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    Climate Change Doubles Extreme Heat Days for Billions, Study Warns

    The study leverages tools like the Climate Shift Index to attribute temperature changes, providing a scientific basis for policy and public awareness.

    Earth’s Climate Swings Out of Balance: 2025 Caps Hottest Decade on Record; UN Declares Emergency

    The report arrives on World Meteorological Day under the theme “observing today to protect tomorrow.” It highlights how interconnected economies and societies remain vulnerable despite scientific progress.

    NACO Convenes ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ to Accelerate HIV Response in Priority Districts of Haryana and Delhi

    With sustained vigilance and coordinated action, officials expressed confidence that India is on track to declare HIV/AIDS under control by 2027.

    Super El Niño Alert: Global Temperatures Set for Unprecedented Spike as La Niña Fades

    Beyond records, impacts could include intensified heatwaves, coral bleaching, and disruptions to agriculture and water supplies across multiple continents. In regions like India, where monsoon rains support hundreds of millions, a developing El Niño often correlates with weaker rainfall, though exact outcomes depend on the event’s strength and timing.

    Thousands of Cyclone Ditwah Survivors in Sri Lanka Still Await Relief and Resettlement

    While approximately 90 per cent of the land identification process has been completed, displaced communities remain uncertain about when permanent housing will become available. For many survivors, the prolonged wait for safe housing continues to compound the trauma of the disaster.

    Sri Lanka Cabinet Endorses 14 Climate Resilience Measures After Cyclone Ditwah

    Government officials say the newly endorsed measures will be implemented through coordinated efforts across ministries, provincial authorities, and disaster-management agencies. The aim is to create a comprehensive national framework that integrates climate risk reduction into infrastructure planning, agriculture policy, and disaster response systems.

    India’s Obesity Crisis Deepens: 41 Million Children Affected in 2025, Projections Warn of 56 Million by 2040

    The Atlas urges a “whole-of-society” approach under the theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives.” Recommendations include food system reforms, anti-stigma campaigns, workforce training for compassionate care, and cross-sector partnerships involving agriculture, education, and trade.

    Sri Lanka: Rabies Claims 14 Lives; Health Authorities Sound Alarm

    The stray dog population remains high in many areas, and vaccinating a sufficient percentage of these free-roaming animals to achieve “herd immunity” is logistically difficult.
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    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.

    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.

    Measles Resurgence in Maldives: From Eradication Triumph to Public Health Alert

    After years of eradication, measles has returned to the Maldives with 11 confirmed cases in 2026, sparking urgent vaccination...

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    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.

    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.
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