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    Animals and wildlife

    No Fear When Vets Are Near

    As a young child growing up in a farming family, Dr Manoj Kumar Shahi knew he wanted to be a veterinarian and dedicate his...
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    Child Rights

    Is This Nepal’s Nirbhaya Moment?

    People, at times even a few thousands of them, have come out to rally in support of an abused Nepali woman, galvanized by a...
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    Child Rights

    Nepal Responsible for Torture, Rape and Killing of Teenage Girl: UN Rights Committee

    Nepal’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act specifically says that those responsible for sexual violence are not eligible for amnesty. But the authorities are yet...
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    Accountability

    Nepal: Ensuring that Local Polls are Truly Free and Fair

    Ensuring the code of conduct is followed, that candidacies are inclusive, and the expense ceiling is adhered to are as important as ensuring that...
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    Empowerment

    What One Radio Show And One Strong Woman Can Do

    Ramkali Mahato, a young woman leader from Nepal’s Terrai plains, uses her position of leadership to speak out against domestic violence in a community...
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    Accountability

    US–China Rivalry Complicates Development Aid in Nepal

    On 1 March 2022, Nepal’s coalition government, led by the Nepali Congress party, finally ratified the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)’s Nepal compact, a US$500 million infrastructure and...
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    Environment

    Nepal Unveils Its First Electric Vehicle

    The preliminary version of the eco-friendly two-wheeler was launched on Thursday. The scooter’s electric battery can sustain its run for 50 kilometres upon a...
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    Finance and Economy

    Democratic Nepal’s Backroom Politics Resemble Palace Intrigues of Yesteryears

    Life has been tough for the finance minister, especially with his political opponents gunning for him in the midst of an economic crisis the...
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    Agri-business

    El Niño Threatens Asia’s Rice Bowl: Drier Weather Patterns Set to Disrupt Key Tropical Crops in Late 2026

    For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
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    Child Labour

    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Seeks Public Input to Lift Tax-to-GDP Ratio to 20 Per Cent

    As the June 12 deadline approaches, the ministry will likely receive a wide array of ideas. The challenge will be synthesizing them into a coherent, actionable medium- to long-term strategy that delivers the 20 per cent target without compromising growth or equity.

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    Agri-business

    El Niño Threatens Asia’s Rice Bowl: Drier Weather Patterns Set to Disrupt Key Tropical Crops in Late 2026

    For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
    Child Labour

    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
    Disaster risk reduction

    Karachi’s Triple Crisis: Water, Gas, and Power Shortages Turn Eid Celebrations into a Daily Struggle for Survival

    As Karachi battles these shortages, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of urban infrastructure in rapidly growing megacities facing governance and maintenance challenges.
    Child Labour

    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
    Agri-business

    El Niño Threatens India’s 2026 Kharif Season: Strong Buffers Offer Hope Amid Monsoon Uncertainty

    While buffers exist, the interplay of El Niño with other climatic factors underscores the growing importance of climate adaptation in India’s agriculture-dependent economy.

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