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Watch: President Mukherjee receives warm welcome at 'Nagrik Abhinandan Samaroh'

Kathmandu, Nov 04 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a three-day visit to Nepal, on Thursday, received a warm welcome at the 'Nagrik Abhinandan Samaroh' in Kathmandu. The President, along with a 36-member delegation, arrived in Nepal on Wednesday.

President Pranab Mukherjee meets Nepali Congress, CPN (UML) delegations

Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov 04 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on a three-day visit to Nepal, met various political leaders. Mukherjee, who is the first Indian President to visit Nepal in 18 years, met Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and held separate meetings. Mukherjee also met former president Ram Baran Yadav and former prime minister and CPN-UML senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal earlier in the day. Leaders from both the parties discussed issues of mutual benefit and bilateral interest.

President Mukherjee meets PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nov 03 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday met Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Vice President Nanda Kishor Pun in Kathmandu. President Mukherjee is on a three-day visit to Nepal, first by an Indian President to the Himalayan nation in 18 years.

Watch: President Pranab Mukherjee receives guard of honour

Kathmandu, Nov 02 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee was accorded a guard of honour upon his arrival in Kathmandu. The President, who is on a three-day visit along with a 36-member delegation, was received at Tribhuvan International Airport by his Nepalese counterpart Bidya Devi Bhandari. Mukherjee is scheduled to offer prayers at the world-famous Pashupatinath temple and also visit Kathmandu University, where he will be honoured with an honorary degree. Later tonight, he will attend a dinner hosted by Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Madhes agitation: Slain resident's family given Rs. 5,000 compensation

NEPAL, Nov 02 (ANI): Tarai-Madhesh Loktantrik Party on Tuesday gave Rs. 5,000 compensation to the family of Sohan Kalwar, a Birgunj resident who lost his life during the Madhes agitation. The money was handed over to the slain resident's wife during an event marking Diwali celebrations. The victim's family is running a small food shop to fulfill their daily needs. Kalwar is survived by his wife and two children, aged four and two years respectively.

Preparation in full swing ahead of President Mukherjee's visit

Kathmandu, Nov 01 (ANI): People of Nepal are excited to welcome President Pranab Mukharjee, who will be arriving in Nepal on November 2 for three days state visit. It will be a first visit by an Indian head of state in 18 years and it has been declared a public holiday in Nepal. Nepal has stalled flags of India and Nepal in various places in Kathmandu as well as renovated various attractive places. Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will welcome the Indian President, confirmed a government spokesperson.

London-Based Kashmiris Protest Against Pakistan for Suppression

London, November 01, 2016: To show solidarity and highlight the plight of the people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Kashmiri leaders and activists staged a demonstration outside the pakistan high commission in London. They accused the government of Pakistan for not catering to the needs of the locals and denying them basic amenities.

Watch: Obama sings 'Purple Rain' to trick-or-treater

Washington D.C., Nov 01 (ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama broke out his vocal chords when he sang 'Purple Rain' to a trick-or-treater dressed up as American singer Prince at the White House on Halloween. The President and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their final Halloween at the White House. Obama and the First Lady delighted the crowd with a surprise dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller", before heading out to hand out candy on the Halloween-themed South Lawn of the White House.

Hindus in Pakistan celebrate Diwali

Karachi, Oct 31 (ANI): The Hindu community across Pakistan celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. In Karachi, around five hundred Hindu men, women and children attended a Diwali gathering in the Swami Narayan Temple, which was illuminated and decorated with buntings to mark the occasion. There was a grand display of fireworks by youngsters. Children participated by setting off fire crackers. Nearby houses also wore a festive look with colourful "rangoli" on the floors of many compounds.

Baloch activists protest against Pakistan government seeking release of Abdul Wahid Baloch

Lahore (Pakistan), Oct 30 (ANI): Civil Society members and residents on Friday took to street to protest against the Pakistan Government at the Lahore Press Club, demanding the release of Baloch social worker Abdul Wahid Baloch. Hani baloch, the daughter of Wahid Baloch also joined the demonstration and demanded the safe release of her father. Wahid went 'missing' on July 26, while his family alleges that he was picked up by the law enforcement agencies.

United Nations headquarter lights up to mark Diwali celebrations for first time

New York, Oct 30 (ANI): The United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, New York celebrated Diwali for the first time and lit up the building to celebrate the festival. Diwali greetings were beamed on to the facade of the UN building on Saturday night as it turned blue, with 'Happy Diwali' displayed below a diya.

China warns India against Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit

Beijing, Oct 28 (ANI): In a turn of events, China on Friday warned India against inviting Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh next year, saying that the visit could hamper the bilateral ties of the two countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang, during a media briefing, said, "India is very clear about the severity of Dalai issue and sensitivity of China-India border issue. Under this circumstance, the Indian side invited the 14th Dalai to visit the disputed territorial area of China and India, which could only severely damage the peace and stability in the border area of China and India and China-India relationship." "China resolutely opposes Dalai's visit to disputed territorial area of China and India. We urge the Indian side to honour its commitment to China on the issue of Tibet, which is a political commitment, abiding by the important consensus on the issue of border, do not take any actions that could further complicate the border issue, do no

Markets across Nepal flooded with bamboo, mud decorative pieces amid Diwali festivities

Birgunj, Nepal, Oct 28 (ANI): Markets across the Birgunj town of Nepal's Parsa district are flooded with items made up of bamboo and mud ahead of Diwali. In the previous year, the festival could not be celebrated with zeal amid the Madhes agitation. However, the festivities are in full swing this year. Parts of India and Nepal are cherishing the festivities of the festival of lights that marks the victory of good over evil.

Pakistan declares Indian diplomat as 'persona non-grata' in tit-for-tat move

Islamabad, Oct 28 (ANI): In a tit for tat move, Pakistan foreign ministry spokesman Nafees Zakaria said the government too had declared Surjeet Singh, an official of the Indian High Commission as 'persona non grata'. Zakaria said that Pakistan had solid proof of Indian being involved in state-sponsored terrorist activities in Pakistan. The decision came a day after the Indian government asked a Pakistan high commission official to leave the country for passing sensitive information to unauthorised people.

Japan attracts tourists by promoting sports and luxury spas

Tokyo / Okinawa, Oct 28 (ANI): J League is a popular professional soccer group in Japan. The teams fight for TBC Levian Cup, which was initiated in 1992, a year before the launch of J League. Various historical games have taken place since then. The Yamazaki biscuit company, the major confectionary company in Japan, is the official sponsor of this tournament. Originally called the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, the name has been changed to the YBC Levain Cup this year. At the eve of the final match of the Levain Cup, the players from both teams gathered and deepened their friendship. Also, after selecting the most promising young players, the New Hero Award was presented. Outside the stadium, many people enjoyed soccer game related attractions. Solare Hotels and resorts manage 56 big hotel and resort facility. It promotes special tours for female tourists. The hostel has a natural hot spring facility in Naha city. In provides special attractions for female tourists like organic products. The sp

Family members of abducted Shabir Baloch stage protest in front of Karachi Press Club

Karachi (Pakistan), Oct 28 (ANI): Family members of abducted student leader Shabir Baloch staged a protest in front of the Karachi Press Club on Friday. Shabir Baloch, who was abducted by the Pakistani security forces on October 4, is still remains missing. Earlier this month, a protest was staged by members of the Baloch National Movement against his abduction.

Pakistan uses brute force to suppress 'black day' protests in PoK

Muzaffarabad, PoK, Oct 27 (ANI): Massive protests were held across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on October 22 to mark 'Black Day'. Despite use of "brute force" and heavy crackdown by Pakistani security forces, hundreds of agitated people took to the streets in Bhimber, Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and other parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Angst by Pakistan's oppression angry members of the Jammu and Kashmir National Students Federation even attempted to cross over into the Indian Territory. Mass arrests were made, batons charged and tear gas shells unleashed on peaceful protesters; besides, press was gagged and all attempts were made to muzzle the widespread protests. On this day in 1947, Pakistan had violated all international norms and had sent tribal's to invade Kashmir, since then this day has been marked as Black Day every year.

Pakistan has destroyed lives of Kashmiris using PoK as terror pads: Baloch leaders

Brussels (Belgium), Oct 25 (ANI): Speaking on the Black Day being observed and the protests against Pakistan, United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) former secretary for foreign affairs Jamil Maqsood said they are observing Black Day since long as they believed that Pakistani invasion in the region of Kashmir and it has deteriorated the life of Kashmiris in the Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) region. Chiming in the Convener of United Kashmir People's National Party said this workshop has been organised to expose the policies of Pakistan towards PoK. He said that Pakistan launches and uses the region as terror pads against India. Meanwhile, the Khan of Kalat said Pakistan is one ethnic group which is trying to shove their policies through everyone's throat and there is no witness to register the atrocities being done by Pakistan. The human rights activists from European countries said China has more strategic interest then economic by constructing CPEC project.

Black Day Observed On 22nd October In Pok And Across The Globe

Brussels / Muzaffarabad, Oct 25, 2016: It has been over six decades, but the invasion of Jammu And Kashmir by Pakistan is still fresh in the minds of the people. Exiled Kashmiri leaders and locals in Pakistan occupied Kashmir denounced the invasion of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of 'black day' recently. The invasion changed the lives of thousands of people of the valley forever.

Organised Brussels conference to highlight atrocities on minorities in Pakistan: Munir Mengal

Brussels, Oct 25 (ANI): Exiled Baloch leader and president of the Baloch Voice Foundation Munir Mengal on Tuesday said the motive behind inviting activists from Sindh, PoK and Baloch was to express the voices of the Baloch residents at the international platforms. The conference titled 'Why Balochistan Matters: The impact of China Pakistan agreements on the future of the region' was held at the International Press Club.