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Scuffle between RPP workers, police over decision of removal of 'Hindu State' from EC's charter

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 21 (ANI) : The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) on Monday protested outside the Election Commission's (EC) office against the decision of removing 'Hindu State' from its charter. The police baton charged the workers and fired tear gas shells to disperse the protestors in which more than a dozen RPP cadres were injured. The cadres of RPP blamed police of using excessive force in retaliation and demanded for resignation of Home Minister.

Japan makes new leads in building infrastructure, sanitation and health

Jakarta / Singapore, Mar 17 (ANI): A growing metropolis, Jakarta has introduced Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Contact Project to reduce constant traffic jams in the capital city. One of the outstanding features of the Shimizu Joint Venture section is the adoption of the Shield Tunnel Boring Method used to construct tunnels, making this the first time that this method was used Indonesia. The stations will be connected by 2 tunnels with an inner diameter of 6.05 meters. The implementation of the Shield Tunneling Method in Phase 1 of the construction has completed its task by reaching its final destination. With a history of more than 200 years, Shimizu Corporation has made the best use of its technology and knowhow fostered in Japan, as well as its various achievements and experiences earned in the Southeast Asia area.

Baloch activists raise issue of disappearances of political activists, bloggers

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 17 (ANI): An event titled 'In the shadow of the Silk Road' with the tagline 'Economic Exploitations and Human Rights Violations in Balochistan' was held on the sidelines of 34th United Nations session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday. During the event organised by the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation, political activists and intellectuals from Balochistan raised the issue of Pakistan committing gross human rights abuses in the shadow of multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. They also highlighted the issue of consistent disappearances of political activists, bloggers and from Balochistan, Sindh and nearby provinces. The issue of economic exploitations and human rights' violations has been making headlines ever since India raised it in August 2016.

Operations targeting press, pro-independence groups are carried out by ISI: Dusan Vejinovic

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 16 (ANI): Dusan Vejinovic, a senior research analyst at the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) based in Amsterdam, on his part said extensive operations targeting the press and pro-independence groups are carried out by the ISI, Pakistan's infamous spy-agency in the region. "Cases of arbitrary arrests by the ISI, in which people have been tortured to death, are widespread," he said. Vejinovic also brought the attention towards the UN resolutions of 1948 which 'incorrectly' mentions 'Azad' Kashmir as a 'local authority'. "In reality, it is the local colony of the State of Pakistan which rules it with impunity through its intelligence agencies," he said.

Sindh victim of Pakistan's Islamist agenda: Rubina Greenwood at WSC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 16 (ANI): At the World Sindhi Conference (WSC) in Geneva, participants criticised Pakistan for unleashing atrocities on the indigenous population in Sindh province. WSC Chairperson Rubina Greenwood accused Pakistan of forcibly converting the Hindus, Shias, Sufis and Ahmedias of Sindh region. She further alleged mass exodus of Hindus living in the province.

Pakistan will have serious repercussions if it declares Gilgit-Baltistan as fifth province, says Jamil Maqsood

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 16 (ANI): United Kashmir People's National Foreign affairs Secretary, Jamil Madsood, said, that Pakistan will have serious repercussions if it decides to make Gilgit-Baltistan region as its fifth province. Maqsood added that the People of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will resist the change 'harshly' at all levels. Stating further he said, that China is keeping an eye on the billion dollar worth of resources available in the region.

UDMF walks out of Parliamentary Meeting

Kathmandu, Nepal, 15 March (ANI): The United Democratic Madhesi Front walked out of the Parliamentary meeting after Vice President of Nepal Sadbhawana Party Laxman Lal Karna accused the government of turning a blind eye to the plight and the demands of the Madhesi people. He also accused the government of becoming insensitive regarding the deaths at the time of protests in Madhesh. Earlier, the alliance of Madhes-based parties had given an ultimatum to the government saying that it would withdraw its support to Prachanda-led government if the local election dates are not revoked in seven days.

Pakistan Army killing and torturing women, children in Balochistan: Khan of Kalat

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 15 (ANI): In addition to the series of protests and conferences against the atrocities on minorities in parts of Pakistan, a seminar on the 'Enforced disappearance in Pakistan Past and Present' was also held in Geneva on Tuesday. Khan of Kalat, HH Amir Ahmed Suleman Daud, said that there have been instances where Pakistan tortured women and threw their bodies in mountains from helicopters. A number of minorities from Baloch to Christians have come forwards against the Pakistan Government for denying them basic rights.

Pakistan, its Constitution are betraying Christians of their basic human rights: Activists

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 15 (ANI): After attending a conference on the 'Persecution of Christians in Pakistan' in Geneva on Tuesday, a group of activists alleged Pakistan and its Constitution of betraying the minority group of their basic human rights. The activists alleged that the Christians based in Pakistan are facing jobs, social and employment deprivations. Forced conversion and forced marriages are amongst the other issues encountered by them, the activists said. The issue comes in row to the consistent violation of the human rights of Balochistan residents.

Baloch activists brainstorm at seminar on CPEC and its impact on Balochistan

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): A seminar on the burning issue of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its impact on Balochistan was held in Geneva on Monday. Prominent world leaders such as Vice President of the European Parliament, Ryszard Czarnecki, and Baloch activist Mehran Marri brainstormed on the subject. CPEC is a multi-billion dollar project that aims to connect Kashgar, a province in Western China to the port of Gwadar based in Pakistan's Balochistan. On the sidelines of this event, another seminar on the 'Systematic state suppression on basic human rights in Balochistan' was also held.

CPEC will distort Baloch economy, say activists Dr. Seigfried. O. Wolf, Mehran Marri

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): South Asia Democratic Forum's Director of Research Dr. Seigfried. O. Wolf has expressed his concerns about the consequences of 'China Pakistan Economic Corridor' in Balochistan. Dr. Wolf said that CPEC will lead to militarisation of Balochistan and local people will not get any benefits from the corridor. He further said that CPEC will result in severe economic distortion as the local companies of the region will have to compete with other foreign companies. Meanwhile, Baloch Representative to UNHRC Mehran Marri also shared the same concerns and stated that the CPEC will lead to the exploitation and elimination of human resources. Further, he said "CPEC is nothing but a military project by China to threaten all the OPEC nations."

No freedom of expression in PoK, says Shaukat Ali Kashmiri at UN

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): As the Baloch agitation continues to grab global attention, a group of activists organised a conference on the 'Freedom of expression in PoK and Pakistan' in Geneva on Monday. Prominent leaders of the community were in attendance at the event. The issue of the mass genocide and human rights' violation in Baloch made the headlines after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the matter during his Independence Day's address in 2016.

There is militarisation of society in Pakistan, says ex-PHRC chief

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 14 (ANI): While delivering a speech on the 'Deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan' in Geneva, ex-chief of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Asma Jahangir said there is militarisation of society in Pakistan, which leads to lessen the voice of the civilians. Jahangir further said that there are only some parts of Sindh and Punjab left where the government needs to do some work to create a better civil society in the country.

Baloch activists protest against Pakistan, China outside UN office

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 13 (ANI): A group of Baloch activists gathered outside the United Nations (UN) headquarters in Geneva, to protest against Pakistan and China on Monday. The protestors carried placards that read slogans against the atrocities imparted by Pakistan on the people of Baloch. Earlier today, the activists had demanded appointment of a UN special rapporteur to look into the violations of human rights in Pakistan's Baloch province.

Hindus in Karachi celebrate Holi

Karachi (Pakistan), Mar 13 (ANI): Hundreds of people belonging to Hindu community celebrated the festival of colours in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday evening. They gathered and applied colours onto each other while chanting around Holika Dahan's bonfire. Tight security arrangements were made to avoid any untoward incident. The people offered their prayers after the dahan and danced together to the traditional drum beats and songs.

Holi in Nepal brings people together

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 12 (ANI): People from various parts of Nepal, residing in Kathmandu and around the globe, today gathered in the area of Durbar Square to mark the festival of Holi. It is the first time we are experiencing Holi and I think it's a really-really nice occasion to meet the Nepali people on various occasions. The year of 2017, witnessed a large number of crowds in the historical area of Durbar Square in Kathmandu. People worship the "Chir", erected in the premises of the Durbar Square, which embarks the signal of arriving the Holi. The "Chir", which have pieces of multi colored clothes is the replica of all colors played at the time of Holi. It is erected a week before the day of Holi and is pulled down and burnt in the evening of the day to mark the ending. Celebrating Holi is one of the traditions of our country. We celebrate Holi for recreation as well as it also helps in preserving and continuing our culture. It is also the festival of colors and is also known as F

Spiritual and Religious Center, Shaswat Dham, inaugurated in Nepal

Nawalparasi (Nepal), Mar 11 (ANI): After 16 years of construction, the center for spiritualism and religious belief 'Shaswat Dham' was recently inaugurated byNepal's President, Bidhya Devi Bhandari. Bhandari inaugurated the Dham and took a tour of the site, expressing her confidence over the development of Nepal's tourism through the establishment of the new religious and cultural site. Binod Chaudhary, Nepal's First Billionaire and the Chairman of Chaudhary Group, clarified about the establishment of 'Shaswat Dham' by appealing everyone to continue the religious integration. The main temple inside the Dham, Ekambareshwor- the Shiva Temple, is built in the world-famous Khajuraho- style of architecture.The Shaswat Dham covers an area of 12 acres amidst the scenic backdrops of Devchuli and Barchuli hills of Nawalparasi district in central Nepal. The main temple in the Dham- Ekambareshwor is surrounded by a pond where holy waters from famous shrines: Badri, Kedar, Haridwar, Muktinath, and

Madhesi-led protest cripples normal life in Nepal

Birgunj, Nepal March 11(ANI): Madhesis led a nationwide strike in Nepal to protest the killing of four cadres in police firing in Saptarai district recently. Though the impact of the strike by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) had been minimal in the Kathmandu Valley, educational institutions remained shut. However, Birgunj saw the maximum outrage as the protesters came on roads in large numbers. The protesters staged demonstrations by burning tyres and a torch rally shouting slogans against the government. A large number of security personnel were also deployed to prevent any untoward incidents in the region. Protestors were angry as they called the killing of their cadres a deliberate attempt by the government.

My homeland Jammu and Kashmir is not for sale: Junaid Qureshi tells UN

Geneva, Mar 10 (ANI): Junaid Qureshi, a Kashmiri writer, and director of European Foundation for South Asian Studies International human rights activist on Friday told United Nations that Gilgit Baltistan is integral part of Jammu and Kashmir. Qureshi stressed that his homeland Jammu and Kashmir is not for sale. Qureshi strongly rejected the construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying it is illegal and in contravention of International law.

Federal Alliance calls for nationwide strike, hits normal life

Kathmandu (Nepal), 10 Mar (ANI): In protest to the killing of four people in Saptari District recently, the Federal Alliance has called for a nationwide strike in Nepal, which has affected the daily life in Kathmandu.The number of public vehicles decreased in the capital, compelling people to travel in the overcrowded vehicles or walk on foot. Minding the security of Kathmandu, the government has deployed security officials in the various parts of the city. Security forces arrested dozens of Madheshis and leaders of Federal Alliance from various locations of the capital and from various parts of the country. The strike has crippled the life in the southern plains of Nepal. The Federal Alliance, which called for the nationwide strike, has demanded for legal investigation into the incident of Saptari District where four people died due to police firing. It is reported that the protestors were seeking martyrdom status for the deceased, compensation to the families of deceased and free tre