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Khalistan failed ideology being propagated in Canadian Assembly: Experts

Punjab/Canada, April 29: Recently Ontario legislative Assembly in Canada passed a private members' motion presented by Harinder Malhi, a liberal member calling the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as genocide.The Indian government has not only termed it as misguided based on the limited knowledge of the country but also registered its protest with the Canadian government.The incident is evident of fact that radical elements which have been operating from various countries across the world and perpetrating hatred against India have successfully influenced the lawmaker in Canada.The 1984 riots which occurred in the wake of the assassination of former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi is a clear example of public emotions evoked by the death of their leader.However, there are many who are getting their livelihood for perpetrating hatred directly being funded by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.It is well known worldwide that Pakistan has been imparting training to terrorists and provi

Japanese firms help rebuild quake affected areas and produce energy through waste

Tokyo / Yangon, Apr 28 (ANI): The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 caused extensive damage to the Tohoku area in Japan. This agricultural high school building was washed away by the tsunami and the experimental facilities were destroyed. Kubota Corporation, a major agricultural equipment manufacturer, has provided various supports to this agricultural school. Students began to grow soba that was suitable to the environment after the earthquake. Memorial and reconstruction commemoration events are held every year in areas that suffered from the earthquake. Kubota employees also participated and delivered brown rice bread which was made through supporting activities for the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred in 2016. It was a day showing that the people have power to defeat natural disasters. Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar generates approximately 1,600 tons of garbage. Appropriate garbage disposal facilities are urgently needed. As the first Joint Crediting

Nepal's Rashtriya Prajtanra Party unveils manifesto for next month local election

Kathmandu (Nepal) 27 April (ANI): Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party as well as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development Kamal Thapa unveiled his party's manifesto in the capital. The party which is widely known for its advocacy of Hindu state in its manifesto, the complete ban on the cow slaughter and enforced conversion of religion. It has also pledged employment to at least one member of each family with at least 25 beds in hospital on all local levels.The party also promises to bring revolution in education at the local level by allocating a 20% of the budget to the education field.

CPN-UML calls on Election Commissioner of Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal, April 27, (ANI): Calling on the Election Commissioner of Nepal, the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), the opposition party in the country, has condemned the Government's decision to announce the budget in between the upcoming local body election.Protesting against the move, the party held a discussion with the Election Commissioner and other officials.They also urged the Election Commission to avoid counting of votes after the commencement of the first phase of election.

Protests erupt against China Pakistan Economic Corridor project

Sindh (Pakistan), Apr 27 (ANI): Hundreds of protesters led by Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) held a rally against China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Sindh province of Pakistan.The protesters were carrying anti-CPEC, anti-extremist religious terrorism, anti-human rights violations' banners and placards, demanding safe recovery of missing Sindhi political activists. They protested for rejection of CPEC projects and demanded total independence for Sindh. On the occasion of 22nd death anniversary of Saint G M Syed, the 20th century Sindhi scholar and politician who laid the foundations of Sindhudesh movement, a political gathering was also held in the town of Sann in District Jamshoro.

Indian High Commissioner submits an appeal against Jadhav's death sentence, demands early release

Islamabad (Pakistan), Apr 26 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale on Wednesday met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in Islamabad. Bambawale said that he has submitted an appeal against Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence to the Pakistan foreign Secretary and demanded that he be released. Meanwhile, Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor has already rejected any chance of granting consular access to Jadhav, who was sentenced to death for espionage and subversive activities.

Vice President Hamid Ansari meets Armenia PM Karen Karapetyan, holds delegation level talks

YEREVAN (ARMENIA), Apr 25 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari met Armenia Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on Tuesday in Armenia's Yerevan. Many significant agreements have been signed and a delegation level talk was also held during the meeting. During this visit, the Vice President is expected to discuss India's bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) with Polish leaders. Vice President Ansari is on a five-day visit to Armenia and Poland. Moreover, this is the Vice President's first visit to both the countries. His visit comes at a time when the two countries are celebrating the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Armenia's establishment.

Protest erupts in PoK's Kotli over forced land grabbing by Pakistan army

Kotli (PoK), Apr 24 (ANI): Hundreds of protestors in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir's Kotli area have demonstrated against the Pakistan Army for forcibly grabbing their land. The outraged agitators were seen carrying banners and raising anti-Pakistan army and anti-establishment slogans. Protests have been on the rise in the PoK area, against the human rights violations that are being conducted by the by the Pakistani forces.

Nepal Polls to be held in two phases

Kathmandu, Nepal, April 23(ANI): After a prolonged meeting at the official residence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the ruling alliance and the United Democratic Madhesi Front reached a consensus to go for peaceful local body polls in two phases, provided the government passes the constitution amendment bill through fast track.After hour-long negotiations, it was decided that the number of constituencies in Tarai-Madhes region shall be increased, considering population density.Language Commission's recommendation on official languages in the constitution's schedule will be included.They also agreed upon to resolve the issues of provincial boundaries through a powerful federal commission.The second date for the polls would be finalised in consultation with the Election Commission.

Activists protest against Pakistan Army-led violence in Balochistan

Berlin (Germany), Apr 23 (ANI): A group of Baloch natives on Saturday gathered together in the German capital Berlin and protested against the widespread violence by Pakistani Army in Balochistan. Carrying placards which read slogans against the atrocities rained by Pakistan, the protestors demanded United Nation's attention on the burning issue. The placards were carrying messages against mass genocide, freedom and enforced disappearances of the Baloch people and activists. During the protest, they also voiced their opposition to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a multi-billion dollar project that aims to connect Kashgar, a province in Western China to the port of Gwadar based in Balochistan. The Baloch activists have been frequently raising their voices ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue at the global level in 2016.

UDMF-Government inches closer to strike deal in holding elections in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal) 22 April (ANI): Recently the ruling alliance government ensured the United Democratic Front (UDMF) to address their demands reviewing the new bill on constitution amendment. With three weeks left for holding the election the hints by UDMF's meeting agreement has ignited the hopes for the end in political deadlock but is yet to seal a concrete agreement. In the first round of meeting, the UDMF expressed their reservation over the new amendment bill and demanded for amendment in Article 7 and 274. The meeting resulted as inconclusive. A new task force was formed, which is assigned to do homework for the revision of the newly tabled Constitution Amendment Bill.

Protests against local elections intensified in Madhes

Birgunj, Nepal, April 20 (ANI): Widespread protests against the conduct of local level elections have been launched by the Madhesi Morcha.Hundreds of protesters gathered today for a Lathi procession and chanted slogans against the government and Election Commission for not rolling back the dates of elections.There seems to be no possibility of smooth conduct of elections with disgruntled parties intensifying their campaign every single day. However, the government has assured that they will successfully conduct these elections.

Latest technological innovations by Japanese firms make life easier

Tokyo (Japan), Apr 20 (ANI): In Japan, although washing machines with a drying function have become common, the number of users who set up a separate gas dryer has been increasing. The product is getting popular among the working couples. Compared to electronic machines, it only takes about one third of the time to dry and has become an indispensable product for families that need to shorten the time spent on housework. Now, Rinnai is the only household gas dryer manufacture in Japan and the factory is producing in full capacity. The washing machine is selling well in Korea, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Environmental concern has contributed to the sales. With Its 110th anniversary, Daihatsu is always demonstrating its strengths especially in the field of mini cars. COPEN, the sports car model in the mini car field is gaining popularity. COPEN is changing the relationship between the user and the automobile. At the popular tourist destination Kamakura, Local Base Kamakura

Major parties firm on timely elections despite UDMF resistance

Kathmandu, Nepal, April 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal called a meeting of all the top leaders of all major parties to discuss the local body elections slated 14th May.The meeting had the attendance of ruling Nepali Congress, the opposition CPN-UML, CPN-Maoist Centre, Rastriya Prajatantra Party and the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum-Democratic.When asked if the elections should be conducted in multi-phase, each party unequivocally decided that the elections must take place in a single phase.

Madhes gripped in wave of protests

Birgunj, Nepal, April 19 (ANI): A wave of torch processions and rallies has been launched by the disgruntled Madhesi Morcha across the Madhes region against the local body elections which are slated 14th of next month.Leaders have also threatened to intensify the protests in coming days if the government still remains insensitive to their demands.

Locals in PoK Face Wrath of Corrupt Administration

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Apr 18: Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been at the receiving end of Islamabad's misrule ever since it was illegally occupied. The region lacks development and it's locals denied rights.

Madhesi protesters gheraoes Election Commission office in Birgunj

Birgunj (Nepal), April 18 (ANI): Unhappy with the government's move to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill before the local elections, a large number of protesters gathered outside the election commission office in Birgunj and surrounded it.The protesters interrupted the work of election commission and raised demands to not hold elections before the amendment in the constitution.Madhes-based parties have launched a nationwide protest to oppose the local elections which are slated to take place on May 14.

Nepal President Bidhya Devi embarks on five-day India visit

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 17 (ANI): Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari embarks on her maiden foreign visit to India on invitation of her Indian Counterpart Pranab Mukherjee. President Bhandari has led a 34 member team comprising Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat and Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Sita Devi Yadav. During her State Visit, President Bhandari is scheduled to meet Indian counterpart Pranab Mukharjee and Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari as well as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other politicians. President Bhandari is also scheduled to visit Gujarat and Odisha.

UDMF launches protests against local polls

Birgunj (Nepal), Apr 15 (ANI): United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) carried out a baton march in Birgunj, after the registration of New Constitution amendment bill in the house.Madhesis were reiterating that their demands for re-demarcation of state boundaries and more representation have not been addressed yet and they will continue to protest against the government if it is not done before 14th May.Madhesis have also vowed to disrupt the upcoming local body elections if their issues are not addressed before the poll takes place.

Foreign governments need to act to wipe out Khalistan separatists: Experts

Canada / Punjab, April 15 (ANI): Pro-Khalistan separatists were responsible for creating mayhem in Punjab in the 1980s and early 1990s.The terror and violence resulted in damage to the economy and social harmony of the state, which before militancy days was known for its vibrant culture. Though India's northern Punjab state is prospering, the pro-Khalistan separatists settled abroad are making attempts to create the disturbance.Experts believe, the foreign nations should act against these separatists as per their laws for spreading anti-India propaganda. Most of the governments are ignorant of the fact that these terrorists, who have a patronage of Pakistan and have monetary support coming straight from the treasury of Inter-Services Intelligence, are misusing their territory.Pakistan has been providing sanctuaries to these perpetrators of violence and relentlessly plotting attacks on the India's sovereignty.With India having an assertive leadership and proactive forces, there seems