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    FAO’s GAP Programme Boosts Sri Lankan Agriculture Amid Economic Crisis

    Funded by the United Nations Sri Lanka Sustainable Development Goal Fund, the Good Agricultural Practices programme supports vegetable farmers in commercializing their produce and...
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    Finance and Economy

    USAID Announces $24.5 Million Grant to Boost Sri Lanka’s Market Growth and Governance

    The funds will be allocated through a Development Objective Grant Agreement between USAID and the Sri Lankan government. This investment aims to support local...
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    Disaster Management

    Thousands of Sri Lankans Await Aswesuma Benefits Amid Banking Hurdles

    The Aswesuma program, launched by President Ranil Wickremesinghe amidst economic turmoil last year, aims to aid vulnerable populations. Funded in part by the World...
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    Democracy

    Sri Lanka: Economic Reform Act on the Anvil

    “There’s a commonly held belief that taxes should be collected from the people gently, akin to plucking flowers without crushing them. However, criticism is...
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    Accountability

    Ranil Wickremesinghe’s House Burnt Down By Sri Lankan Protesters

    Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe’s private residence in Central Colombo has been set on fire by protesters demanding his government. Angry protesters have set...
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    Rasuwa Flood Disaster Leaves Dozens Missing as Rescue Operations Intensify

    Satellite data pointed to a glacial lake or landslide-related event similar to the deadly 2025 Bhote Koshi flood that killed nine and left 24 missing.
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    Bangladesh: UN Agencies Dominate Rohingya Funding as Local NGOs Marginalised

    At the same time, political engagement with Myanmar and regional actors remains essential to create conditions for voluntary return.
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    Bangkok Weighs Ban on Traditional Petrol Tuk-Tuks in City Centre

    Thailand is joining other Asian nations in prioritising cleaner urban mobility even when it means rethinking an iconic symbol of the city.

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    Aid

    Rasuwa Flood Disaster Leaves Dozens Missing as Rescue Operations Intensify

    Satellite data pointed to a glacial lake or landslide-related event similar to the deadly 2025 Bhote Koshi flood that killed nine and left 24 missing.
    Accreditation

    Bangladesh: UN Agencies Dominate Rohingya Funding as Local NGOs Marginalised

    At the same time, political engagement with Myanmar and regional actors remains essential to create conditions for voluntary return.
    Air

    Bangkok Weighs Ban on Traditional Petrol Tuk-Tuks in City Centre

    Thailand is joining other Asian nations in prioritising cleaner urban mobility even when it means rethinking an iconic symbol of the city.
    Accreditation

    Bangladesh: UN Agencies Dominate Rohingya Funding as Local NGOs Marginalised

    At the same time, political engagement with Myanmar and regional actors remains essential to create conditions for voluntary return.
    Education policy

    Nepal’s Sexuality Education Gap Leaves Students in the Dark

    At grades 9 and 10 – when many adolescents confront relationships, peer pressure and bodily changes – health becomes optional.

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