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    Sri Lanka to Amend IMF-Backed Electricity Act Amid Policy Shift

    While the previous government’s reforms aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and private sector involvement, the Dissanayake administration appears to be prioritising a different approach, potentially curbing or modifying privatisation efforts.

    In Lok Sabha: Kisan Rail Facilitates Swift Transport of Perishables from Surplus Regions to Markets

    By shifting perishable transportation from road to rail, Indian Railways is not only improving supply chain efficiency but also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions.

    In Rajya Sabha: Women’s Safety Measures Under Umbrella Scheme being Strengthened, says Bandi Sanjay Kumar

    Over 34,626 officials have received specialised training on DNA evidence management and the use of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits, with 18,020 kits distributed across States/UTs.

    Global Wealth Plummets: Economic Catastrophe Looms with Rising Temperatures, Australian Study Warns

    The study highlights that the economic damage will not be evenly distributed. Developing nations, often located in regions more vulnerable to extreme weather events, will bear the brunt of the impact.

    In Lok Sabha: Early Warning Systems to Mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

    The Indian government has taken significant steps toward disaster risk reduction, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ten-point agenda on DRR.

    Where the Land Meets the Sea: Mangroves as Guardians of Life and Livelihoods

    The establishment of a Mangrove Co-Management Committee brought together villagers, local governance bodies, and women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to spearhead conservation efforts.

    Pakistan Begins Mass Repatriation of Afghan Refugees Amidst International Backlash

    The coming weeks will determine how the repatriation unfolds and whether diplomatic efforts can alter the course of what many fear could become one of the largest forced migrations in recent history.

    World Bank: $300 Million IDA Loan for Pakistan Clean Air Programme

    The programme would also develop an integrated pollutant and a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory system to provide a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing emissions data.
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    Sri Lanka: Families of the Disappeared Still Seek Answers After Decades of Waiting

    For the thousands still waiting, progress measured in interviews completed or payments disbursed feels painfully slow.

    Every Plant-Based Meat Alternative Tested Contained Fungal Toxins, UK Study Finds

    For now, the message is measured: the toxins are there, the amounts are currently low, but long-term patterns of consumption deserve closer attention.

    Nepal’s Deadly Glacier Floods: A Climate Wake-Up Call as Death Toll Tops 1,000

    In a heating world, communities on the climate frontline cannot be left waiting years for the resources they need to survive.

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    Sri Lanka: Families of the Disappeared Still Seek Answers After Decades of Waiting

    For the thousands still waiting, progress measured in interviews completed or payments disbursed feels painfully slow.

    Every Plant-Based Meat Alternative Tested Contained Fungal Toxins, UK Study Finds

    For now, the message is measured: the toxins are there, the amounts are currently low, but long-term patterns of consumption deserve closer attention.
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