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Amnesty accuses global fashion brands of enabling repression of South Asian garment workers
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Amnesty accuses global fashion brands of enabling repression of South Asian garment workers

Amnesty International accused major global fashion brands on Thursday of benefiting from the repression of garment workers in South Asia, saying factory owners and governments in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are complicit in widespread labour rights abuses. In two reports released the same day, the human rights group said the industry’s business model...

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Koshi Barrage: All 56 sluices gate opened with increase in water levels

Relentless rain led to rising water levels in Saptakoshi river which resulted in the opening all 56 sluices of Koshi barrage. The water level in Saptakoshi river has crossed this year’s highest mark due to the continued torrential rainfall in the eastern hilly districts of Nepal, indicating an imminent danger to nearby districts. The Koshi Barrage...