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Everest Base Camp to be connected with broadband

Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb 15 (ANI): The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has unveiled a plan to connect the Everest Base Camp and the famous Annapurna Trekking Route with free broadband. The plan to connect the Everest Base Camp with broadband falls under the plan to connect all the district headquarters of Nepal with broadband. A large number of foreign tourists visit Nepal for trekking in the Himalayas every year. It is the major source of revenue for the country.

People suffer due to poor medical facilities in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, February 14, 2017: - Corruption, unemployment and pathetic medical care facilities have marred the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Decades have passed but this dreary situation has not changed. People are now accustomed to the lax attitude of the establishment which has never paid any heed to the needs of the locals.

India's ties with Nepal are historical, says outgoing envoy Ranjit Rae

Birgunj (Nepal), Feb 14 (ANI): Outgoing Indian envoy to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, has laid emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Nepal. Outgoing Indian envoy to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, addressed the business community at a farewell event in Birgunj town. He said India and Nepal have historical relations and the governments on both sides are working on ways to strengthen those ties. He has served as India's envoy to Nepal for 42 months.

Chinese veteran reunites with family after getting lost and trapped in India for over 50 years

Xianyang (Chinese), Feb 14 (ANI): A Chinese army veteran Wang Qi who lost touch with his family after being imprisoned in India has finally been reunited with his relatives in Chinese city Xianyang. It was a family reunion that had been delayed for more than half a century. Wang, in his late 70s, returned to his homeland he had been pining for day and night, after being held in India for 54 years. Wang's family in China had been anxiously waiting for his arrival. Finally, on the day of Lantern Festival, a traditional holiday for family reunions, their dream came true. Wang was accompanied by his son, daughter-in-law and his granddaughter during the return trip. More than 60 of his family members and relatives in China went to the airport for the long-awaited reunion.

Madhesi parties threaten to pull out of Prachanda government

Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb 13, (ANI): Madhesi Jana-Adhikar Forum -Nepal (Democratic), an alliance partner of the ruling Prachanda government, has threatened to step out if the Prime Minister fails to fulfil the responsibility of amending the constitution. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal made an agreement with the long time agitating Madhesh-based parties to amend the constitution. After completing six months in power, the government has only tabled the amendment proposal, which is yet to process.

No elections possible without amendment: Mahantha Thakur

Nepal, Feb 12 (ANI): In a Party function in Birgunj, Tarai-Madhesh Loktantrik (Democratic) Party president Mahantha Thakur stated that the conduct of elections is not possible in the current political situation. According to Mahantha Thakur the government has failed in bringing an amendment which can meet the Madheshi's demands. He said he would oppose the elections and would not allow the conduct of elections if Madheshi demands are not met in the constitutional amendment.

Pro-Khalistan separatists in Canada enjoy ISI patronage

Toronto (Canada), Jan 10: Brampton, a suburb in Toronto, is growing as a hub of pro-Khalistan activists where the separatists are grouping with pro-Pakistan Kashmiri groups to launch anti-India protests.These groups include the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Canada, United Front of Sikhs and Jammu Kashmir Diaspora Alliance. The Khalistan and Kashmiri separatists are enjoying the patronage of Pakistan's Inter-services Intelligence. ISI-backed pro-Khalistani leaders are capitalizing on the gullibility of the common Sikh citizens of various countries by misrepresenting the facts and influencing them to take up the wrong path. Punjab suffered huge losses in the decade-long militancy in the 1980s. However, the Khalistan movement appeared to have splintered and eventually faded away by the mid-1990s.Punjab suffered heavy losses both in terms of social and financial means.

Election will be held in time: PM Dahal

Kathmandu (Nepal) Feb 10(ANI): Prime minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has assured that the elections, around which a lot of rumors are being spread, will be held on time. The delay in the announcement of the election dates was raising doubts over the conduct of elections. However, Prime Minister came out in the open and has said that elections will be conducted soon. The cabinet meeting last week wrote a letter to the Election Commission, Nepal seeking preparations for the local election. However, the commission has not taken any decision as the letter didn't have any mention of the date of the election. Prime Minister Dahal also appealed everyone to create a favorable environment for holding the election with the hope of participation from all the sides.

Kyocera create semiconductors to help in advanced communication technology

Tokyo (Japan), Feb 10 (ANI): While television broadcasting resolution expands from high definition to 4K than 8K, virtual reality 3D content, live videos, more high-resolution videos are posting to the web, modern information communication has been changed dramatically. Annual global IP traffic is estimated to triple by 2020. In Japan, with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in mind, the start of 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communications) service has been targeted. In order to send and receive large volume contents at a high speed, technology innovation in communication infrastructure is in progress. Ceramic manufacturer Kyocera is making ceramic packages that are imperative for communication infrastructure. Ceramic packages protect semiconductors from outside environment, dissipate heat from semiconductors, and transfer electrical signals to and from semiconductors. Its existence has become more and more important for transferring large quantities of data at a fast speed. This pla

Human rights and political activists raise concerns over grim situation in PoK, Gilgit

Islamabad (Pakistan), Feb 09 (ANI): Human rights defenders and political activists from several parties have expressed concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Speaking at an event titled "Right to Self Determination of Jammu and Kashmir people and Freedom of Expression" at the Islamabad Press Club, they highlighted several issues, including a demand to lift the ban on students unions and the right to freedom of speech and expression. The United Kashmir Peoples' National Party (UKPNP) opposed to the construction of mega projects in PoK and Gilgit Baltistan, describing such works as a sheer violation of United Nations resolutions. The UKPNP also passed a resolution demanding the immediate abolition of Act -1974, including all discriminatory laws and clauses. It said that the local population should be empowered and people must be liberated from documents of slavery. The resolution called on the Government of Pakistan to ref

PoK reels under severe exploitation under corrupt Pakistani establishment

Muzaffarabad, PoK / Italy, Feb 7: The common man in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has remained at the receiving end since the region was illegally occupied. Successive governments have only passed the buck over the years with no tangible results. The tyranny of the establishment is such that the rights of the public have been eroded fundamentally. People have been subjected to humiliation and violations repeatedly. The same was recently reiterated at a conference in Italy by the Kashmiripolitical activists.

Nepali Congress, UDMF hold meeting to discuss Constitutional amendments

Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb 07 (ANI): Nepal's largest party, the Nepali Congress, and United Madhesi Democratic Front leaders held a meeting to discuss the amendment in the Constitution and the local elections recently. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been promising to amend the Constitution and hold local election. This had increased the frustration among the disgruntled parties. Some of the MPs of Nepali Congress have also criticized the government for delaying in the announcement of election date.

ISI backed criminal suspect behind Kanpur train derailment arrested

Bara,Nepal, Feb 07 (ANI): Nepal Police has arrested 48-year-old Shamsul Hoda and three others for their involvement in the derailment of Indore- Patna Express in Kanpur. Hoda, was in Dubai when a local criminal Brij Giri, who was arrested in Nepal, exposed his role in the derailment of the train killing 140 people on November 21. Hoda, a suspected ISI agent, was deported back from Dubai to Nepal and arrested at Kathmandu airport. India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) is seeking access to him to investigate the incident.

Banned Jaish-e-Muhammad outfit on recruitment spree in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb 07 (ANI): Banned terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad has launched a massive recruitment and fund raising drive in Pakistan to intensify its jihadi activities. The outfit, responsible for several terror attacks in India, has been holding rallies across Pakistan to instigate the youth towards performing 'jihad' against India. The Jaish is proscribed in Pakistan, and its chief Masood Azhar, is in protective custody after a terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base in January last year in India. It is believed the long leash given to the Jaish could be part of a deliberate strategy by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency to offset the recent house arrest of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. Jaish terrorists were also responsible for the December 13, 2001 attack on Indian parliament in New Delhi which almost led to a war with Pakistan. India has put a proposal at the United Nations to list Jaish-e-Muhammad's chief Masood Azhar as a global desig

Madhesis protest over bill for local polls under new local structures

Birgunj, Nepal, Feb 06 (ANI): People in Nepal's Terai region have been protesting against a new bill passed in the Parliament to conduct local polls under the new local structures.The protesters burnt the copies of the bill and shouted slogans against the Prachanda government.They are alleging that the bill is against the rights of the indigenous people and is a deliberate attempt to keep them in minority.The population of people living in Terai region of the country is over 50 percent.

PoK locals stage protest against Pakistan's atrocities

Islamabad (Pakistan), Feb 05 (ANI): Pakistan-occupied Kashmir residents took to street in Islamabad on Sunday to observe the annual Kashmir Solidarity Day in support of the Kashmiri people and to protest against the atrocities committed by the Pakistani government on them. PoK residents claimed that the Pakistani government, via its intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and administration, is denying basic human rights in the held region.

Rinnai develops gas appliances to fulfill customer needs

Tokyo / Bangkok, Feb 03 (ANI): To make cooking safe, the makers of gas appliances are doing newer innovations. Japan's Rinnai Corporation has been conducting research and development in order to fulfill the needs of different countries. In Indonesia, gas burners are simple and easy to use and made out of stainless steel. The company produces 6 million units every year and is a leader in the market. The gas burner for Vietnam is made to be suitable to its characteristics of its people that not fond of heavy flame. This new product is made with consideration of safety, so that it has the safety feature of automatically turning off even it over boils. The gas burners in China are designed to be suitable to Chinese cuisine. It requires powerful flame for cooking. The burner trivet solidly supports the Chinese wok; on top of that, the flame can be adjusted from high to low. By law, the gas burners in Korea are equipped with a temperature sensor on each unit. Other than its design, they are

Trump's executive orders will impact Silicon Valley's ability to get bright workforce: SAAD Chief

New York, USA, Feb 02 (ANI): With U.S President Donald Trump's executive orders in regard of banning the entry of migrants from seven Muslim majority nations, President of South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Vichal Kumar said the orders are going to impact Silicon Valley's ability to get the most talented, brightest and dedicated workers. He said there is backlash going on in the Silicon Valley after the decision as the immigrant people have given wealth to the United States with divergent thoughts and opinions.

Overhauling H1B visa regime will continue to take U.S. back: New SAALT executive director

New York, USA, Feb 02 (ANI): Commenting upon the fears of Trump administration overhauling the popular H1B visa regime, upcoming executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), Suman Raghunathan, asserted that the step will do little to expand the U.S. economy and will continue to take the nation back. The issue came to light after the U.S. administration said that it had drafted an executive order to overhaul the programme under which software services firms based in India use to send skilled workers to the U.S. With her expertise on a range of issues addressed by SAALT, Raghunathan takes over the post on February 3.

Indian Consul general assures development in Nepal

Birjung, Nepal, Jan 31 (ANI): The Consulate general of India in Birgunj has said the various development projects started by the Indian government in Terai and other parts of Nepal have benefitted the people at large. At a press conference, India's consul general B.C. Pradhan further said that India is always ready to help the Himalayan nation for its social and economic development.