Voluntary action

The Trump administration has signalled that funding for climate programmes, gender rights, and reproductive health will likely be cut permanently.

The actions taken by the interim government in the coming months will determine whether the sacrifices of the Monsoon Revolution pave the way for a brighter future or become a fleeting moment in the nation’s turbulent history.

The sogo shoshas have played a crucial role in Japan’s industrial and economic development. However, the environmental advocacy group, Market Forces, says that these corporations continued investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and gas power plants contradicts global decarbonisation efforts.

Tensions reached a boiling point at Rajshahi Railway Station, where angry passengers vandalised the premises after learning of the strike. The protests, which began around 7:00 am, resulted in damaged furniture and heightened tensions. Army personnel were deployed to restore order.

With the union now officially recognised, workers hope that the labour department will take stronger action to ensure improved working conditions and that Samsung management will be held accountable for its treatment of employees.

Funding for mine action has halved over the past two years, leading to a significant reduction in the workforce. Today, only 3,000 of the 15,000 Afghan de-miners employed before the Taliban takeover are still working, with more than 40 percent losing their jobs.

If current trends continue, Oxfam predicts that five trillionaires will emerge within the next decade. In stark contrast, the number of people living in poverty has remained nearly unchanged since 1990.

By combining grassroots involvement with scientific expertise, the annual water bird census remains a cornerstone of Nepal’s conservation efforts, offering hope for the sustainable preservation of its wetlands and the diverse species they sustain.