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People in PoK Suffer Due To Huge Power Crisis

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Jan 03: Unscheduled power cuts have disturbed the lives and businesses of residents, apart from hampering the studies of children ahead of their exams. Prolonged power cuts in PoK have triggered unrest and anguish among people. Many blame the authorities for neglecting the region.

Watch: Hollywood sign changed to 'Hollyweed'

Los Angeles, Jan 02 (ANI): Vandals changed the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles to 'Hollyweed', as California enters its first year with marijuana legal for recreational use by adults. It's not the first time the sign has been changed to read 'Hollyweed'.

35 dead, over 40 injured after gunman opens fire at nightclub

Istanbul, Turkey, Jan 01 (ANI): At least 35 people were killed and more than 40 were wounded after a gunman opened fire at a nightclub on New Year's Eve in Turkey's Istanbul in what the provincial governor described as a terrorist attack. The assailant shot a police officer and a civilian as he entered the Reina nightclub before opening fire at random inside. Dozens of ambulances and police vehicles were dispatched to the club in Ortakoy. Turkey, part of the U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State, faces multiple security threats including spillover from the war in neighbouring Syria.

Watch: Fireworks adorn skyline on New Year's Eve

London/ Germany/Dubai/Russia, Jan 01 (ANI): Brilliant fireworks adorned the skyline on the year's first day. People celebrated New Year 2017 with much pomp and enthusiasm and watched the beautiful display of firecrackers. Eyes shone as the sky was lit up with various exhibitions of fireworks. New Year was welcomed with a bang as glittering lights gleamed all the way.

"Mujhe mere haal pe chor do", says Amar Singh, questions his faults over Samajwadi Party family feud

London, Jan 01 (ANI): Speaking on the family feud in the Samajwadi Party, Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh pleaded to be left alone in peace as he is being considered as the villain and the main reason behind the feud in the Yadav family. Beseeching everyone to let him live, he said that some people were putting posters, burning effigy and he would ask Party supremo Mulayam Singh to oust him from the party if the situation remains hostile like this. A frustrated Singh said implored Mulayam to save him from the attempts of making him a villain and causing feud in the Samajwadi Party.

Watch: New Zealand ushers in 2017 with fireworks display

Auckland (New Zealand), Dec 31 (ANI): New Zealanders celebrated the New Year with a fireworks display that erupted from Auckland's 328-meter tall Sky Tower on New Year eve. Thousands of residents and visitors lined the waterfront to watch brightly coloured fireworks and laser lighting erupting into the night sky over the city's harbor. 500 kilograms of fireworks were used in the display, which took five months of planning.

Watch: Sydney welcomes 2017 with spectacular fireworks

Sydney (Australia), Dec 31 (ANI): Millions of people across Australia have partied in the New Year, fare-welling 2016 beneath night skies set ablaze with colour by stunning fireworks displays. More than 1 million people flocked to the shores of Sydney's harbour foreshore to celebrate the first moments of the New Year, and watch the city's famed fireworks displays, which paid tribute to some of the musical legends who died in 2016. The early event, an eight-minute pyrotechnic display filled with flaming starbursts and firecrackers, saw purple fireworks rain down from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to honour the late artist Prince.

Madhesi leaders distribute blankets to needy

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 31 (ANI): As the temperature dips to below zero degrees Celsius in many parts of Nepal, the leaders of Terai-Madhesh Democratic Party distributed blankets and clothes to the needy in Nepal's Birgunj. The initiative has been taken after the Nepal government provided 10 lakh Nepali rupees to every councillor to help the poor and destitute.

Opposition is disappointed to see Samajwadi Party united again, says Amar Singh

London, Dec 31 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh on Saturday cleared the air over the family feud in the Samajwadi Party and said that the Opposition is disappointed to see the party united again. He said that Samajwadi Party will fight the election together and would like to congratulate U.P. chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. On a concluding note, Amar Singh wished everyone a new year ahead.

Going against Mulaya m Singh Yadav is going against Samajwadi Party: Amar Singh

London, Dec 31 (ANI): Extending his support to Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh on Saturday said that anyone going against the former would be equivalent to indiscipline action towards the party. He further appealed to all the Samajwadi Party members to stand united with Mulayam. Mulayam yesterday expelled his son Akhilesh Yadav and party national general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav from the party for six years, a day after the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister released a separate list of his candidates for the upcoming state assembly elections.

Royalists demand return of monarchy in Nepal

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 30 (ANI): A group of royalists organised an 'aamsabha' and took out a rally demanding return of monarchy across Nepal and its re-establishment as a Hindu nation. The rally was taken out from Birgunj's clock tower in which the supporters, carrying banners and flags, raised their demands. The India's neighbouring country underwent a transition from being a monarchy to a republic about a decade ago when it adopted constitutional monarchy in 1990.

Anguished Madhesi Morcha demands amendment in Constitution before polls

Kathmandu, Dec 29 (ANI): The Madhesi Morcha, which supported the new government from outside, stressed on the amendment in the Constitution before going to polls. The meeting of the Morcha, which was held in Terai- Madhesh Loktantirk Party's office in Bijulibazar, made analysis over the present political scenario and agreed to continue the meeting. The three big parties, Nepali Congress, Maoist Center and opposition CPN-UML, agreed to announce the date for the local election within a week. The alliance also indicated that the country will head towards the civil war if the amendment is not made before election.

Terai-Madhesh Democratic Party reaffirms opposition against Nepal polls

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 28 (ANI): Leaders of the Terai-Madhesh Democratic Party on Wednesday reaffirmed their stand to oppose the polls until the new constitution is amended as per the demands of Madhesi people. The remarks came from party chief Mahanth Thakur at an event held in Nepal's Birgunj. Birgunj has witnessed a long period of political unstability and agitation as the town dwellers accused the present government of denying them basic rights.

Mission Nepal Sanstha starts fight against corruption, bribery, violence

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 27 (ANI): In a bid to fight against corruption, bribery, violence and downfall of the society, an organisation namely Mission Nepal Sanstha has been started by former deputy superintendent of police Krishna Prasad Sharma. Members of the organisation said that this association has been formed to work against corrupt politicians.

People Protest Against Lack of Women Safety in PoK

PoK, December 27, 2016:- Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir holds dismal record in Human Development Index and as far as women security is concerned, less said the better. as crimes against women rise, the government of PoK remains a mute spectator in one such incident in pok, a girl was kidnapped but the law enforcement agencies chose not to take any action against the culprits.

Classical music enthralls audiences at event organised by Indian Consulate General

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 26 (ANI): Guests and audiences had a gala time listening to the Indian classical music at an event organised by the Indian Consulate General in Nepal's Birgunj on Monday. Chief of the Terai-Madhesh Democratic Party Mahanth Thakur inaugurated the event held at a hotel in the town. Members of the 'Thirty Fingers from Patna' enthralled the audiences with their performances by playing several Indian musical instruments.

Pakistan releases 220 Indian fishermen

Karachi (Pakistan), Dec 25 (ANI): In a goodwill gesture, the Pakistan Government on Sunday released 220 Indian fishermen out of 518, who were arrested for allegedly entering and fishing in Islamabad's territorial waters. Giving details, Shunail Hussain Shah, Assistant Superintendent of Police Malir Jail, informed the step has been taken under the treaty between two nations and added that the other 219 fishermen will be released in second phase on January 5, 2017. The step comes amid the strain in ties between the two countries due to the recent cross border terror activities.

Japan attracts world attention by promoting tourism and food

Yokohama / Yokyo (ANI), Dec 23 (ANI): Yokohama city represents a combination of traditional culture and modern technology. Sankei-en Garden in the city has many historical buildings that have been relocated from ancient capitals in Japan, such as Kyoto or Kamakura. The buildings, nature, and changing seasons are fabulously mixed together. In autumn, there are sensational maple or ginkgo leaves, and the contrast of the red and the yellow is enchanting. In addition to holding tea parties of traditional Japanese tea ceremony, there are places that are designed for enjoying authentic matcha or powdered green tea. To cater to the growing number of foreign visitors to Japan, JCB, an international card brand participated in an experiment that was organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan. As part of the program, at Fukuoka Airport located in Southern Japan, JCB is distributing the JCB Premo Card (For Tourists) with the value of 1000 Japanese yen which can be used in m

Notary officers sit on strike after being stopped from doing paperwork during sale, purchase of land

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 23 (ANI): Officials of the Department of Land Reform and Management in Nepal's Birgunj staged a protest against the Chief District Officer's (CDO) order that restricts the department from carrying out paperwork during sale and purchase of land. The officials have given an ultimatum of three days to the CDO, warning him that agitation will follow if the order is not revoked.

Nepal's political parties start preparations for local election

Kathmandu, Dec 22 (ANI): With the delay in announcement of date for holding the local election, the political parties in Nepal have started the preparations for the polls. Reportedly, Defence Minister of Nepal Balkrishna Khand as well as Central Committee Member of Nepali Congress informed about the preparations about the local election. The Nepal Government, last week, filed the bills needed to hold the local elections but is yet to announce the date. Though the government has geared up preparations for the election, the disgruntled parties are pressing for constitution amendment. But the political parties already have started the preparations. Nepali Congress also has sent its central committee members and the leaders to all the 75 districts as Central Committee Representative.