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    Agri-business

    “Two Leaves and a Bud” Becoming Fiction: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Ceylon Tea

    Fernando cautioned that declining leaf quality, driven by erratic weather, could soon trigger a broader collapse in quantity and output.
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    Agri-business

    A Perfect Storm: How Global Conflicts and Climate Threats Are Pushing Nepal Toward a Food Crisis

    When the combined forces of exorbitant fuel, fertiliser scarcity, and a parched monsoon hit this year’s harvest, the crisis will move directly from the barren fields to the kitchen tables of millions of Nepalis.
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    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.
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    Climate change

    Trump Administration Disbands Key Federal Climate Science Advisory Committee

    As the federal government aggressively abdicates its traditional leadership role in climate science, the burden of addressing global warming is rapidly shifting to state and local governments, as well as the private sector.
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    Climate change

    Colombo Faces Deepening Water Crisis as Reservoirs Run Dry

    The possibility of an El Niño event during the upcoming southwest monsoon season raises concerns about below-average rainfall in the coming months
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    Agri-business

    Mandarins on the Move: Climate Change Forces Bhutan’s Citrus Heartland to Higher Ground

    The kingdom’s Gross National Happiness philosophy, which places equal weight on economic progress and environmental stewardship, faces a practical test here.
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    Climate change

    Poor Nations Face 10 Times More Heat Deaths by 2050 Says Climate Impact Lab; India Confronts Sharp Regional Risks

    The report’s central message is hopeful amid the grim projections: adaptation works when strategically deployed.
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    Climate change

    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.
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    Civil society

    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.
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    Accountability

    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.
    Early childhood development

    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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    Civil society

    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.
    Accountability

    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.
    Agriculture

    Heatwave-Driven Power Surge Tests India’s Energy Resilience as El Niño Looms for FY27

    India’s electricity sector has witnessed an unprecedented spike in consumption, driven by an intense and prolonged heatwave that gripped much of the country in May 2026.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

    As the delegation arrives in Dhaka, all eyes will be on the specifics of the reform agenda and financing assurances.
    Accountability

    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.

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