type here...
More
    - Advertisement -

    Traditional Medicine

    Bio-diversity

    Himalayan Herbal Boom Turns to Bust: Livelihoods Crumble in Nepal’s High Altitudes

    Communities like those in Bajhang demonstrate remarkable resilience, but they cannot sustain the current trajectory alone.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Bio-diversity

    Karnali’s Yarsagumba Season Delayed Amidst Dwindling Yields and Mounting High-Altitude Dangers

    The provincial government of Karnali is attempting to delicately balance the immediate economic needs of its vulnerable citizens with vital, long-term ecological preservation.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Accountability

    Pakistan’s Escalating Public Health Crisis: Over 600,000 Unlicensed “Fake Doctors” Threaten Millions

    The crisis of Pakistan’s fake doctors is more than a regulatory failure; it is a stark reflection of healthcare inequities in one of the world’s most populous nations.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Bio-diversity

    Nepal’s High-Altitude Gold: The Unseen Lives of Yarsagumba Collectors

    Local communities, for their part, have begun to address some of these issues: they are forming their own trader groups to facilitate legal trade and negotiate better prices.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Bio-diversity

    Sri Lanka: Public Buying Spree During Pandemic Strains Ayurveda Supply Chain

    Ayurvedic manufacturers have found themselves unable to procure sufficient raw materials for medicine production.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agri-technology

    Researchers Uncover How Plants Make Anti-Tumour Drug Mitraphylline

    This allows researchers to recreate the compound in controlled settings, speeding up pharmaceutical development and reducing dependence on scarce natural sources.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka Grants First-Ever Licences for Cannabis Cultivation for Export

    Under the project’s terms, each investor is required to make a minimum capital investment of USD 5 million and deposit a USD 2 million bond with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as a performance guarantee.
    OWSA Contributor -
    India

    IPR and Commercialization in Ayush Systems: Towards Protecting Traditional Knowledge

    Participants emphasized the need for a unified vision to bolster research, policy frameworks, and educational initiatives that promote India’s rich traditional knowledge on the...
    OWSA Staff -
    12Page 1 of 2
    - Advertisement -

    Latest News

    Afghanistan

    UNICEF: 3.7 Million Afghan Children Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

    Without rapid and substantial additional funding, the outlook for the remainder of 2026 is grim, UNICEF says, as peak wasting season is underway.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Prime Minister Orders Feasibility Study on Universal Girls’ Stipends

    The Prime Minister’s directive places the Education Assistance Trust and relevant ministries under clear instructions to produce a concrete proposal.
    Climate change

    Nepal’s Silent Time Bombs: Why the Himalaya’s Melting Lakes Demand Urgent Action

    Lives already lost cannot be recovered. Lives still at risk can still be protected, but only if the warning is finally heeded.

    Must read

    Afghanistan

    UNICEF: 3.7 Million Afghan Children Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

    Without rapid and substantial additional funding, the outlook for the remainder of 2026 is grim, UNICEF says, as peak wasting season is underway.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Prime Minister Orders Feasibility Study on Universal Girls’ Stipends

    The Prime Minister’s directive places the Education Assistance Trust and relevant ministries under clear instructions to produce a concrete proposal.
    - Advertisement -

    You might also likeRELATED
    Recommended to you

    Bangladesh

    HRW Calls on Bangladesh to End Indefinite Detention of Awami League Figures

    HRW called on the authorities to investigate prison deaths, respect the presumption of innocence and uphold fair-trial rights.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agriculture

    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.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agriculture

    Prolonged Middle East Conflict Could Choke Asia-Pacific Growth, Spur Inflation and Hit Agriculture Hard: ADB

    With the region still recovering from previous shocks, the latest ADB analysis serves as a timely reminder of the region’s exposure to distant geopolitical events.
    OWSA Staff -
    Climate change

    Nepal’s Silent Time Bombs: Why the Himalaya’s Melting Lakes Demand Urgent Action

    Lives already lost cannot be recovered. Lives still at risk can still be protected, but only if the warning is finally heeded.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Prime Minister Orders Feasibility Study on Universal Girls’ Stipends

    The Prime Minister’s directive places the Education Assistance Trust and relevant ministries under clear instructions to produce a concrete proposal.
    Energy

    Sri Lanka Economy Nears Pre-Crisis Levels, Says Central Bank Governor

    As of mid-2026, the recovery continues to gather momentum, with growth projected in the 4-5 per cent range amid ongoing policy vigilance.

    Editor Picks

    Climate Change

    Hot Topics

    About OWSA

    OWSA aims to be the place global citizens turn to for news and views concerning human development from across SouthAsia – the kind of news untouched by the mainstream media. We do not sell fear.

    Follow Us

    © 2021 All Rights Reserved. www.owsa.in