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    Nepal Eliminates Rubella

    The World Health Organization on Monday announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement for a country making concerted efforts to protect its people from vaccine preventable diseases.
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    Child Labour

    Pakistan: Minority Children Face Systemic Abuse, Says UNICEF Report

    Terming forced religious conversion and forced marriage of Christian and Hindu minor girls to older Muslim men as the most concerning issue, the report notes that there are few legal options available to the victims.
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    Child mortality

    A Quiet Storm: Japanese Encephalitis Re‑Emerges Across Nepal

    Notably, five of the infected are children, and data show that those aged 15 and above face a higher mortality risk—especially if unvaccinated.
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    Early childhood development

    Sri Lanka Sets Stage for Sweeping Education Reforms

    The initiative, spearheaded by Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, aims to overhaul the country’s education system to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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    Child mortality

    Gaza: ‘No One Should Ever be Forced to Risk Their Life to Find Food,’ Says UN OCHA

    UNICEF also called for more humanitarian aid and commercial traffic to come in to stabilise the situation and reduce the desperation of the population.
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    Child Labour

    Odisha’s National Law University Pioneers Child Protection Mentorship Programme

    The CCR at NLUO is a teaching, research and advocacy centre established to advance legal and social innovations in child protection.
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    Child Rights

    CARA Directs States to Strengthen Counselling Support at All Stages of Adoption

    Through these measures, CARA aims to safeguard the rights of children and ensure that every adoption is a step towards creating a secure and loving family environment.
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    Child mortality

    Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent

    The results highlight not only the effectiveness of emergency vaccination, but also the critical role of preparedness and speed in response to emerging threats.
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    Tamil Nadu Expands Cooperative Crop Loan Waiver to Rs 75,000

    For marginal and small farmers who form the bulk of cooperative bank borrowers, the progressive increase in the waiver ceiling offers tangible breathing space.
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    World Bank Flags Fund Diversion in Balochistan Flood Housing Scheme

    The World Bank’s documents clearly show housing allocations rising after verification revealed greater need.
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    Sri Lanka Targets $36bn Economy by 2030 via Export and Investment Push

    Analysts note that sustained export growth and FDI inflows are critical to reducing debt dependence and building lasting resilience.

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    Tamil Nadu Expands Cooperative Crop Loan Waiver to Rs 75,000

    For marginal and small farmers who form the bulk of cooperative bank borrowers, the progressive increase in the waiver ceiling offers tangible breathing space.
    Accountability

    World Bank Flags Fund Diversion in Balochistan Flood Housing Scheme

    The World Bank’s documents clearly show housing allocations rising after verification revealed greater need.
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