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After nearly 50 years under the Baath Party, including 24 years of Bashar al-Assad's leadership, the collapse of Assad's regime marked the conclusion of a civil war that began in 2011.

Organized by Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Bangladesh, the event focused on this year’s theme, “Everything for Everyone,” highlighting the universal value of volunteerism. Speaking at the gathering, Hasan emphasized the critical role volunteers play in disaster management.

The call for sanctions coincides with international pressure for reform within Sri Lanka. Critics argue that the lack of accountability perpetuates a culture of impunity, allowing economic and human rights violations to continue unchecked.

The eShram portal aims to streamline access to government schemes, skilling opportunities, and social security measures, thus empowering unorganised workers.

Setting up forests or “tree islands” in large oil palm farms can help restore biodiversity and ecosystems by aiding the natural regeneration of native trees.

The Aswesuma programme is part of a broader strategy to rebuild public trust and enhance social equity as Sri Lanka continues its recovery from economic crises.

During the question hour in the Lok Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the central government of withholding MGNREGA funds meant for West Bengal for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, claiming it was an act of discrimination against the state.

Karnataka has leveraged the Blue Revolution scheme to modernize its fisheries sector, particularly in Dakshina Kannada District. Fishermen have transitioned from traditional wooden boats to fiber-reinforced plastic boats and advanced fishing methods like gillnet and deep-sea fishing.