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FCRA registration certificate validity extended

There is some good news on the last day of 2021. The validity of FCRA registration certificate has been extended today. There is some good...

OWSA Staff - 31 December 2021

Myanmar

Myanmar: EU slams junta for killing aid workers

The chorus for action against Myanmar's military junta is increasing following the Christmas Eve killing of aid workers attached to Save The Children. Now,...

OWSA Contributor - 31 December 2021

Agriculture

Release of tenth installment of PM-KISAN to be key feature of Prime Minister’s new year day itinerary

A function to mark the release of the tenth installment of PM-KISAN funds will be a key feature of Prime Minister's new year day...

OWSA Staff - 31 December 2021

Afghanistan

Afghanistan receives a consignment of 1800 metric tonnes wheat from Pakistan

A first consignment of wheat crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border at Torkham today. An initial consignment of 1,800 metric tonnes of wheat crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border-point...

OWSA Contributor - 30 December 2021

COVID-19

An optimistic WHO chief hopes 2022 marks the end of COVID’s acute stage

Hours before 2021 ends, the World Health Organisation director general expressed optimism that the coming year may mark the end of the acute stage...

OWSA Staff - 30 December 2021

Education for all

Tabled marriage bill in India may add to population decline

A bill before India's lawmakers proposes to raise marriageable age for women to 21 years. Already India’s fertility rate has dropped below replacement level....

SciDevNet - 30 December 2021

Governance

Private Players Enter India’s Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojna Health Insurance Scheme

Two private players been enrolled to conduct desk medical audits as part of the Jan Arogya Yojana, India's prestigious public health insurance project. The...

Khushi Malhotra - 30 December 2021

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Uneven partnerships could stifle attainment of SDGs

The 2030 agenda for sustainable development puts emphasis on equal partnerships. But lower-middle-income and low-income countries have fewer partnerships compared to rich nations, a...

SciDevNet - 30 December 2021

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