Civil society

Officials are optimistic that the successful conclusion of the MLA deal will provide the necessary momentum to finalise the new extradition treaty.

By aligning with Pakistan and India, Sri Lanka envisions a fortified perimeter. The proposed triple-lock system would integrate real-time intelligence sharing via secure platforms, joint naval patrols, and aerial surveillance drones.

In response to the survey’s release, advocates are pushing for enhanced government action. While Nepal has ratified international conventions like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, implementation lags. Proposed measures include strengthening school retention programmes, providing scholarships for girls from poor families, and enforcing anti-child marriage laws more rigorously.

The path to the Kalash Marriage Bill began five years ago, driven by community leaders and civil society organisations concerned about the erosion of indigenous rights.

Community representatives say their demand is simple: recognition of reality. After decades in India, they argue, their lives are rooted in the state’s towns and villages rather than the country they fled.

The report also shed light on child mortality rates, which are closely linked to water quality and sanitation.

The satyagraha started with fishermen from multiple coastal districts, including Mullaitivu and Kokilai in the north, converging on Colombo to voice their grievances.

Language plays a critical role in Khabar Lahariya’s mission. Publishing in local dialects like Bundeli, Awadhi and Bhojpuri, ensures that news is accessible, relatable and empowering for rural communities.