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Bangladesh: Global Aid Groups Urgently Seek $934.5M to Support Rohingyas and Host Communities

oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | human rights, humanitarian aid, humanitarianism, refugees, social welfare

Dhaka [
Bangladesh
On Monday, NGOs and United Nations organizations called upon the global community to contribute $934.5 million in order to assist 1.48 million individuals.
Rohingya
refugees accommodated in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char
Bangladesh
I accommodate communities in UKHIYA and TEKNAF.

“Under the guidance of the Leadership
Bangladesh
the government, the 2025-26 Combined Action Plan (CAP) for
Rohingya
“NGO and the United Nations issued a joint statement announcing the launch of the Humanitarian Crisis initiative on March 24, 2025,” they said.

The JRP is a two-year funding proposal that outlines the collective approach the humanitarian sector aims to take in addressing the identified and communicated requirements of those in need.
Rohingya
“while introducing more sustainable approaches for refugees and the host communities impacted.” It stated.

As the refugee crisis reaches its eighth year, the UN along with its partners urge the global community to broaden their assistance in tackling the most critical requirements.
Rohingya
refugees and
Bangladesh
The statement read, ‘Communities that are hosting them,’

Persistent strife in Myanmar, shrinking funds, and pressing worldwide emergencies highlight the urgent need for the global community to increase support.
Rohingya
Refugees, who stay in an unstable condition, completely reliant on humanitarian assistance, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The 2025-26 Combined Response Plan (CRP) for the
Rohingya
A Humanitarian Crisis has united 113 collaborators and is now being introduced simultaneously by IOM and
UNHCR
under the guidance of the
Bangladesh
Government.

According to the IOM, in its eighth year, the
Rohingya
The humanitarian crisis continues to receive limited attention from the global community, yet the needs remain pressing.

Over half of the individuals living in these camps are females, increasing their vulnerability to gender-based violence and exploitation; additionally, one out of every three people faces this heightened risk.
Rohingya
refugees in
Bangladesh
falls within the age range of 10 to 24 years old. According to IOM, without proper educational resources, sufficient skill development, and avenues for self-sufficiency, these individuals face an uncertain future with limited prospects. (ANI)

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Nepal: India Assists in Laying Foundation Stone for New Educational Hub

oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | buildings, education, government, infrastructure, politics

Kathmandu [Nepal], March 24 (ANI): The foundation stone was laid for the construction of the Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Multipurpose Building at Dullu Municipality, Dailekh, in Nepal, on Monday. Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Multipurpose Building is being built with the Government of India’s financial assistance at the project cost of Nepali Rupees (NRs) 39 million.

The cornerstone was placed together by Ghanshyam Bhandari, who serves as the Minister for Social Development under the Karnali Provincial Government; Avinash Kumar Singh, a Counsellor at the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu; and Bharat Prasad Rijal, the Mayor of Dullu Municipality in Dailekh.

The Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School is getting a newMultipurposeBuilding funded bytheGovernmentofIndiawithaninvestmentofNRs. 39. 00millionundertheprogramme”Nepal-Indiadevelopmentcooperation”. ThisfundingfromtheIndiangovernmentisbeingusedtobuildastructurethatwillhavearoundthreeandahalffloors.It’llfeatureashowcaseforhandicrafsts,aibrary,culturalsectiondedicatedtoDulluKingdom,multipurposehallsofficespacesandothersupportingfacilities. Thishighimpactcommunitydevelopmentproject(HICDP),whichistakingplaceinconjunctionwithinvolvementbyDullumunicipalityinthedistrictDailekhispartofthesameinitiative.

The Social Development minister from the Karnali Province, the Mayor of Dullu Municipality, the Dailekh Chairperson, the School Management Committee and other stakeholders appreciated the developmental support being provided by the Indian Government to the people of Nepal.

They expressed confidence that the infrastructure being created would help the school students and local community learn about the history and culture of the Dullu Kingdom. It would also help create an improved environment for learning and contribute to the overall development of the education and culture sectors in Karnali Province of Nepal.

Since 2003, the Government of India has taken up over 563 HICDPs in Nepal in various sectors and has completed 495 projects. Amongst these, 15 projects are in Karnali Province, according to the Indian Embassy in Nepal press release. In addition to these, the Government of India has gifted 1009 ambulances and 300 school buses to various hospitals, health posts and educational institutions in Nepal. Amongst these, 50 ambulances and 8 school buses have been gifted in Karnali province, according to the press release.

The release further said, “As close neighbours, India and Nepal are engaged in wide-ranging and multi-sectoral cooperation. The implementation of HICDPs reflects the continued support of the Government of India in bolstering the efforts of the Government of Nepal in the growth and development of its people by augmenting infrastructure in priority sectors.”

Elected officials, governmental employees, social service providers, educators, pupils, and their caregivers were in attendance as well. (ANI)

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Williamson Speaks Candidly About Gill’s Captaincy Ambitions

oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | international cricket, leadership, sports

In New Delhi [India], on March 24 (via ANI), former New Zealand team leader Kane Williamson strongly feels that Shubman Gill possesses the attributes necessary to develop into an effective captain.

During his tenure with the Gujarat Titans in the previous season of the IPL, Williamson was led by Gill. While being part of the GT team, one of the ‘Fab Four,’ Williamson noted that Gill conveyed messages very clearly and demonstrated firmness in his ideas.

“He’s an exceptionally composed individual with a brilliant cricketing mind who genuinely cares for his teammates. He has clear ideas on how he intends to proceed, which I believe is a significant strength in leadership and highly contagious. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that he’s being considered for leadership roles within several Indian teams in the coming period,” Williamson stated to ESPNcricinfo.

“He has very distinct ideas about his approach to captaining, which is crucial. It’s not just having thoughts but believing in them strongly, learning continuously, and striving for improvement—qualities he possesses entirely. His potential shines through both in how he plays and adapts across formats, transitioning seamlessly between Test matches and T20s at an elite level. Therefore, I believe he stands out as a remarkable player who will also make an excellent leader,” he concluded.

Williamson stated that each leader has tasks to perform using their own set of abilities.

“Whether it’s with a bat, a ball, or anything else, your main objective is to choose the finest leader for your team. It seems they’ve recognized Shubman as this individual by involving him in potential deputy captain positions to gain insight into how the team’s leadership functions under Rohit [Sharma]. He has been remarkably successful at leading the team over an extended period,” he explained.

At the age of 25, Gill has been named Rohit Sharma’s vice-captain in ODIs. Although he possesses exceptional batting abilities, he hasn’t secured a consistent spot in every format. Williamson sees this elevation in Gill’s leadership role as an indication of the player who will guide India into the future.

“What I believe the vice-captaincy role truly signifies is having someone who will likely lead this squad ahead. The question then becomes: How do we integrate him more closely to understand why the Indian team has achieved such significant success? Clearly, they’ve implemented many effective strategies, and disseminating that knowledge seems crucial,” he stated.

“I have not truly witnessed him being overwhelmed. He is steadily progressing and improving. He has robust ambitions to maintain this trajectory, and I am confident that we will keep observing his growth in various other formats as well,” he mentioned additionally.

In his inaugural season leading the GT team in the lucrative league, Gill steered the Titans to an eighth-place finish, accumulating 12 points and suffering seven losses. (ANI)

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IIT Kanpur Unveils Game-Changing Seagrass Sponge for Emergency Bleeding Control (International Edition)

oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | emergencies, health, healthcare and medicine, innovation, technology

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), India, March 24 (ANI): Experts from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have
Department of Material Sciences and Engineering
(MSE) made significant progress in emergency medicine with the creation of a hemostatic sponge composed of seagrass and cellulose.

Intended to halt blood loss within just sixty seconds of use, this breakthrough could revolutionize
emergency care
In crucial scenarios like traffic collisions and injurious incidents.

The sponge is made from red seagrass, which is plentiful along India’s shorelines, and has been subjected to extensive testing, verifying its quick coagulation properties.

Boasting three patents to its credit, including one from DRDO and two others independently.
IIT Kanpur
As the primary creator, the sponge’s effectiveness and availability make it a crucial resource for emergency personnel.

Professor Vivek Verma from
Department of Material Sciences and Engineering
,
IIT Kanpur
explained, “This hemostatic sponge is the outcome of merging India’s natural wealth with advanced materials science. Utilizing agar and cellulose extracted from seaweed, we have created a degradable and affordable product capable of saving lives while promoting eco-friendly medical procedures. This marks considerable progress toward enhancing
emergency care
, particularly in regions where reaching healthcare services is challenging.”

Drawing inspiration from the water-wicking capabilities of conventional sponges, this breakthrough speeds up coagulation by extracting dampness from the wound area, cutting down clotting time from eight minutes to just one minute. Its lightweight design and compact storage make it perfect for inclusion in emergency aid supplies during incidents such as vehicular collisions, combat scenarios, or instances where prompt medical care might be scarce.

This innovation highlights
IIT Kanpur
is dedicated to developing cost-effective, locally produced healthcare solutions tailored to meet India’s specific needs. Human testing is set to commence shortly, with expectations of launching this innovative product into the market in the near future.

This groundbreaking product has the capability to greatly influence emergency medical care, enhancing survival rates during critical moments and making life-saving interventions more readily available across the country. (ANI)

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Flames Sweep School in Ekiti as Thunderstorm Sparks Major Evacuation

oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | education, educational systems, incident, news, schools

On Sunday, a blaze ignited by a thunderstorm devastated a school structure at Saint Peter’s Primary School in Igbemo Ekiti, completely destroying five classroom blocks.

During a heavy rainstorm that lasted for more than an hour, the event compelled educators to move students to a neighboring institution, the AUD Pilot Nursery and Primary School, so they could carry on with their studies.

On Monday, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who was represented by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, toured the location and guaranteed that the administration would swiftly reconstruct the building.

Oyebanji stated, “The demolished structure will be reconstructed in time so that both students and educators can feel relieved following the fire incident.”

I feel disheartened about this fire that occurred due to an enigmatic lightning strike. Even though the building has been destroyed, we are relieved that nobody was injured since the students and staff were away at their homes.

What caught my attention most was how quickly you transferred the students to a close-by school. This demonstrated the dedication of the State Universal Basic Education Board towards the educational development of these students and highlighted the importance of ensuring they remain competitive with peers from other institutions.

“We are assuring you that the structure shall be rebuilt back to normal shape so that the pupils and teachers can return to their original school in no distant time.”

In the meantime, following complaints from educators regarding unsanitary behaviors, the governor instructed to halt open defecation and waste disposal at the AUD Pilot School grounds.

The Education Secretary of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Mrs Adesola George-Ojo, emphasized the importance of finishing the school’s boundary fence to avoid additional environmental risks.

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