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Disaster Management

Amit Shah Criticizes Kerala Government Over Wayanad Landslides, Defends Modi Administration

The Union Home Minister highlighted a shift in disaster management strategies since the Modi government came into power in 2014. The current administration advocates...

OWSA Staff - 1 August 2024

Freedom of speech and expression

Global Forum Advocates for Action on Discrimination at UN High-Level Political Forum

The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent advocates for the inclusion and rights of CDWD across various UN platforms. Their efforts...

OWSA Staff - 31 July 2024

Agri-business

A Total Budgetary Outlay of Rs.6,865 Crores for FPOs, Minister Says in Parliament

The minister added that in order to address the existing infrastructure gaps and mobilize investment in agriculture infrastructure, the Agri Infra Fund was launched...

OWSA Staff - 31 July 2024

Bangladesh

Student Protests Escalate in Bangladesh Amid Political Tensions and Human Rights Concerns

On Monday, the government announced a national day of mourning to honour those who lost their lives in recent protests over quota reforms in...

OWSA Contributor - 31 July 2024

Disaster Management

93 Die in Kerala Landslides. Deadliest Disaster Since 2018 Floods

As the situation continues to evolve, rescue teams and emergency services are working tirelessly to provide aid and restore normalcy in the affected regions. Ninety-three...

OWSA Staff - 30 July 2024

Bhutan

Mass Tourism Brings Dollars But With All The Baggage

Post-pandemic Asia is trying to revive its tourism revenues. But overtourism is taking a toll on the environment and local life. Sustainable tourism needs...

SciDevNet - 30 July 2024

India

NCWL Report Highlights Failures in Protecting Tribal Women and Children from Sexual Abuse

National Council of Women Leaders (NCWL) Reveals Alarming Gaps in Legal Protections and Reporting. Says sexual violence against Tribal and Adivasi women and children...

OWSA Staff - 30 July 2024

Food Security

UN Report Reveals India Has Highest Number of Undernourished People Globally

According to the report, India is home to the largest number of undernourished individuals in the world. The alarming data underscores the severe nutritional...

OWSA Staff - 29 July 2024

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