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Celebrations in full swing on Durga Ashtami

Nepal, Oct 09 (ANI): On the day of Ashtami (the 8th day of Navratri), people in Nepal celebrated the occasion by sacrificing sheep and goats at the famous Gehvayi mandir in Nepal's Birgunj. The market was flooded with different variety of food items to lure the visitors. People in large number had gathered to seek blessings at the temple. The people fed their animals before sacrificing them to the god. Household items, dresses and toys for children were some other things that attracted the people.

Baloch protests against Chinese involvement in mayhem on Balochistan

Near Quetta, Pakistan, Oct 09 (ANI): Exasperated by the atrocities of Pakistan on Balochistan and Chinese involvement in the mayhem, Baloch nationals on Sunday raised anti-Pakistan and anti-China slogans in Pakistan's Quetta. The Free Balochistan Movement protesters burned effigy of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Army Chief Raheel Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Baloch activists accused China of helping Pakistan in committing atrocities and human rights violations in Balochistan. A large number of Baloch women and children also took part in the rally and blocked main road for several hours. The protest was against the occupation and exploitation of Baloch natural resources in the name of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor - CPEC on Baloch territory by Pakistan and China.

Madhesis not satisfied with Nepal Govt's approach towards the region

Birgunj, Nepal, Oct 08 (ANI): Maintaining there is no difference between the KP Sharma Oli and the Prachanda Government, the Madhesi community in Nepal's Birgunj is still agitating for its demands. Asserting the need for a strong leadership, a textile merchant from Nepal's Birgunj, Rajesh Rauniyar, said that the needs and demands of the Madhesis are being ignored and the residents are not satisfied with the government. He added that the current Prachanda government is not able to fulfill the promises it had made earlier. Mentioning road construction as one of the major issue that is being ignored, he said that every monsoon potholes are filled with water causing inconvenience for commuters.

People throng markets ahead of Dussehra festivities

Nepal, Oct 08 (ANI): People in large numbers are thronging markets across parts of Nepal ahead of Dussehra festivities. Local residents are busy in purchasing items used during the celebrations and while offering prayers to the almighty. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Ram over Ravana.

Japanese culture and food showcased at Tourism Expo

Tokyo, Oct 06 (ANI): Food stalls showcasing traditional Japanese culture cheered up Tokyo's Nihonbashi district as part of a major tourism exposition promoting vacation spots at home and abroad. Organized by Japan Association of Travel Agents and the Japan Travel and Tourism Association, the expo attracted some 1180 businesses and organizations from 140 countries. Various stalls set up at the event attracted visitors. They were selling souvenirs and local food. Salted lemons made with family grown lemons and natural salt from Kumamoto attracted many. There were stalls selling traditional Japanese tea. Each prefecture in Japan is known for its local taste. Yamanashi Prefecture's stewed chicken gut attracted many. Even heavy rains failed to deter the festive spirit. The Kanuma Autumn Festival, which is in process of applying for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, began amid rains. The annual festival which is celebrated in October has over 400 year-old history. This festival was deriv

Madhesi leader urges people to make Birgunj clean and green

Birgunj (Nepal), Oct 06 (ANI): After Kathmandu, the Madhesi Gathbandhan Morcha people have sought to make Nepal's Birgunj city clean and green. The leaders urged the people to collaborate and include waste management in their daily lifestyle. The Morcha leaders, along with the police authorities, held brooms to clean the waste materials from the city. During the cleanliness programme, the people held banners which highlighted the collaboration of the police with the locals. With the campaign, the leaders highlighted the important of cleanliness and how it can make people healthy.

PoK residents confirm terror camps thriving in region

Muzaffarabad/Kotli/Chinari/Mirpur /Gilgit/Diamer, Oct 06 (ANI): People living in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) have confirmed the presence of terror camps in the region. Residents of Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Chinari, Mirpur , Gilgit, Diamer and various parts of the Neelum Valley say their lives has been made a living hell by the terror training camps as the lawless men, who train here, plunder local villages and molest the women of the area. They say that their region is being used by the ISI to further its proxy war against India. The people of PoK have been demanding the removal of terror camps for years but the state has always turned a deaf ear.

People Suffer Due To Huge Power Crisis in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan, Oct 05: Gilgit-Baltistan is experiencing acute power shortages. Load shedding and power breakdowns are routine and result in disruption of businesses, educational institutions and other health facilities. Students face the brunt particularly as their studies are affected badly. The existing power plants and their capacity of power generation are on the decline and the shortfall is widening. The local administration has consistently failed in delivering up to the promises. And due to government's lack of interest, the region's resources have not been optimally utilized. Adding to this, none of the power projects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has been announced for the region.

Watch: UN Security Council admits Indo-Pak crisis not on agenda

New York, Oct 05 (ANI): United Nations Security Council (UNSC) President Vitaly Churkin declared that the UNSC has not been discussing the current state of tension between India and Pakistan, at a press conference on Wednesday. The Security Council President Churkin said that he did not wish to comment on the simmering India-Pakistan tensions as the UNSC had not been discussing it.

Watch: Pakistan's propaganda on UN Resolution exposed by Tarek Fatah, Christine Fair

Geneva, Oct 03 (ANI): Exposing the propaganda and misleading information being spread by Pakistan about the UN Security Council Resolution, Pakistani author Tarek Fatah said that Pakistan has committed war crimes by sending their soldiers in civil attire to Gilgit Baltistan and occupying the territories there. Launching a scathing attack on Pakistanis, Associate Professor at the Georgetown University in Washington Christine Fair said, that none of the Pakistanis claiming to abide the UN Security Council Resolution have actually read the document.

Telangana MP Kavitha celebrates Bathukamma

San Francisco, U.S., Oct 03 (ANI): With her stand of taking the festival of Bathukamma to a global level, Member of Parliament (MP) from Telangana and founder of Telangana Jagruthi K. Kavitha celebrated the floral festival in United States' San Francisco on Sunday. Kavitha attended the festivities arranged by the Telangana Cultural Association (TCA) along with Telangana Jagruthi. The organisers invited people in large numbers to attend the ceremonies that were held to mark Bathukamma and Dusshera festivals. Jammi Pooja, Gauri Pooja and several cultural programmes were also held. Earlier, Kavitha celebrated the festival of Telangana's cultural identity in London and Dubai. Celebrated by Telugu women, Bathukamma is a colourful festival of flowers. During the festival which falls before the onset of winters, the women folk dress up in their best, adorn ornaments, carry a flowers-made pattern called 'Bathukammalu', and immerse it into a water body. This year, the spirit of this festival is

Taliban launches yet another assault on Kunduz

Kunduz, Afghanistan, Oct 03 (ANI): A year after briefly taking over the city, the Taliban have again launched an assault on Afghanistan's Kunduz on Monday. The assault began in the wee hours at the southern and eastern parts of the city where the Islamist militants were engaged in battles with government forces. Kunduz is one of the most unstable provinces in the country's north. The capital of the province fell to the Taliban briefly last year, before being recaptured by government forces, and most districts have a heavy Taliban presence.

Pakistan has no love for Kashmiris: United Kashmir People's National Party spokesperson Nasir Aziz Khan

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct 02 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack on Pakistan, United Kashmir People's National Party spokesperson Nasir Aziz Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan has no affection towards Kashmiris. He added that Pakistan is playing tactical games in Kashmir in the name of religion.

Residents in PoK protest against atrocities by Pakistan Army, ISI (recent)

Kotli, PoK, Oct 02 (ANI): Kotli residents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) took to the streets to protest against the atrocities committed by the Pakistan Army and the ISI. The protestors carried banners and chanted slogans against Pakistan and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for committing carnage against the civilians.

Pakistan faces international isolation and internal disaffection

Geneva/Islamabad, Oct 01 (ANI): Indian forces recently conducted a surgical strike against militant bases across the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The army said it had based the raid on "specific and credible inputs" regarding possible infiltration attempts by militants. The strike came ten days after an attack on an army base in Uri by alleged Pakistan-based militants that left 18 soldiers dead. The offensive not only hurts Pakistan physically but also diplomatically and strategically. To make matter worse for the nuclear-armed rival, even its old allies like Afghanistan and Bangladesh openly supported India's tough act. Afghanistan and Bangladesh as well as Bhutan also followed suit when India backed out of the SAARC Summit scheduled to be held in Islamabad in November. The beleaguered nation faces international isolation for its failure to crack down on terror havens. Non-cooperation by even the Islamic countries, including Pakistan-origin activists, only showcases h

K. Kavitha takes floral festival 'Bathukamma' festival to global level

Dubai, Sep 30 (ANI): Member of Parliament (MP) from Telangana and founder of Telangana Jagruthi K. Kavitha has taken the festival of Bathukamma to a global level as the former celebrated the floral festival in Dubai. Bathukamma is a colourful and vibrant festival of Telangana, celebrated by women, as a symbol of state's cultural identity. The festival falls before the onset of winters. The women folk dress up in their best, adorn ornaments, carry a flowers-made pattern called 'Bathukammalu', which is immersed into a water body.

Pakistan's nefarious designs on Khalistan exposed

New Delhi/Washington DC, Sep 30: Pakistan's attempt to weaken harmony in India was well-exposed when Washington-based Khalistani separatist, Amarjit Singh sought Islamabad's help in achieving the dream Khalistan, an independent Sikh state. Amarjit is one among those Khalistani separatists living in the US, Canada and other European countries who have been enjoying their patronage to divide India and create instability. Pakistan is giving flame to Khalistan issue ever since India highlighted the human rights violations in Balochistan. Experts have strongly condemned Pakistan's malicious propaganda against India. Based in foreign countries, the pro-Khalistan separatists including Babbar Khalsa International, International Sikh Youth Federation, Khalistan Commando Force and Khalistan Zindabad Force are spreading venom against India and using social media as a tool to spread misinformation.They enjoy the patronage and funding by Pakistan. The Khalistan movement peaked during the 107-s and

Japan contributes in health and beauty sector

Tokyo, Sep 30 (ANI): As a popular place to exchange trending information and business opportunities of the beauty and health industry, the 15th Diet and Beauty Fair was held in Tokyo. The fair is focusing on the "Made in Japan" concept, making a beauty machine with the latest technology. This compound machine which was the first of its kind in Japan has both diet and facial functions. The machine can conduct care of cavitation, high frequency, absorbing, roller, and near infrared rays that is supposed to have an anti-aging effect. By using different chip for facial functions, it's possible to take care of the small spots near the eyes which was not possible before. This is also the Japan's first burst type high-speed hair removal machine. By irradiating the light at the appropriate wavelength for hair removal at the fastest ten times per second, the treatment time can be shortened significantly. With no pain, and by tracing each spot only once without repeating, it is an innovative pro

Indian Consulate General hosts Hindi Pakhwara

Birgunj (Nepal), Sep 30 (ANI): A fortnight event marking 'Hindi Diwas' organised by the Indian Consulate General concluded in Nepal's Birgunj city on Wednesday. A number of literature enthusiasts and literary writers participated in the event held to revive Hindi literature. 'Hindi Diwas' is celebrated every year on September 14.

Communication important to reduce India-Pakistan tensions: U.S. diplomat

Washington (US), Sep 30 (ANI): US State Department spokesperson John Kirby on Friday said that terrorism knows no border and urged India-Pakistan to encourage communication to reduce the border tensions. Kirby further expressed concern regarding the danger that terrorism poses and sought better ways to delegitimise groups like LeT and JeM.