Civil society

The situation places Sri Lanka’s Left-of-Centre government in a precarious position as it seeks to balance economic imperatives with human rights concerns.

The protest, which began in the morning, saw a group of former Bangladeshi Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel block the road near the cantonment’s Jahangir Gate, halting traffic proceeding towards the Chief Advisor’s Office.

Media reports from December 25, 2024, suggest that the suicides stem from a mix of social and economic challenges faced by the tribal population.

Shah urged IFFCO and KRIBHCO to establish exemplary laboratories dedicated to seed production and research, positioning India as a global leader in agricultural innovation.

The reported increase of 156 sq km in forest cover is modest, with over 95 per cent of the gain occurring outside officially recorded forest areas.

Over the years, Sri Lanka has successfully eliminated major diseases like malaria, filariasis, polio, and neonatal tetanus, further solidifying its position as a regional healthcare leader.

The ongoing conflict between Shi’ite and Sunni Muslims in Kurram district, where Parachinar is located, has claimed hundreds of lives this year.

Policy discussions often overlook the socio-demographic diversity among PwDs and the types of disabilities. Collecting census data to account for the PwD population and its diversity is a crucial first step in formulating effective policies for ICT accessibility, especially in rural, remote, and underserved regions of India.