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Air

India’s Air Pollution Crisis: The Poor Bear the Brunt as Toxic Air Steals Lives and Livelihoods

The poor of Delhi and beyond are not just breathing polluted air – they are breathing the consequences of delayed justice. Blue skies remain a distant dream while painful breaths define their daily reality.

OWSA Staff - 10 February 2026

Climate change

Sri Lanka Seeks $25 Million from UN Fund to Rebuild After Devastating Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka is gearing up to apply for $25 million from the United Nations' Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). The application is intended to support recovery efforts.

OWSA Contributor - 4 February 2026

Agri-technology

Union Budget 2026 Unveils Bharat Vistaar: AI-Powered Boost for Indian Farmers

As India grapples with climate change and food security, Bharat Vistaar represents a forward-thinking step toward resilient farming. By bridging traditional practices with AI, it promises to uplift millions of farmers, fostering economic stability and innovation in the sector.

Bijoy Patro - 1 February 2026

Afghanistan

Afghan Earthquake Survivors Face Deadly Winter Hardships Amid Taliban Restrictions and Limited Aid

Afghanistan’s recurring natural disasters – from earthquakes to extreme winters – highlight the country’s vulnerability, amplified by political isolation, economic hardship, and restrictive governance.

OWSA Contributor - 29 January 2026

Animals and wildlife

Nipah Virus Alert in West Bengal: Five Cases Confirmed, Nearly 100 Quarantined

As India battles the latest Nipah virus cluster, health officials emphasise that vigilance, rapid response, and public cooperation will be critical to preventing a larger outbreak.

OWSA Staff - 27 January 2026

Air

US Will Stop Considering Pollution’s Cost to Health

The EPA, which enforces federal environmental laws, said it would stop estimating the economic value of health benefits from reducing ozone and fine particulate matter, even though it acknowledges that they contribute to pulmonary disease, heart attacks, and premature deaths.

OWSA Contributor - 22 January 2026

Climate change

11-Year Streak of Record Global Warming Continues, Says UN Weather Agency

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2025 ranked as one of the three warmest years on record, underscoring the relentless grip of human-driven climate change even amid natural cooling influences.

OWSA Staff - 16 January 2026

Afghanistan

Fear of Deportation Brings Deadly Consequences for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

The holding centres often lack necessities like water and sanitation, and the people held there are lucky if they even receive two meals a day, as food stocks are often too low to supply enough meals. The need for blankets and winter kits is increasing.

OWSA Contributor - 13 January 2026

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Artificial Intelligence9 November 2026

Sri Lanka Moves to Speed Up Police Clearances for ICT Talent Seeking Global Contracts

Sri Lanka’s technology professionals operate in a global marketplace where speed and reliability of supporting documentation can decide outcomes.

Climate change9 November 2026

Global South Communities Demand Fossil Fuel Giants Pay for Climate Damage Ahead of COP31

The statement crystallises a simple principle: climate justice is not charity. It is accountability. Communities in Sri Lanka still recovering from Ditwah, Pacific Island nations facing existential sea-level rise, African farmers confronting prolonged droughts and South Asian workers enduring extreme heat are not asking for handouts.

Accountability6 November 2026

India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme.