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    Transparency International Sri Lanka has raised issues regarding public officers in senior roles, who are legally restricted from political activities, actively participating in campaigning...
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    India: Swachh Bharat Mission Linked to Decline in Infant Mortality Rates

    The study, spanning a decade from 2011 to 2020, analysed data from 35 Indian states and 640 districts. Researchers focused on two key indicators:...
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    APEDA Facilitates Historic Export of Indian Pomegranates to Australia

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    Bangladesh: Interim Govt Sets Timeline for River Conservation; Accurate Mapping

    Each district will be tasked with developing a time-bound, cost-effective action plan to address illegal encroachments and pollution. This plan must be implemented through...
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    World Bank’s Latest Report Highlights India’s Economic Growth and Trade Challenges

    The report says that India's rapid economic growth and expansion has had a positive impact on the labour market. Urban unemployment rates, particularly for...
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    Sri Lanka Faces Rising Child Malnutrition Amid Controversial Import Tax Decisions

    Amid the economic challenges, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya introduced new regulations aimed at addressing corruption in the cereal import sector. Previously, import...
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    Mock Drill on Pandemic Preparedness conducted in Ajmer

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    Desperate Race Against Time: Mud-Choked Hydro Tunnels Hold Hundreds of Missing Workers

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