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SDIP Media Mapping Updates Dec’13-Dec’14

Media Outlets catering to SDIP targeted audience/stakeholders Issues Print Media Description Channels Food Security One of the oldest English in , The Hindu Water Security (India) is also the third most-widely English read in Energy Security the country. The Hindu has an ‘opinion’ as well as ‘in- Climate Change depth’ section which features stories organised under individual categories, providing a resource for in-depth study of particular topics. With a brigade of effectual columnists, this paper has produced many powerful articles on various issues, including the ones stressing on bilateral water treaties between India and its neighbours, renewable energy issues and climate change and its impact on agriculture. This paper has intricately covered news related to bilateral treaties (water, energy) of India with Bangladesh, , Bhutan and .

Food Security The Economic This paper is a knowledge repository for all economic and Water Security Times (India) financial related news and information. This paper not just Energy Security covers news related to Indian markets but world markets Climate Change as a whole. Detailed news reporting as well opinions of various eminent scholars and journalists are published by this paper. News related to all the four issues (food, water, energy security and climate change) has been extensively covered by this paper where the writers have provided their personal opinions on the issues based upon their level of expertise on a particular professional field. The paper has a vast readership in India.

Food Security Another widely read newspaper, this English daily has Water Security (India) covered all the news related to developments in the food, Energy Security water and energy sectors of South Asia. This paper has a Climate Change niche outreach in India. Looking at the recent news trend, a lot has been published in this newspaper regarding SDIP issues.

Food Security Business Founded in 1975, this English Daily has a vast outreach in Water Security Standard India with readership in over 1,000 towns and cities. This Energy Security (India) paper is in par with when it comes to Climate Change readership and brand loyalty. Numerous news/articles have been published in this paper dealing with food, water, energy and climate change issues.

Food Security Live The second largest English business newspaper in India, Water Security (India) this paper has been producing news and articles on the Energy Security four issues. Academicians, CSOs, policy makers, etc. are Climate Change the niche readership of this paper. Mint doesn't think of itself as a but focus instead on the bigger stories of the day, along with policy analysis on

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various issues.

Food Security Financial The Financial Express is one of the best newspapers in Water Security Express India and Bangladesh respectively, focusing on all the Energy Security (India & issues centred in the economies of both the countries. Climate Change Bangladesh) From international trade, to free markets, to news in the food, water and energy sectors -this paper has been publishing news and articles on the aforementioned issues. Moreover, the FE columns and editorials articulate their opinion succinctly. Food Security Launched in 1994, this is the only Indian newspaper Water Security (India) (English daily) with an international edition (). Energy Security Substantial amount of news have been covered up by this Climate Change newspaper on SDIP focus issues. The paper has a number of articles focusing on the regional theme.

Food Security This newspaper has a major coverage in the northern parts Water Security (India) of India mainly covering the states of Punjab, , Energy Security and Uttrakhand. It is one of the oldest Climate Change English dailies of the region and has a vast readership. A lot of news in the paper deals with the four focuses areas, majorly on water and food security in the Indus basin.

Food Security Fourth most-widely read newspaper in India, The Water Security (India) Telegraph has consistently published articles centring on Energy Security the theme of climate change, agriculture, energy issues, Climate Change water sharing issues etc. The main strength of this paper is good quality and content of news and articles. The news is intricately covered and well-articulated. This paper has a major influence in the eastern part of India and therefore a lot has been covered on transboundary water and energy issues between India and Bangladesh, agricultural practices in eastern Gangetic and Brahmaputra plains and effects of climate change on agricultural sector.

Food Security Daily News & Launched in 2005, this English daily has targeted younger Water Security Analysis Indian generation. This paper has covered sufficient Energy Security (India) amount of news in the four issues in India and within Climate Change South Asia as well.

Food Security This is one of the best business newspapers in India. Water Security (India) Apart from daily business news and analysis, lots of news Energy Security in the paper has been focused on food, water and energy Climate Change security throughout the world.

Food Security The Indian This newspaper is working at par with its contemporaries. Water Security Express (India) has covered almost all the news Energy Security related to transboundary water sharing, conflicts and Climate Change issues between India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. It

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was noted that the news coverage on water and energy issues between India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh has accurately been covered and presented by this paper. A lot has also been covered on climate related topics, environment and agriculture as well.

Food Security The This paper has an excellent coverage of news related to Water Security Independent food, water and energy security issues faced by Energy Security (Bangladesh) Bangladesh. A lot has been covered on the topics of Climate Change Teesta water sharing, Bangladesh’s relation with India with respect to transborder water sharing, renewable energy sharing, climate change and its impact on agriculture, and so on.

Food Security of Holding the tag of being the most-widely read English Water Security India (India) newspaper in India, TOI paper has fairly covered news Energy Security related to the all four SDIP focus areas. The major Climate Change strength of this newspaper is its valuable list of loyal readership along with its ‘goodwill’.

Food Security The Kathmandu This newspaper has a substantial amount of articles and Water Security Post (Nepal) news on SDIP issues, specifically on transborder water Energy Security sharing and renewable energy. As compared to other Climate Change Nepalese English dailies, more information can be found on this paper on food, water and energy security issues.

Food Security Kuensel Kuensel, one of the oldest newspapers in Bhutan, has Water Security (Bhutan) garnered goodwill due to its wide coverage (hard copy & Energy Security online) coverage throughout Bhutan. Fair amount of Climate Change information is covered on food, water, energy and climate change issues in Bhutan.

Food Security The Daily Star This English daily has covered news related to food, water Water Security (Bangladesh) and energy issues in the Brahmaputra region covering Energy Security Bangladesh and parts of India. Climate Change

Food Security The Daily Sun This English daily has covered news related to food, water Water Security (Bangladesh) and energy issues in the Brahmaputra region covering Energy Security Bangladesh and parts of India. Climate Change

Food Security Outlook (India) Outlook has a very respectable position in Indian media Water Security fraternity and is considered to be one of the best Energy Security magazines on current affairs in India. The articles and Climate Change cover stories in this magazine have thoroughly covered India’s issues on water sharing, renewable energy, agriculture and climate change. Many articles have been voicing the need for regional cooperation in South Asia in

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the ambits of food, water and energy security.

Food Security Another widely read magazine in India, India Today Water Security (India) mostly focuses on current issues in India with more Energy Security emphasis on political factors affecting India in various Climate Change sectors. It has been publishing decent amount of news/articles related to all the four issues.

Food Security Himal This is the only magazine in the entire South Asian region Water Security SouthAsia that is working on different issues facing the South Asia Energy Security (Nepal) region as a whole. This magazine has quality articles on Climate Change all the SDIP objectives.

Food Security Frontline (India) This magazine is published by one of the revered media Water Security groups in India, The Hindu. Frontline has judiciously Energy Security covered articles and news on all the four issues of climate Climate Change change, food security, energy security and water security. Many renowned Indian columnists and academicians have provided their personal opinions on these issues through this magazine.

Food Security Down to Earth This magazine has comprehensively researched and well Water Security (India) verified articles and stories on different environmental Energy Security issues. One of the best sources for accessing information Climate Change on science and environment issues, this magazine is the only magazine in India that produces articles and stories specific to the previously mentioned issues.

Food Security The It is the highest circulated and one of the most revered Water Security Tribune English dailies in North-. Many news and Energy Security (India) articles in this paper focus on development issues in the Climate Change food, water and energy sectors faced by the North-Eastern states of India. Food Security This English daily also caters to the entire North-Eastern Water Security (India) region of India. This paper has fairly covered the four Energy Security issues in the Brahmaputra basin. Climate Change

Food Security The Himalayan This English daily has recently entered the brigade of Water Security Times (Nepal) newspapers in Nepal. The online version of this paper is Energy Security also highly popular and is one among the most visited Climate Change websites in Nepal. This paper has covered substantial amount of information on the four issues in the national and regional context.

Food Security New Spotlight This fortnightly magazine, discusses the political, Water Security News Magazine economic, social, cultural and ecological issues of Nepal. Energy Security (Nepal) Many subject experts contribute articles in this magazine Climate Change that are well researched and succinctly written.

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Food Security My Republica This English daily in Nepal has a partnership with the Water Security (Nepal) International New York Times and its news/articles are Energy Security considered to have big influence amongst Nepali Climate Change policymakers and diplomats. This paper has produced substantial amount of information on the four issues in the Nepali basin.

Food Security The Nation This newspaper has a reputation of being the most quoted Water Security (Pakistan) Pakistani newspaper in international media. News on Energy Security Indus Water Treaty and problems of both the nations Climate Change (India and Pakistan) on Kashmir in relation to building of dams for hydropower generation has thoroughly been covered by this paper.

Food Security Science, This multidisciplinary journal published quarterly by the Water Security Technology, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST). It Energy Security and aims to target both the policy making and the academic Climate Change Development communities concerned with the impact of science, (Pakistan) technology, innovation and development process on industrial, economic, and social growth, particularly in developing economies. Multidisciplinary in scope, the journal publishes articles that accentuate research, development and application within all fields of engineering, science and technology. This journal has been publishing papers on SDIP related issues.

Food Security Monthly Monthly Economic Affairs is an ABC Certified English Water Security Economic language magazine published with monthly frequency Energy Security Affairs from Islamabad, which provides its readers a thorough Climate Change (Pakistan) economic analysis, research reports, corporate updates and tidings of new technologies and products. This magazine has covered news and articles related to SDIP topics.

Food Security Herald Herald is Pakistan's most widely read and respected Water Security (Pakistan) monthly news-magazine The magazine is known for its Energy Security rapid and detailed response to events of national Climate Change significance and its ability to provide crucial in-depth coverage when the need for information is at its highest. This magazine has covered news and articles related to SDIP topics.

Food Security Technology Technology Times is the first ever weekly newspaper of Water Security Times Pakistan in the field of Science and Technology. Not only Energy Security (Pakistan) limited to one or two sectors but addressing the whole Climate Change scenario of country's technological development either it's in Information Technology, Telecom, Agriculture, Environment, Higher Education or Energy. This

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newspaper has covered news and articles related to SDIP topics.

Dawn Dawn is one of the oldest and most revered English (Pakistan) newspapers in Pakistan. This paper has extensively Water Security covered news on water woes of Pakistan, its relation with India and so on. A lot has been written in this paper on water sharing of Indus River between India and Pakistan. Many renowned scholars have provided their opinions on this issue through this newspaper. Apart from water, a plethora of news/articles can be found in this paper that is relevant to SDIP focus issues.

thethirdpole.net This portal is totally dedicated for disseminating (India) information on Asia’s water crisis, climate change issues, Water Security etc. Lots of articles in this portal have been written on the need for cooperation on transborder water sharing and many experts have provided their opinions on the same issue. This portal is accessible in four languages-English, , , Nepali and Bangla.

The Express The Express Tribune is the first internationally affiliated Tribune newspaper in Pakistan. Partnered with The International Water Security (Pakistan) New York Times – the global edition of The New York Times – the paper caters to the modern face of Pakistan. With its ground breaking layouts created by an international award winning designer, the paper offers a stimulating visual experience designed to make stories come alive on paper.

Pak Observer This newspaper has many opinions on Pakistan’s water Water Security (Pakistan) woes and water sharing issues in relation to its immediate neighbour-India.

Energy and This is Bangladesh’s first and only fortnightly magazine Power that reports on the energy and power sector of Energy Security (Bangladesh) Bangladesh. Energy and Power has recently joined the list of media tools and in a very short course of time, this magazine has gained respect for the kind of work it is delivering to the public.

Energy Bangla This online newspaper provides the latest information of (Bangladesh) Bangladesh’s energy sector along with some focus on environmental issues. Separate news/articles can be found Energy Security for gas sector, petroleum sector, power sector, coal sector, etc. This media source is specially providing information to researchers, academicians, government and other niche groups of people.

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Energy Security Bhutan This paper is one amongst the few English dailies in Observer Bhutan. This paper has fairly covered issues on renewable (Bhutan) energy.

India This portal has the latest information on issues related to Climate Change Environment environment. There is a separate section on renewable Portal (India) energy in this portal.

Terra Green This magazine specifically deals with information on Climate Change (India) environment, energy and sustainable development.

Regional Language Print Media Channels Issues Media Tool Language Description Food Security Dainik Hindi is the most read and Water Security Jagran circulated Hindi daily in India with an Energy Security (India) average Issue Readership (AIR) of 16.37 Climate Change million. This paper carries reports on water, agriculture, energy and about other areas in India and also in South Asia.

Food Security Hindi This is India’s one of the widely read Hindi Water Security (India) dailies. This paper carries reports on water, Energy Security agriculture, energy and about other areas in Climate Change India and also in South Asia.

Food Security Dainik Hindi This is India’s one of the three leading Hindi Water Security Bhaskar dailies. It carries news reports and articles Energy Security (India) on the four mentioned issues within India Climate Change and some on South Asia as well.

Food Security Navbharat Hindi This is the largest circulated Hindi daily in Water Security Times three major cities in India. This paper has Energy Security (India) covered reports and articles on SDIP issues. Climate Change

Food Security Annapurna Hindi This Nepalese daily has been covering Water Security Post reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security (Nepal) Climate Change

Food Security Bizmandu Nepali This Nepalese daily has been covering Water Security (Nepal) reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security Climate Change

Food Security Kuensel Dzongkha This Bhutanese daily has been covering Water Security (Bhutan) reports and articles on SDIP issues.

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Energy Security Climate Change

Food Security Bhutan Dzongkha This Bhutanese daily has been covering Water Security Observer reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security (Bhutan) Climate Change

Food Security Asomiya Assamese This Assamese daily has been covering Water Security Khabar reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security (Assam, Climate Change India)

Food Security Dainik Assamese This Assamese daily has been covering Water Security Agradoot reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security Climate Change Food Security Axomiya Assamese This Assamese daily has been covering Water Security Khabar reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security (Assam, Climate Change India)

Food Security Amar Assamese This Assamese daily has been covering Water Security Axom reports and articles on SDIP issues. Energy Security (Assam, Climate Change India)

Food Security The Daily Bengali The Daily Prothom Alo is mostly granted Water Security Prothom and gone through by people all over Energy Security Alo Bangladesh. The online version of Prothom Climate Change (Bangladesh Alo Newspaper is published in both English ) and Bangla Language. The paper has been covering reports and articles on SDIP issues.

Food Security Anadabazar Bengali This is a leading Bengali daily by ABP Water Security Patrika group published in , and Energy Security (West New . The Telegraph is a sister Climate Change ) publication of . The paper has been covering reports and articles on SDIP issues.

Food Security Ei Samay Bengali This is another leading Benglai daily in Water Security (West . The paper has been covering Energy Security Bengal) reports and articles on SDIP issues. Climate Change

Food Security The News Urdu Jang Group of Newspapers is Pakistan's Water Security and Jang largest group of newspapers and the

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Energy Security (Pakistan) publisher of the Urdu newspaper the Daily Climate Change Jang, The News International, Mag Weekly, and GEO News, an Urdu news channel, is affiliated with the group. The newspaper has been covering reports and articles on SDIP issues.

Gender Sensitive Media in South Asia

Looking at the growing importance of inclusive development approach, women and girls have been at the centre of development debate in South Asia over the years and the importance of gender sensitisation of media on this issue has been a matter of concern for the entire region. But media has not been very active in reporting news centring gender aspects. During CUTS Media Mapping exercise it was noted that very few information was available on women oriented news in SDIP focus domains while plenty of general news is available in issues related to food, water & energy, regional cooperation, etc. It was also noted that newspapers in the North-eastern region of India like , The Sentinel etc. have been writing news reports on gender and social issues more as compared to other Indian dailies. This is quite evident from the fact that women in NE Indian States of Brahmaputra are more empowered than in other parts of India and Bangladesh.

Mainstreaming gender and social issues in the development process depends upon the attention given to these issues by the government and other development agencies. Of all the three river basins, women in the Indian part of Brahmaputra basin are more progressive and consequently media has played an integral part in advocating developments related to gender and social inclusion issues. In all the other river basins, limited attention is currently given to issues of gender and social inclusion and hence, the media is also not paying more heed to these issues and its role is quite limited.

Considering the pertinence of media sensitisation on gender and social inclusion issue, CUTS plan to conduct local, national and regional media sensitisation workshops in all the five project countries during 2015 and 2016. To make this exercise more inclusive and impactful, CUTS will take help from all of its strategic partners. A strong association with print and electronic media is expected to lead to an effective dissemination of the research findings, stimulate policy debate, promote endorsement of research findings, and create conducive environment for the necessary policy and practice changes in SDIP domains of change.

In our upcoming perception survey, CUTS will map stakeholders’ perception on pre- identified issues and their expected solutions. Based on stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions, the perception study will analyse what people think as key challenges in their region (with an emphasis on the gender and social inclusion aspects) and what could be a solution and weigh that vis-à-vis the technical solutions being considered at the policy level. Gender oriented messages as analysed from our study will be advocated to various stakeholders, Media being one. Eventually, CUTS will organise capacity building workshops with the Media with an objective to make this fraternity more gender aware and friendly.

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Media Tool Type Language Basin Priority (Indus, Ganges & Brahmaputra) The Hindu Newspaper English All the three river basins Financial Times Newspaper English All the three river basins Newspaper English All the three river basins Live Mint Newspaper English All the three river basins Financial Express Newspaper English All the three river basins Asian Age Newspaper English All the three river basins The Indian Express Newspaper English All the three river basins Daily News & Analysis Newspaper English All the three river basins Newspaper English All the three river basins The Daily Star Newspaper English All the three river basins Newspaper English All the three river basins Outlook Magazine English All the three river basins India Today Magazine English All the three river basins Himal South Asia Magazine English All the three river basins Frontline Magazine English All the three river basins Down to Earth Magazine English All the three river basins Thethirdpole.net Internet English All the three river portal basins India Environment Portal Internet English All the three river Portal basins Dainik Jagran Newspaper Hindi All the three river basins Amar Ujala Newspaper Hindi All the three river basins Terra Green Magazine English All the three river basins The Telegraph Newspaper English Brahmaputra

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The Independent Newspaper English Brahmaputra The Daily Star Newspaper English Brahmaputra The Daily SUN Newspaper English Brahmaputra Dhaka Tribune Newspaper English Brahmaputra The Assam Tribune Newspaper English Brahmaputra The Sentinel Newspaper English Brahmaputra Energy and Power Magazine English Brahmaputra Energy Bangla Newspaper English Brahmaputra Bhutan Observer Newspaper English/ Brahmaputra Dzongkha Kuensel Newspaper English/ Brahmaputra Dzongkha Asomiya Khabar Newspaper Assamese Brahmaputra Newspaper Assamese Brahmaputra Axomiya Khabar Newspaper Assamese Brahmaputra Amar Axom Newspaper Assamese Brahmaputra The Daily Prothom Alo Newspaper Bengali Brahmaputra The Kathmandu Post Newspaper English Ganges My Republica Newspaper English Ganges Annapurna Post Newspaper Nepali Ganges Bizmandu Newspaper Nepali Ganges Nepali Times Newspaper English Ganges New Spotlight News Magazine English Ganges Magazine Environment Nepal Internet English Ganges Portal Anadabazar Patrika Newspaper Bengali Ganges Ei Samay Newspaper Bengali Ganges Dawn Newspaper English Indus The Nation Newspaper English Indus The Tribune Newspaper English Indus Pak Observer Newspaper English Indus Monthly Economic Affairs Magazine English Indus Herald Magazine English Indus Technology Times Newspaper English Indus The News and Jang Newspaper Urdu Indus

Media Channels Links to articles The Hindu  The battle for water http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-battle-for- water/article5707274.ece  Cleaning the Ganga, step by step http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/cleaning-the-ganga- step-by-step/article6105068.ece  Australia offers assistance for cleaning up the Ganga http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/australia-offers-

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assistance-for-cleaning-up-the-ganga/article6637263.ece  Rebuilding a regional architecture http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/rebuilding- a-regional-architecture/article6628389.ece  India needs to take the lead http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-on-indias- climate-change-agreement-and-energy- efficiency/article6739278.ece?homepage=true The Economic  SAARC summit: Pakistan under pressure to save trade agenda Times http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Saarc- summit-Pakistan-under-pressure-to-save-trade- agenda/articleshow/45293359.cms  India seeks to bolster regional power as South Asia leaders meet http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign- trade/india-seeks-to-bolster-regional-power-as-south-asia- leaders-meet/articleshow/45280313.cms  Nepal, India agree on proper utilization of water resources http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ne pal-india-agree-on-proper-utilisation-of-water- resources/articleshow/44850580.cms Financial Times  Cross border power: Problem or solution for South Asia http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2014/12/08/cross-border- power-problem-or-solution-for-south-asia/?Authorised=false  Climate change to slash south Asian GDP, development bank warns http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/88f4001a-2756-11e4-a46a- 00144feabdc0.html#axzz3NdgZuu8J

Live Mint  SAARC summit: India stresses on need for connectivity, cooperation http://www.livemint.com/Politics/v4Hb3lrxshwBbagkCb5jGM/ Narendra-Modi-says-close-ties-with-neighbours-top- priority.html  SAARC summit nears failure as Pakistan, India differ http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ryP8JVeOs40QPK3ghWfHR J/Narendra-Modi-seeks-to-bolster-regional-power-at-Saarc- summi.html  Why it pays to solve India’s water crisis  http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/notlxdP3TIxwdaEj0PPeXJ/ Why-it-pays-to-solve--water-crisis.html  Tough choices ahead for India’s energy security http://www.livemint.com/Industry/l5wOJA3LbNvIx9LvReZ5zI /Tough-choices-ahead-for-Indias-energy-security.html Financial Express  Sustainability of local technology Bangladesh http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2014/03/29/25852  Challenges of climate change for agriculture http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2014/10/10/60259  launched to promote investment in renewable energy

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http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2014/10/29/63516  Delta Plan 2100 launched for water, food security http://www.thefinancialexpress-bd.com/2014/08/28/52957 The Telegraph  The Other Illiteracy- The Indian road to unsustainability http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140809/jsp/opinion/story_186 85110.jsp#.VH1iHjGUfsE  System to monitor groundwater http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140214/jsp/northeast/story_17 933558.jsp#.VH1iJjGUfsE  Forget gold – invest in water http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/1 1081169/Forget-gold-investing-in-water-could-generate-far- greater-returns-over-time.html Business Line  Sustainability and food security http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/sustainability- and-food-security/article5593907.ece  What SAARC can and cannot do http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/g- parthasarathy/what-saarc-can-and-cannot- do/article6658760.ece?homepage=true  Securing India’s nuclear energy future http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/securing-indias- nuclear-energy-future/article5960230.ece The Tribune  SAARC agrees to trade in electricity http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/saarc-agrees-to-trade- in-electricity/11780.html  In Nepal, Modi talks of greater regional integration http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/in-nepal-modi-talks- of-greater-regional-integration/10809.html  Need to be a generous neighbour Benefits of sub-regional cooperation http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140908/edit.htm#4  Pakistan stalls inking of SAARC connectivity agreements http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/pakistan-stalls- inking-of-saarc-connectivity-agreements/11063.html Daily News &  India-Pakistan friction threatens South Asia trade at Himalayan Analysis summit http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-pakistan-friction- threatens-south-asia-trade-at-himalayan-summit-2038836  Why is South Asia crumbling while other regions bond? http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-why-is-south-asia- crumbling-while-other-regions-bond-1918313  India–Bangladesh trade can double to USD 10 billion by 2018: CII http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-bangladesh-trade- can-double-to-usd-10-billion-by-2018-cii-1997586  CWC red-flags move on India-Australia cooperation on Ganga http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-cwc-red-flags-move-on- india-australia-cooperation-on-ganga-2034991

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The Indian Express  States and the SAARC http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/states-and- the-saarc/  India in Numbers: To become renewable energy superpower, our first lessons must come from North East http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/india-as- renewable-energy-superpower-our-first-lessons-should-start-in- the-north-east/#sthash.fs9g254O.dpuf  SAARC calls for regional power grid http://indianexpress.com/article/business/saarc-calls-for- regional-power-grid/  Towards a climate deal http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/towards-a- climate-deal/ The Independent  Increase Aus paddy cultivation for food security, say experts http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_con tent&view=article&id=227839:increase-aus-paddy-cultivation- for-food-security-say-experts&catid=95:national&Itemid=141  South Asia: On the cusp of regional connectivity http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_con tent&view=article&id=238770:south-asia-on-the-cusp-of- regional-connectivity&catid=169:op-ed&Itemid=201  Energy security on Indo-Bangla talks menu http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_con tent&view=article&id=209529:energysecurityonindobanglatalk smenu&catid=132  ‘Raise water-sharing disputes at international forums’ http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_con tent&view=article&id=234507:raise-water-sharing-disputes-at- international-forums&catid=132:backpage&Itemid=122  Dhaka-Delhi consensus on water sharing stressed http://www.theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_con tent&view=article&id=215671:dhaka-delhi-consensus-on- water-sharing-stressed&catid=161:region&Itemid=193 The Times of India  Multiple schemes flood agriculture sector http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Multiple- schemes-flood-agri-sector/articleshow/45276530.cms  'Will implement food security act from 2015' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Will- implement-food-security-act-from- 2015/articleshow/45065667.cms  Researchers float plan of ‘water security bill’ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Researchers-float- plan-of-water-security-bill/articleshow/40639724.cms  Centre for water resources development and management trains officials for water security http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Centre-for- water-resources-development-and-management-trains-officials- for-water-security/articleshow/39076115.cms

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 Water security plan to identify, map sources http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Water-security- plan-to-identify-map-sources/articleshow/32441106.cms  Solar Gas technology, a hope for energy security in India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Solar-Gas- technology-a-hope-for-energy-security-in- India/articleshow/27474916.cms The Daily Star  Development of renewable energy in Bangladesh http://www.thedailystar.net/development-of-renewable-energy- in-bangladesh-49670  Sustainable drinking water: Aila's enduring effects http://www.thedailystar.net/sustainable-drinking-water-ailas- enduring-effects-40779  Bangladesh's water diplomacy: Crucial need for national unity and consensus http://www.thedailystar.net/op-ed/bangladeshs-water- diplomacy-crucial-need-for-national-unity-and-consensus- 21467  The Daily SUN  Farmer Field School: A sustainable agriculture extension approach - http://www.daily-sun.com/details_yes_05-01-2013_Farmer- Field-School:-A-sustainable-agriculture-extension- approach_370_2_5_1_1.html  Bangladesh going solar in a big way http://www.daily- sun.com/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=14- 05-2014&type=Bangladesh-going-solar-in-a-big- way&pub_no=854&cat_id=1&menu_id=3&news_type_id=1& ndex=22 Dhaka Tribune  Food, water, land security stressed for sustainable development dpuf http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/oct/23/food- water-land-security-stressed-sustainable-development  PM: 3 million more to get renewable energy http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/nov/06/pm-3- million-more-get-renewable-energy  ‘Bangladesh a big market for power plant equipment’ http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/nov/19/%E2% 80%98bangladesh-big-market-power-plant- equipment%E2%80%99 Himal SouthAsia  Ambitious agenda for food security http://himalmag.com/ambitious-agenda-food-security/  In search of food sovereignty http://himalmag.com/search-food-sovereignty/  Sowing Revolution http://himalmag.com/sowing-revolution/  Seeding the future http://himalmag.com/seeding-the-future/

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 Deeper water http://himalmag.com/deeper-water/  The tenuous future of climate migrants http://himalmag.com/tenuous-future-climate-migrants/  The imperial roots of hunger http://himalmag.com/imperial-roots-hunger/ Down to Earth  World headed for water crises by 2040 http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/world-headed-water- crises-2040  Bangladesh wins maritime dispute with India http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/bangladesh-wins- maritime-dispute-india  South Asia headed for longer heat waves, warm spells http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/south-asia-headed- longer-heat-waves-warm-spells  Climate change affecting jobs in South Asia http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/climate-change- affecting-jobs-south-asia Dawn  Climate change: Food security should be top priority for Pakistan http://www.dawn.com/news/1082639  ‘Water security linked to national security’ http://www.dawn.com/news/1146921  Food security major issue for Sindh http://www.dawn.com/news/1052776  VIEW FROM ABROAD: Water wars of the 21st century http://www.dawn.com/news/1147929  Pakistan faces threat of water scarcity http://www.dawn.com/news/665772/pakistan-faces-threat-of- water-scarcity  ‘World Bank needs to revisit Indus waters treaty’ http://www.dawn.com/news/1060508  Water treaty and peace http://www.dawn.com/news/661803/comment-and-analysis- water-treaty-and-peace Thethirdpole.net  Shrinking rivers reshape rituals in Bangladesh http://www.thethirdpole.net/shrinking-rivers-reshape-rituals-in- bangladesh/  South Asian countries boost energy cooperation and call for legally binding climate deal by 2015 http://www.thethirdpole.net/south-asian-countries-boost- energy-cooperation-and-call-for-legally-binding-climate-deal- by-2015/  India and Nepal sign deal to build another mega-dam http://www.thethirdpole.net/india-and-nepal-sign-deal-to-build- another-mega-dam/  Regional distrust fuelling water conflicts in South Asia http://www.thethirdpole.net/regional-distrust-fuelling-water- conflicts-in-south-asia/

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 Dams responsible for South Asia’s sinking deltas http://www.thethirdpole.net/dams-responsible-for-south-asias- sinking-deltas/  How climate change will impact South Asia – latest IPCC report http://www.thethirdpole.net/how-climate-change-will- impact-south-asia-latest-ipcc-report/  What can South Asia expect from the UN climate talks in Lima? http://www.thethirdpole.net/what-can-south-asia-expect- from-the-un-climate-talks-in-lima/ The Kathmandu  “Arsenic-affected drinking water hampers settlement”, Post http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathmandu- post/2014/03/26/news/arsenic-affected-drinking-water- hampers-settlement/260901.html  “Contractor charges higher price for subsidised rice”, http://www.ekantipur.com/2014/03/09/national/contractor- charges-higher-price-for-subsidised-rice/386437.html  “States agree on ‘free’ power trade”, http://www.ekantipur.com/2014/11/28/top-story/states-agree- on-free-power-trade/398253.html

Bizmandu  “ र र र र ”, (USAID and KL Dugad sign an agreement on Food Security vision and empowerment) http://www.bizmandu.com/content/- 9343.html#.VH1NwDGUdOg  “ र - छ : , ” (A rise of a new era between India and Nepal in terms of energy: Modi, SAFTA responsible for implementation) http://www.bizmandu.com/content/- 9652.html#.VH1L2jGUdOg

Annapurna Post  “ ” (Choliform in drinking water), http://tuki.org.np/news-coverage/8-polluted-water-coverage-in- annapurna-post  “६ ”, (A six-month energy plan), http://www.annapurnapost.com/News.aspx/story/2866

My Republica  “Experts call for eco-friendly water infrastructures”, http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_de tails&news_id=84891  “Food crisis hits dozens of VDCs in Darchula”, http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_de tails&news_id=84536  “Energy sector in doldrums”, http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_de tails&news_id=67164

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The Himalayan  “Freed kamaiyas bound to drink Arsenic water”, Times http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Fr eed+kamaiyas+bound+to+drink+Arsenic+water&NewsID=433 844  “Food shortage looms large in Bajura”, http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Fo od+shortage+looms+large+in+Bajura&NewsID=432714  “SAARC framework deal on energy cooperation: Nepal proposes to host next meeting in Kathmandu”, http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=S AARC+framework+deal+on+energy+cooperation&NewsID=4 30872

New Spotlight  “Struggle of a Small Town for Water”, News Magazine http://www.spotlightnepal.com/News/Article/Struggle-of-a- Small-Town-for-Water-Ngamindra-dahal  “Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security” http://www.spotlightnepal.com/News/Article/CLIMATE- CHANGE-AGRICULTURE-AND-FOOD-SECURITY  Poor People Energy Outlook: Energy For Poor”, http://www.spotlightnepal.com/News/Article/POOR-PEOPLE- ENERGY-OUTLOOK-Energy-For-Poor- The Assam  State wetland body has not met for 10 yrs. Tribune http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct071 4/at052  Environment panel lacking in locus standing http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=nov26 14/state050

 Vast areas of west Dhemaji submerged http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep25 14/state053

The Sentinel  Large-scale conversion of agri land for non-agricultural purposes worrisome http://www.sentinelassam.com/mainnews/story.php?sec=1&su bsec=0&id=144437&dtP=2012-12-31&ppr=1#.VH1ecDGUfsE  Women engage in community development in rural Assam. http://infochangeindia.org/women/news/women-engage-in- community-development-in-rural-assam.html  Assam’s irrigation potential increases http://thesentinelnews.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/assams- irrigation-potential-increases/  र र (Seeding problems in food products, a major problem) http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/other- news/the-big-problem-foods- marketed/articleshow/44841954.cms

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 र , र http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/developm ent/the-sewage-supply-people-are-drinking-water- submersible/articleshow/45264436.cms  र र र http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/india/seeds-safe-for- centuries-will-be-safe/articleshow/45386587.cms  र http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/other- news/women-in-agriculture-giving-farmers-the-outstanding- contribution/articleshow/45300005.cms Anadabazar  Farmers will get water from Teesta Barrage from january,2015 Patrika http://archives.anandabazar.com/archive/1111109/9sil2.html  Draft Act on Renewable Energy soon to be tabled in Legislative Assembly http://archives.anandabazar.com/archive/1120427/27raj4.html  Center selects Kolkata for Pilot Project on Solar Rooftops http://archives.anandabazar.com/archive/1140217/17raj13.html  Green Technology Innovation and Application- Can, West Bengal Cannot http://archives.anandabazar.com/archive/1130620/20edit5.html  Campaign to stop wastage of water http://archives.anandabazar.com/archive/1130701/1jibjagat1.ht ml

Ei Samay  Centre to re-consider Teesta-Water -Sharing -Treaty http://eisamay.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/controversy-with- tista-water/articleshow/27661293.cms  Treaty with Coal India to produce 100 Megawatt Solar Power http://eisamay.indiatimes.com/business/coal-india-signs-pact- for-1000-mw-solar-power-projects/articleshow/45427203.cms  World's biggest Solar Power Project in http://eisamay.indiatimes.com/state/state-is-giving-plenty-aids- to-farm-technology/articleshow/45331550.cms  West Bengal to provide huge subsidies on agro-technology http://eisamay.indiatimes.com/state/leftists-to-make-use-of- agricultural-marketting-bill-as-protest- agenda/articleshow/45463422.cms

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