an early convening of the summit of the eight-member regional grouping. Modi, in his message on the occasion of the 36th charter day of SAARC, also …

SAARC potential can’t be realised until terror ends: Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

SAARC potential can’t be realised until terror ends: Modi

The Hindu  

SAARC can only be fully effective in the absence of “terror and violence”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation on its 36th Charter Day anniversary. “The full potential of SAARC can only be realised in an atmosphere free of terror and violence,” Mr. Modi said in a letter released by …

PM Narendra Modi Holds Virtual Meeting With Top Officials On India's Strategy For Developing Covid-19 Vaccine
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Narendra Modi Holds Virtual Meeting With Top Officials On India's Strategy For Developing Covid-19 Vaccine

ABP News  

Held a meeting to review India’s vaccination strategy and the way forward. pic.twitter.com/nwZuoMFA0N — Narendra Modi November 20, 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a virtual meeting with top officials including members of NITI Aayog on India's strategy for developing a Covid-19 vaccine and making it accessible for all. Important issues related to the progress of vaccine development, …

Coronavirus | PM Modi seeks scaling up of sero-surveys, testing
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus | PM Modi seeks scaling up of sero-surveys, testing

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against COVID-19, including testing technologies, contact tracing, drugs and therapeutics, said a press release by the government. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India At the meeting, calling for continued vigilance and a high state of preparedness against the pandemic, Mr. Modi …

Fight against COVID-19 clearest example of U.S.-India partnership, says U.S. official
4 years, 3 months ago

Fight against COVID-19 clearest example of U.S.-India partnership, says U.S. official

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. are equipped to address a range of challenges for the benefit of the world and the clearest example of this can be seen in the partnership between the two countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior State Department official has said. The U.S. and India are also working together to develop and produce vaccines to …

India's vaccine facility will help world tackle pandemic; where is UN in this fight: PM Modi to UNGA
4 years, 3 months ago

India's vaccine facility will help world tackle pandemic; where is UN in this fight: PM Modi to UNGA

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the global community that India would help the world in developing and manufacturing vaccines against the Covid-19. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly through a pre-recorded message, PM Modi said being the world's largest manufacturer of vaccines, India would like to assure the world that it will make available its facilities to help …

Uniting to combat COVID-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Uniting to combat COVID-19

The Hindu  

With the pandemic showing no signs of abating, growth prospects for the world’s fastest-growing region, South Asia, appear grim. Coronavirus | SAARC countries unite to combat COVID-19 infections India resumed its economic activities on a limited scale following a strict lockdown imposed in late March and lasting through April. The efficacy of state responses While India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the …

How to make Saarc useful in the times of Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

How to make Saarc useful in the times of Covid-19 pandemic

Hindustan Times  

Most observers do not have many expectations from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, and, indeed, the progress that the region has seen in bilateral or sub-regional cooperation over the last decade has not involved the association. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with members of SAARC countries via video conferencing, New Delhi, April 16, 2020 Like last year, Nepal, …

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution, calling for multilateral cooperation to combat coronavirus
4 years, 3 months ago

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution, calling for multilateral cooperation to combat coronavirus

India Today  

India has voted in favour of a Covid-19 resolution in the UN General Assembly that reaffirms international cooperation to respond to "one of the greatest global challenges". India is among 169 nations who voted in favour of the resolution that recognised the Covid-19 pandemic as "one of the greatest global challenges in the history of the United Nations". India's Deputy …

India to focus on health, economy as COVID-19 surges, PM Modi says
4 years, 6 months ago

India to focus on health, economy as COVID-19 surges, PM Modi says

Live Mint  

With India now one of the world’s top three Covid-19 hotspots, the country is focused on controlling its pandemic and reviving stalled economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. India’s coronavirus epidemic spiraled when the nation began easing its strict and sweeping lockdown in late April in order to reverse an economic collapse that has left millions destitute. …

India's COVID-19 fight people-driven, says Narendra Modi during virtual meet with Indian-origin doctors in US
4 years, 6 months ago

India's COVID-19 fight people-driven, says Narendra Modi during virtual meet with Indian-origin doctors in US

Firstpost  

In an address during the virtual meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin on Saturday, Narendra Modi said that the COVID-19 had been used as an opportunity to work towards making the country self-reliant. Washington: India’s fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is driven by its people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, attributing the success against …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: 3,254 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today; state home minister inaugurates care centre for cops in Navi Mumbai
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: 3,254 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra today; state home minister inaugurates care centre for cops in Navi Mumbai

Firstpost  

11:00 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus in India Latest Updates Modi, Netanyahu discuss areas of cooperation on COVID-19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu the potential areas in which the two countries can expand cooperation in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, including research and development efforts in the field of vaccines. During …

Covid-19: Modi, Netanyahu discuss expanding cooperation in R&D in vaccines, diagnostics
4 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Modi, Netanyahu discuss expanding cooperation in R&D in vaccines, diagnostics

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a phone conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel and they discussed expanding cooperation in R&D in vaccines, therapeutics & diagnostics in the wake of Covid-19. Modi reiterated his warm congratulations for Netanyahu's recent assumption of office, and expressed confidence that the India-Israel partnership would continue to flourish under PM …

Coronavirus | India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. plan to work together on vaccine research and testing for COVID-19, U.S. health officials said here on Tuesday, listing a number of other ways in which the two countries are working together. and Indian scientists have been collaborating on key research questions fostering the development and testing of safe, cost-effective vaccines against a range of infectious …

US CDC commits $3.6 million assistance for India's COVID-19 fight
4 years, 7 months ago

US CDC commits $3.6 million assistance for India's COVID-19 fight

India TV News  

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has committed $3.6 million to assist India’s response to the COVID-19 epidemic. In a press statement, the US embassy said, "This initial tranche of funding will seek to further strengthen and support the India's efforts to increase laboratory capacity for SARS-COV-2 testing, including molecular diagonistic and serology." India till May 12 recorded over …

Coronavirus: PM Modi to hold meeting with CMs via video conference tomorrow at 3 pm
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: PM Modi to hold meeting with CMs via video conference tomorrow at 3 pm

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with chief ministers on Monday at 3 pm via video conference to discuss the current situation and decide the future course of action in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country. This is the fifth time that Prime Minister Modi will meet with state chief ministers to take stock …

BRICS should help entrepreneurs: India
4 years, 8 months ago

BRICS should help entrepreneurs: India

The Hindu  

Member countries of the BRICS group should assist private entrepreneurs to help them deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday. He also spoke of the need for reform in the multilateral global platforms during the video-conference of Foreign Ministers of the BRICS group which was convened by Russian Foreign Minister …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Narendra Modi announces COVID Warriors website to link civil society with local authorities
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Narendra Modi announces COVID Warriors website to link civil society with local authorities

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address informed that the government has come up with a digital platform to link volunteers of social organisations, representatives of civil society and local administration New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday informed that the government has come up with a digital …

Coronavirus | South Asia needs a humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Ranil Wickremesinghe
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | South Asia needs a humanitarian response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Ranil Wickremesinghe

The Hindu  

The SAARC Secretariat should play an active role in the region’s response to COVID-19, along with “someone in-charge”, according to Sri Lanka’s former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The World Bank’s Chief Economist for South Asia recently told The Hindu that managing migrant returns, service sector revenue losses and ensuring food security for the poorest will emerge key priorities for the …

India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
4 years, 8 months ago

India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines

The Hindu  

India has co- The 193-Member General Assembly adopted the Mexico-drafted resolution ‘International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19’ by consensus on Monday. India was among the 179 nations co-sponsoring the resolution that called for ensuring “fair, transparent, equitable, efficient and timely access to and distribution of preventive tools, laboratory testing, reagents and …

Pakistan's contribution triggers debate over SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan's contribution triggers debate over SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund

The Hindu  

Pakistan is trying to score "narrow political points" by tying its contribution to the SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund to the bureaucracy of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, sources said on Thursday. The comments from the Indian side came minutes after Pakistan declared a $3 million contribution to the Fund to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in South Asia …

Preparing for SAARC 2.0
4 years, 9 months ago

Preparing for SAARC 2.0

The Hindu  

A tweet by Prime Minister Narendra Modi resulted in the first-ever virtual summit of SAARC leaders on March 15. Considering that SAARC has been dormant for several years due to regional tensions, it is worth stressing that the fight against COVID-19 has been taken up in right earnest through a series of tangible measures. Steps are now under way to …

Agreed to deploy full strength of India-US partnership to fight COVID-19: PM Modi to Trump
4 years, 9 months ago

Agreed to deploy full strength of India-US partnership to fight COVID-19: PM Modi to Trump

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday had an "extensive" telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump and agreed to deploy the full strength of the India-US partnership to fight COVID-19. We had a good discussion, and agreed to deploy the full strength of the India-US partnership to fight COVID-19." Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold an interaction with floor leaders …

No, PM Modi Is Not Heading an International Task Force on COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

No, PM Modi Is Not Heading an International Task Force on COVID-19

The Quint  

To check the veracity of the viral message, we first went through the Wion news bulletin uploaded on 15 March, which is being circulated to support the claim. At the beginning of the bulletin, the anchor can be heard saying, “India has emerged as a global leader and will take charge of the task force to tackle coronavirus. India has …

Covid19: India eyes foreign donations for PM-CARES Fund to procure medical equipment
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid19: India eyes foreign donations for PM-CARES Fund to procure medical equipment

Deccan Chronicle  

India is now looking at procuring medicine and medical equipment from abroad in its fight against the Coronavirus and is also eyeing donations from abroad through the newly-established PM-CARES Fund. In a video-conference on Monday evening with all 130 Indian envoys posted abroad that lasted from 5 pm till about 6.15 pm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the Indian envoys …

How Modi government braced against the coronavirus pandemic: pro-active steps since January
4 years, 9 months ago

How Modi government braced against the coronavirus pandemic: pro-active steps since January

Op India  

As the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic has gripped almost the entire world, many countries have taken extreme measures to arrest the spread. #CoronaUpdate 2/15 pic.twitter.com/r94po3dOup — Akhilesh Mishra March 28, 2020 January 27, 2020: The central government had held a cabinet meeting to review preparedness to counter the Chinese pandemic. #CoronaUpdate 3/15 pic.twitter.com/VvdLeZvG4q — Akhilesh Mishra March 28, 2020 February 1, …

India proposes online platform for SAARC to jointly combat coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

India proposes online platform for SAARC to jointly combat coronavirus

The Hindu  

India has proposed setting up of a common electronic platform for all SAARC nations to share expertise and best practices in jointly combatting the coronavirus pandemic. At an India-initiated video-conference of SAARC leaders on March 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested that health professionals of the member nations could come together to jointly fight against the coronavirus pandemic. “India …

Coronavirus | Modi thanks Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal for contributing to COVID-19 emergency fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Modi thanks Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal for contributing to COVID-19 emergency fund

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the Maldives for contributing to the COVID-19 emergency fund to tackle the spread of the deadly virus in the SAARC countries. “Deeply appreciate contribution of $200,000 by Government of Maldives to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. For full coverage On Friday, he had expressed gratitude to Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering for his decision …

Maldives pledges $200,000 to SAARC Coronavirus Emergency Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Maldives pledges $200,000 to SAARC Coronavirus Emergency Fund

The Hindu  

Maldives on Saturday pledged $200,000 contribution to the SAARC Corona Emergency Fund proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an initial offer of $10 million from India to help combat the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic in the region. — Abdulla Shahid March 20, 2020 Welcoming Prime Minister Modi's emergency relief fund, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said the country will join …

Will Modi’s COVID-19 fund initiative revive SAARC?
4 years, 9 months ago

Will Modi’s COVID-19 fund initiative revive SAARC?

The Hindu  

On Sunday, while addressing the leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation member states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the creation of a novel coronavirus Emergency Fund for SAARC. Since then, India, the largest SAARC country, has held that the grouping has inherent problems and has instead highlighted the role of newer outfits like the Bay of Bengal …

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