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    Agriculture

    Brewing New Markets for Nepal’s Tea Trade

    The trends are driven by an export strategy that seeks higher market diversification and the planned establishment of a tea auction house for improved...
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    Human rights

    Discrimination Against Nepali Dalits Needs Urgent Action, Says Amnesty Report

    The State of Nepal falls short to protect Dalits, the report says, adding that distrust in the police and justice system goes together with...
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    Accountability

    A Disasters Law for Nepal

    Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more integrated, inclusive and equitable approaches to building resilience. By Laxmi Khanal Over 150 people were dead, 345...
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    Bio-diversity

    The Impact of Climate Change on a Biodiversity Hot Spot

    The convenings of the apex body in matter of climate action, the Climate Change Council that is chaired by the Prime Minister have been...
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    Freedom of speech and expression

    Moneylenders, Debtors Battle It Out on the Streets of Kathmandu

    The law has proven incapable of meeting the objectives it was framed for – the indebted people, who are back in Kathmandu, say that...
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    Education policy

    Nepal PM Prachanda Concerned About Money Outflow for Higher Education

    The Prime Minister was addressing the inauguration programme of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) – North Zone Vice Chancellors' Meet 2024 and the...
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    Accountability

    Power Struggles and Scandals in Nepal’s Political Sphere

    Nepal experienced political instability in 2023. Macroeconomic indicators improved and independent politicians gained traction ahead of the 2027 elections. Despite a series of major...
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    Accountability

    Humanitarian Cash Not Accelerating Aid Delivery in Nepal’s Earthquake Response

    Evidence accumulated over the past decade shows that in most contexts, cash effectively and efficiently meets people’s food, nutrition and other related essential needs,...
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    Civil society

    Sri Lanka Invites NGOs and Public to Pay Fines and Free 1,454 Eligible Prisoners

    The decision to open the door to external payment of fines is a pragmatic acknowledgement that not every person currently incarcerated needs to remain there.
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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis Deepens as Millions Cannot Afford Available Food Ahead of Winter

    Cherevko’s message was clear: the window for preventing a deeper emergency is closing. “We must act before winter, not after families have exhausted their options.”
    Climate change

    UN Agencies Sound Alarm as Record-Breaking El Niño Threatens Global Humanitarian Crisis

    The UN appeal comes at a moment when humanitarian funding is already stretched by multiple crises. While CERF has provided rapid support, broader donor commitments remain insufficient relative to the scale of projected need.

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    Civil society

    Sri Lanka Invites NGOs and Public to Pay Fines and Free 1,454 Eligible Prisoners

    The decision to open the door to external payment of fines is a pragmatic acknowledgement that not every person currently incarcerated needs to remain there.
    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis Deepens as Millions Cannot Afford Available Food Ahead of Winter

    Cherevko’s message was clear: the window for preventing a deeper emergency is closing. “We must act before winter, not after families have exhausted their options.”
    Clean tech

    UN Report Warns World on Track for 2.8°C Warming This Century as 1.5°C Limit Slips Beyond Reach

    Experts at UNEP say that the Emissions Gap Report 2026 does not abandon the 1.5°C goal. Instead it reframes the challenge: minimise the height and length of the overshoot and chart a credible return path.
    Civil society

    Sri Lanka Invites NGOs and Public to Pay Fines and Free 1,454 Eligible Prisoners

    The decision to open the door to external payment of fines is a pragmatic acknowledgement that not every person currently incarcerated needs to remain there.
    Civil society

    Nepal PM Prepares for Landmark India Visit Amid Projects and Persistent Disputes

    The outcome of the November meetings will shape not only the next phase of bilateral infrastructure cooperation but also the tone of Nepal-India relations.

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