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Activists accuse Pakistan for genocide of Sindhi people

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 16 (ANI): Sindhi activists have accused Pakistan for its deliberate attempt to do away with Sindhi people as political activists are routinely being targeted, whereas the indigenous culture and language in Sindh is jeopardized. Speaking at a side event on the human rights situation in Sindh during the 37th Session of UN Human Rights Council, the Sindhi activists exposed Pakistan's oppressive policies in its Sindh province, which contributes to 70 percent of the country's GDP. Lakhu Luhana, Secretary General, World Sindhi Congress, while addressing the gathering said that "Pakistan Army fearlessly abduct people in Sindh in the daylight withour any remorse". Speaking to ANI, an activist of World Sindhi Congress, Dr. Hidayat Bhutto said, "Sindh is the lifeline of Pakistan and the country is surviving on Sindh, that's why, they are creating an atmosphere of fear because they are trying to develop CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) project and because of that

Pedestrian bridge collapse claims 6 lives at Florida University

Florida (USA), Mar 16 (ANI): At least six people died and several others got injured in a pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University in western Miami Dade County. The collapse trapped several cars beneath it. Firefighters rushed to the spot to rescue the trapped people. Paramedics were deployed to treat people injured in the accident. The bridge spanned over several lanes of traffic connecting the university with the city of Sweetwater. Further details are awaited.

Renowned Kashmiri Activist Shabir Choudhry joins UKPNP

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 16 (ANI): Well-known Kashmiri Activist Shabir Choudhry has joined the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), saying that he intended to advance the cause of united and independent Jammu and Kashmir with a democratic, liberal and secular society. In a statement, Choudhry said, "I find the UKPNP closer to my political ideology. Apart from that, I have close friendly and working relations with Sardar Shaukat Kashmiri and other leaders of the UKPNP. I understand the UKPNP has a better clarity of political issues and challenges facing people of the divided Jammu and Kashmir." "The UKPNP, despite many hurdles created by those who dislike its ideology and mission, has moved forward under the leadership of its Chairman Sardar Shaukat Kashmiri. Any political party is a vehicle to advance a political programme. I thought there was no need to reinvent a wheel again. In my view, it is better to support the UKPNP, rather than setting up a small party of my own," h

Japan's Okura Nikko develops Indonesia's hotel in Bali

Bali (Indonesia), Mar 15 (ANI): The Indonesian island of Bali is considered to be one of the most popular island holiday destinations in the world. Japan's prestigious hotel, Okura Nikko, developed a resort hotel in Bali based on its rich experience of hospitality in Japan. The hotel is attracting now many international tourists with the Japanese traditional skilled hospitality. Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach held a grand opening ceremony in Bali Island in March. This hotel is managed by Okura Nikko Hotel Management which is a Japanese-owned global hotel management firm. The new hotel has become another one of the Japanese brand international hotel to join the variety of resort on Bali Island. Okura Nikko group has accumulated a deep experience and knowledge of Omotenashi "the Japanese hospitality" through its management of many hotels in Japan for a long time. From taking care of all the small details in the guest's room to the careful arrangement of each item big or small, to receivin

Panasonic celebrates 100 year anniversary

Kadoma (Japan), Mar 15 (ANI): On March 7th, 2018, Consumer electronics manufacturer "Panasonic" celebrated its 100th anniversary. On the day of the memorial, "Panasonic Museum" was opened at the head office in Kadoma City, Osaka. The museum introduces the history of the founder "Konosuke Matsushita". "Konosuke Matsushita" is the founder of Panasonic and is one of the iconic entrepreneurs in the history of Japan. In museum, the words of the founder and successive products are exhibited. The purpose of this exhibition is to make many people want to know Matsushita's passion for making products and the beliefs of the company. This is "two-way socket" one of the products from the time of company's founder. The old products that Konosuke produced are lined up with the idea at the time. This is a house that reproduces the state of the workspace at the time of its founding. Visitors can see the scene were Konosuke's family worked together to produce parts of the products. In the second half o

9 dead in blast near Nawaz Sharif's residence

Lahore (Pakistan), Mar 15 (ANI): At least nine people including five policemen were killed in a suicide attack that took place at a police check post near a religious gathering at Raiwind on Wednesday. Reportedly, the attack took place near the residence of Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. 20 others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at Nisar Police check-post near the Tableeghi, as reported by the Dawn.

UP Bypoll Win: Victory margin would have been higher if EVMs worked properly, says Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Mar 15 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that the victory margins of his party's candidates in the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha by-elections would have been higher if Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) would have worked properly. The SP party chief added that the ballot paper system was the best way of voting and it helped the people air their anger.

US witnesses National Walkout Day to demand action on gun control

Colorado (United States), Mar 15 (ANI): Thousands of students across the United States (US) walked out of their schools to call for action against gun violence precisely one month post the Florida shooting which claimed 17 lives. Students from more than 3,000 schools took to the streets from Washington to Los Angeles and from New York to Parkland, reported the Independent. Organised by Empower, the youth arm of the Women's March movement, the walkouts are the latest show of activism by young people who are now wading into the gun-control debate.

Bhandari takes charge as Nepal President for second term

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 15 (ANI): Nepal's first woman President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has taken charge as the Nepal President for the second term. Bhandari took oath on Wednesday amid a procession, organised in President's Residence Shital Niwas. Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli administered the oath taking ceremony, in the presence of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and incumbent Vice- President Nanda Bahadur Pun and the House Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara. According to the Election Commission of Nepal, President Bhandari of the Left Alliance garnered 39,275 votes. Her competitor, Laxmi Rai of the opposition Nepali Congress party secured 11,730 votes. EC will elect the vice president on 23rdmarch. Nepal's new constitution, promulgated in 2015, has the provision of the federal structure and it has completed the marathon election of local bodies, Provincial Council and the Parliament, along with the election for the National Assembly in the year of 2017-18.

UK's response to chemical weapon attack is not enough, says widow of KGB agent

London (United Kingdom), Mar 15 (ANI): The widow of the former Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti (KGB) agent Alexander Litvinenko, who was assassinated in London in 2006, Alexander Litvinenko, says Britain's response to the current crisis with Russia doesn't go far enough. She acknowledges the reaction by Prime Minister Theresa May's government to the Sergei Skripal incident was faster and more direct than in the case of her husband, Russia was not playing by the UK's "rules." "Of course the British tried to play (by the) rules but what we receive now from Russia is not rules. And of course the reaction of Mr Putin or Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov or anybody else who are very close to Putin would not be in the right way, she said. "They would say 'And what And what can you do with us Nothing.'" Said Marina Litvinenko.

Baloch activists raise issue of human rights violation by Pakistan at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 15 (ANI): Baloch activists, Muhammad Jawad and Abdul Nawaz Bugti, raised issue of human rights violations and state terrorism committed by Pakistan in Balochistan, at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Activists highlighted the atrocities committed by Pakistan against women and children of Balochistan. "The Baloch live in stone age, despite of abundance of resources," said activist Abdul Nawaz Bugti. "300,000 people have been displaced, tortured and killings of people in Balochistan has become a common practice," he said. They appealed the United Nations to investigate the situation of the people living in the region. Another Baloch activist Muhammad Jawad reiterated similar sentiments.

Angela Merkel sworn-in as German Chancellor for 4th term

Berlin (Germany), Mar 15 (ANI): Angela Merkel was sworn-in as the German Chancellor on Wednesday, for a record fourth term. She received her certificate of office from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and took oath in the German Parliament. Merkel was voted 364 to 315 by lawmakers with nine abstentions, in favour of re-electing her. She leads a re-run of the 'grand coalition' that has governed Germany since 2013, bringing together her conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the Social Democrats.

Pakistan blatantly continue exporting terrorism in Kashmir, says EFSAS Director to UN

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): On the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Director of European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) expressed his concern for Kashmiris and said that they are worried that the Kashmiris will ever get peace or not. He said, "We, the common Kashmiris, have rejected Pakistan's merchandise of Terror and Jihad in Kashmir. Yet, we worry, whether peace will ever return when Pakistan will blatantly continue exporting Terrorism?" Drawing attention of the Council to the prevailing situation in Kashmir, he said, "The recent surrender of a footballer-turned militant has inspired dozens of other young Kashmiri boys to return home as well. After three decades of Pakistan's proxy war and the planned murder of our composite culture, Kashmiri boys, coerced and brainwashed into believing Pakistan's propaganda, are laying down arms and returning to their families."

Short films, posters on persecution of Christians in Pakistan showcased in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): Short films depicting the persecution of the Christian minority in Pakistan was showcased during the 37th session of United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in Geneva. A special screening of short films at Broken Chair, outside the UN office, highlighted the plight of the Christian minority in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as they continue to remain victims of Islamic fundamentalism and state atrocities. Christians stood only two-three percent of Pakistan's total population who are being persecuted under the infamous blasphemy law. Pakistan's blasphemy laws date back to the military dictatorship of General Muhammad Zia ul Haq. In 1980, making a derogatory remark against any Islamic personage was defined as a crime under Pakistan's Penal Code Section 295, punishable by three years in prison.

Embassy of India to organise International Entrepreneurship Conclave in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 14 (ANI): Embassy of India has announced conducting of the International Entrepreneurship Conclave in collaboration with clock b Business innovations -Connect-IN in Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu on 24th March 2018. The event is being organised with an objective of connecting the young entrepreneurial minds of India and Nepal and exchanging innovative ideas. A number of entrepreneurs, CEOs, Investors from both the countries will be participating in the conclave for which the organizers already have opened the registration and till date have received over 300 applications all around. The event is first of its kind and is believed to strengthen ties between the people of both countries through business, skills and knowledge partnerships. The programme can be reformatted to create international opportunities for Nepalese solutions.

UK's sluggish economy to grow a bit more quickly: FM Hammond

London (England), Mar 14 (ANI): UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond said the country's economy will grow slightly faster than previously thought in the run-up to Brexit. Hammond, delivering a half-yearly update on the public finances, said Britain's budget forecasters expect the economy to grow by 1.5 percent in 2018, up a touch from a forecast of 1.4 percent in November.

Sick and injured start leaving Syria's besieged Ghouta

Ghouta (Syria), Mar 14 (ANI): Sick and injured civilians left a rebel enclave in Syria's eastern Ghouta on March 13 as part of the first medical evacuation since a massive assault on the area began nearly a month ago. Men, women and children waited in the town of Douma for evacuation in Syrian Red Crescent buses. Syrian government forces have captured swathes of eastern Ghouta, a pocket of satellite towns and farmland, splintering it into three separate zones in recent days. For months, the United Nations has pleaded with authorities to allow the evacuation of hundreds of patients, including children with cancer. The Ghouta enclave is home to nearly 4, 00,000 people, under army siege since 2013 without enough food, water, or medicine, the world body says.

Islamic radicalization in Pakistan poses threat to world, say international experts at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): Pakistan continues to remain an epicenter of Islamic radicalization, says a group of international experts while speaking on a side event titled 'Growing Extremism in South Asia; Repercussions for the West' held during the 37th session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Organised by Brussels-based European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), the event shed light on the cross-over of extremist elements between South Asia and the West. Professor Paul Stott of University of Leicester said, "Historically, this unfortunately being a very strong cross-over between the Indian sub-continent and the UK in terms of terrorism and certainly in the 1990s, not enough attention was paid to the fact that so many young Britons were coming to Kashmir, for example, them entering Pakistan and attending training camps and going to Afghanistan and joining Taliban there and getting involved in political and religious activities proved to be very problematic inde

Tillerson to step down on March 31, Pompeo to be new US Secretary of State

Washington, DC (US), Mar 14 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson confirmed his departure from the office on March end. Tillerson said he was delegating all of his responsibilities to the State Department's No. two official and he would leave office at the end of this month. He was fired by President Donald Trump after a series of public rifts over policies related to North Korea, Russia and Iran. President Trump has chosen CIA Director Mike Pompeo as his next chief diplomat.

British PM Theresa May says 'highly likely' Russia responsible for poisoning of ex-spy

London (United Kingdom), Mar 13 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday that it was "highly likely" that Moscow was responsible for the poisoning of a former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the southern English city of Salisbury.