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JKJAAC to Launch Long marches in PoJK After failed government talks
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A ministerial team began preliminary talks with the core committee of the JKJAAC in Muzaffarabad late Thursday, after a widespread wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across the region. However, no substantial progress was achieved, prompting the civil society coalition to urge the public t
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Pakistan: Sindh United Party warns of eco devastation as protestors reject
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Leaders, activists, and supporters from Sindh United Party (SUP), growers' associations, and civil society staged a major rally against the federal government's plan to dig six new canals fed by the Indus River. Protesters, led by SUP's Syed Zain Shah, warned the project would devastate Sind
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Shimla Collective initiates 'Vision 2040' plan to attain net-zero emission
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Shimla Collective, an open platform of residents, institutions, and civil society groups, has initiated the Shimla Vision 2040 plan. The project aims to create a sustainable roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by addressing key urban issues through a people-centric approach.
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Pakistan: Sindh Rawadari hold rally against canal project, demand justice
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Several members and supporters from PPP-Shaheed Bhutto, JSQM, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, as well as other civil society groups and organizations, took part in the Sindh Rawadari rally.
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Protest erupts in PoGB as civil society demands immediate return of disapp
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The members of civil society gathered at Taus Chowk in Gupis-Yasin district of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit Baltistan on Friday to protest against the disappearance of 20-year-old Imran Khan, a youth from Qarqulti who has been missing for the past three weeks.
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Protests erupt in PoGB as legal professionals demand judicial reforms
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The protest, which began in the regional capital, Gilgit, has quickly gained momentum, attracting not only legal professionals but also civil society activists and concerned citizens. Their demands centre on overhauling the judicial structure, improving accountability, enhancing transparency
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UN investigates attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, says human rights chi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk met interim government Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, and other advisers, civil society member, students
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Kashmiri civil society pays homage to Maqbool Sherwani, who failed Pakista
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a historic step, which is the first of its kind, Kashmiri civil society paid a special homage to the late Maqbool Sherwani, who failed Pakistani raiders' invasion in 1947.
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Shiksha Samvaad Ignites National Momentum for Improving India's Public Edu
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26: Shikshagraha, a people's movement dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in India's public schools, took centre stage at Shiksha Samvaad - a collective dialogue on education equity, hosted by Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives. This g
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Building a Skilled Healthcare Workforce: Key to Strengthening India's Rura
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 23: India's rural healthcare system faces critical challenges, including a severe shortage of skilled professionals. Namrata Hinduja emphasizes the need for a well-trained workforce to provide quality care. The Hinduja Foundation advocates for collaboration between
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The Art of Living Wins Award at 5th National Water Awards (NWA) 2023
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 23: Guided by its founder, the world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living has once again received recognition for its exceptional contributions to water conservation in India. The organisation was ho
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AI adoption can unleash Rs 33.8 lakh crore of economic benefit to India in
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Google's new report on artificial intelligence (AI) emphasizes responsible AI development and suggests recommendations for policymakers, companies, and civil society.
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