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Ruling Alliance, UDMF engagement usher hopes of agreement on amendment in Nepal constitution

Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan 31 (ANI): The talks between the ruling alliance and the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) of Nepal has ushered hopes of agreement on the issue of amendment in the Nepal constitution and holding fresh election within some days.In the meeting, the Madhesh-based parties retained their demand of amendment before holding the local election. The government has intended to go further with amendment and election simultaneously. Though the meeting failed to draw the conclusion, the ruling and the disgruntled parties have agreed to continue their attempts in coming days to reach a confined agreement. The Election Commission has requested the Government to announce the date by January 28.

5 dead after gunmen open fire during evening prayers in mosque

Quebec, Canada, Jan 30 (ANI): At least five people died after a few gunmen opened fire inside a mosque in Canada's Quebec during evening prayers on Sunday. As reported by a witness, three gunmen had attacked about 40 people inside the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre. The administration personnel rushed to the spot and carried out relief and rescue operations.

Japan attracts spiritual and adventure tourists

Wakayama / Tokyo, Jan 28 (ANI): Wakayama prefecture is located in the Kansai region on Honshu Island's Kii Peninsula. A rich in nature, it is home of ancient Kumano shrine, which enshrines the three Kumano mountains - Hongu, Shingu and Nachi. Pilgrimage to these shrines is called Kumano Moude in Japanese. The Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine is the initial destination of the pilgrimage. After climbing 158 stone steps surrounded by Japanese cedar trees, the shrine appears with the dignity of Hiwadabuki (cypress bark roof). The Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine is a place to pray for thoughts towards the future and how to pursue their goals. While Kumano Nachi Taisha Grand Shrine governs the present, Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine is in charge of the past. The Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine looks beautiful with its vermillion-lacquered buildings. The Kamikura-jinja Shrine is the auxiliary shrine in its detached land of Kumano Hayatama Taisha Grand Shrine. The object of worship i

Indiscriminate Cutting Of Trees in Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, Jan 27: People living in Gilgit-Baltistan face double whammy mainly due to laxity of the corrupt administration. On one hand the people are experiencing biting cold and on the other hand there is no electricity or gas to cook food. As a result, forests are being cut indiscriminately thus leaving the already fragile ecology on a brink.

Indian consulate in Birgunj celebrates 68th Republic Day

Birgunj, Nepal, Jan 26 (ANI) Consulate General of India in Birgunj B. C. Pradhan hoisted the tricolour to mark the 68th Republic Day on Thursday. Dignitaries, Indian nationals, Nepalese citizens and academicians were present on the occasion.Pradhan read out the President's address to the nation and handed over two ambulances gifted by the government of India to Nepal.A cultural programme was also organised during the event.

UDMF signals red to government's proposal to hold election before amendment

Kathmandu, Jan 25 (ANI): The United Madhesi Democratic Front, alliance of disgruntled Madhesh based parties has rejected the government proposal to hold local elections prior to amendment. The meeting which continued for about 5 hours in PM's residence, Baluwatar on Tuesday evening failed to get the support of UDMF leaders over its proposal to hold the election before the amendment. The government of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prachanda filed the amendment proposal in the parliament last year and is on continued talks with disgruntled parties. The government who is in intense pressure to hold local elections has the deadline till January 21, 2018to hold three tire elections - local, provincial and parliamentary, constitutionally.

Madhes parties come out on streets to protest against amendments in constitution

Birgunj, Nepal, Jan 25 (ANI): The Tarai-Madhesh Democratic Party, along with other Madhes-based parties, held a protest in Birgunj against the amendments in the Constitution. The protesters threatened to intensify their agitation if government failed to fulfil their demands. Thousands of locals joined the protests holding flag and raised anti-government slogans.

Madhesi parties unite to force Nepal government to fulfill their demands

Kathmandu, Jan 25 (ANI): Madhesi leaders ask for unity among the Madhes based parties to pressurize the Nepal government to make amendments in the constitution as per their demands. recently the Nepal government tabled the amendment bill which lacks some of the demands of the Madhesi and other minorities in the country.

People hit hard due to rising prices at a secondhand goods market

PoK, January 24, 2017: Faulty policies of the Pakistani establishment have hindered development and economic prospects in the region. The abject penury has reduced the purchasing power of the people over the years. Poor people are left with no other choice but to depend upon this landa market in this biting cold season.

Ambulance service launched at Indo-Nepal border

Birgunj (Nepal), Jan 23 (ANI): In the district of Birganj Prsa, Nepal, ambulance Services has been launched to facilitate patients from both sides of Raxual-Birgunj border. This India-Nepal border region is an entry point to Nepal by road and rail. In the same time a year ago, India gifted 40 ambulances to Nepal. Since 1994, India has donated 542 ambulances and 106 buses to organizations across Nepal

We engage in actions against fighting terrorism: Hedayah chairman

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jan 23 (ANI): Chairman of Hedayah, Dr. Ali Al Noaimi, asserted that his organisation engages in action in fighting terrorism and not only talk about it. Adding that Hedayah is serious against extremism, he called on the need to combat the 'ideology' that gives rise to build up of terrorist groups. Hedayah is an organisation that works towards countering violent extremism.

'Countering violent extremism' is need of the hour: Hedayah executive director

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jan 23 (ANI): In an exclusive interview with ANI, executive director of Hedayah Board Maqsoud Kruse emphasised that the need of the hour is to develop CVE (countering violent extremism). He pitched for need to tackle the 'idea' of extremism and providing alternatives to the terrorists to move away from what they are doing. Hedayah is an organisation that works towards countering violent extremism.

Need to undermine extremist forces to combat terrorism: UAE MoS for Foreign Affairs

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Jan 23 (ANI): UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash on Sunday emphasised on the need for undermining the extremist forces in a bid to combat terrorism. Gargash, who was speaking in an ANI exclusive interview, said, "The UAE always believes that there is a relationship between extremism and terrorism. What we need to do in our fight against terrorism is to undermine and confront extremist forces in various ways, as how they deal with women and how they present view of Islam. The way they want to impose ultra orthodox conservatism on society. All these things are basically the foundation that leads to terrorism." Asserting that there is an acute problem within Muslims, saying that "I am right, you are wrong, I go to heaven, you go to hell" is being taught.

Watch: Sindh residents take to streets to protest against CPEC

Sindh, Pakistan, Jan 22 (ANI): An anti-China and anti-Pakistan protest march against the human rights violations was held in Sindh on Sunday. Carrying banners and raising slogans, the protestors also opposed the multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Watch: President Trump, Melania share 'first dance' at inaugural ball

Washington DC, Jan 21 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania had their first dance at the Inaugural Ball in Washington DC. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen also joined the couple on stage, along with the Pence and Trump children. The President and First Lady attended both the Liberty and Freedom inaugural balls at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

People in Japan celebrates New Year with fun, shopping and sports

Tokyo, Jan 20 (ANI): Hokkaido Island in northern Japan is covered by snow. But, football club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo brings hot news to the island after it been upgraded to J1. Consadole, which is famous among fans, stood at number 4 among the total 40 teams in Japan's J league. Ishiya Co., Ltd., the official sponsor of the team invited Chanathip Songkrasin, Thai soccer player who has been J League at SHIROI KOIBITO Park. Nicknamed "the Messi of Thailand," Chanathip consecutively win titles in the AAF Suzuki cup and become No. 1 player in Southeast Asia. During New Year, many shops in Japan conduct Hatsu-uri, or first sale of the New Year. Decorated with festive ornaments, shopping malls open during the New Year for customers to buy 'Fukubukuro (Happy Bags or Lucky Bags)'. They are filled with items from particular brands or stores which are priced far less than their item by value and packed in brightly colored, easy-to-identify cheerful bags. A Japanese Music festival of Komagata

Hollywood actors, Mayors lead mass protest against Donald Trump

New York, Jan 20 (ANI): On the eve of inauguration ceremony of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, thousands of protesters and a group of Hollywood celebrities took to the streets in New York City for a pre-inauguration demonstration against Trump. The event, staged in front of Trump International Hotel and Tower near Central Park in Manhattan, expressed concern about the president-elect's policies. Giving details, a protestor said this protest shows the unity of people against Trump and his policy, which may cause threat to the people. The mayors of New York City and Minneapolis also joined the rally.

Amendment of new Constitution becomes mammoth task for Nepal Govt

Kathmandu, Jan 19 (ANI): Amendment of the new constitution is now becoming a mammoth task for Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal led government. Even after 6 months, the government is not able to start the discussion over the amendment proposal tabled in the parliament last year. 65 votes are yet to be decided. Rastriya Prajatantrik Party (Raprapa), Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum- Loktantrik and other 12 small parties are among them. According to political analysts, government in future will face obstacles in the implementation of the new constitution. With the House speaker barred from voting over the bill and with the death of 3 members and 2 still to be nominated with a members' resignation and one elimination, the number of members in CA of Nepal have a total of 595 members. With the government focusing on holding the local elections, the parliament needs election laws to be passed soon. Out of 6 election related laws tabled in parliament discussion, only one election law remain

Cultural vivacity of India being exhibited in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Jan 18 (ANI): Painting exhibition of many Indian artists, mainly from North Eastern India representing the region's culture and environment were recently displayed at Siddhartha Art Gallery in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. The exhibition was titled "North-east Cultural Festival: Namaste Nepal". The exhibition which began on 14th of January will also be held at 8 different cities in Nepal - Patan, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Dharan, Biratnagar, Sindhupalchok, Dolakha, and Birgunj -over the next 2 weeks. The ongoing exhibition is the biggest such show ever held in Nepal by a neighbouring country.

PoK Suffers Long and Persistent Power Outages

Muzafarabad, PoK, Jan 17: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir - has been suffering long and persistent power outages for a long time. The entire region remains without electricity for long hours and the government has been paying no heed to improve the situation.