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Nepal Govt. announces Rs 1 million for families of those killed in Madhesi protest

Nepal, Aug 18 (ANI): The Nepal Government has announced to give compensation of Rs 1 million to the families of those killed during the Madhesi movement, at a cabinet meeting held in Singha Durbar on Thursday. The compensation amount will be given to the families of 41 protestors and 11 security personnel. Minister for Information and Communications Ram Karki told reporters that the government decided to distribute the amount upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Madhesi parties had been demanding the formation of a probe committee to look into excessive use of force by the security personnel.

I always dreamt of running with national flag, says Sakshi Malik

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 18 (ANI): Woman wrestler Sakshi Malik ended India's wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games by clinching the bronze in the 58 Kilogram category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan. With the win, Malik has now become only the fourth Indian woman athlete to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleshwari, Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal. Sakshi said that she always dreamed of running with flag and when she finally did it, it was best moment of her life.

Would be happier to see coach get Dronacharya award, says gymnast Dipa Karmakar

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 18 (ANI): Expressing her happiness over being recommended for the coveted Khel Ratna award, Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday said she would be happier if her coach Bishweshwar Nandi is given the Dronacharya award. She also said that getting a medal at the Olympics would have been more rewarding for her.

We opened late but at least did open our medal account at Rio 2016: India's Chef De Mission

Rio De Jenerio, Aug 18 (ANI): India's Chef De Mission at the Rio Olympics, Rakesh Gupta, on Thursday said that India opened late but at least, opened the account of medals. He added that it was disappointing in the preliminary rounds when Sakhi Malik lost but then she performed extremely well in the last few seconds.

Japan overcome the damage caused by earthquake and tsunamis in the past

Kumamoto/Miyagi, Aug 17 (ANI): Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan suffered from earthquake in April which destroyed much of its infrastructure. But, the disaster fails to destroy its citizens' determination to recover. Repair work on the iconic Kumamoto Castle was accelerated by not only dedicated staff and citizens but also an outpouring of support from abroad. Today, the castle is well on the way to full restoration. After restoration, the tourists are back to witness grandeur of the castle. In June, night illumination of Kumamoto Castle was started again, making the castle a beacon of hope for Kumamoto's citizens. Kumamoto is its historical significance. It boasts many churches which are ready to join as World Heritage sites. Already recovered from the effects of the earthquake, the churches are once again a popular tourist attraction. Kumamoto enjoys not only cultural riches but also natural ones. The Kuma River offers not only rafting but also sightseeing boats from which to watch the s

People in Gilgit protest against Pakistan's atrocities

Gilgit-Baltistan, Aug 16: The anger and resentment continue in Gilgit-Baltistan against the excesses committed by Pakistani security forces and exploitation of resources of the region by the federal government. In Gilgit, hundreds of people hit the streets to oppose the 46 billion us dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project and accused Islamabad of exploiting resources of their region for economic interests. The people of Gilgit, who are the real stakeholders, are angry as they were not consulted.

Awami Action Committee of Gilgit-Baltistan calls for indefinite strike, demands CPEC rollback

Gilgit (Gilgit-Baltistan), Aug 16 (ANI): The Awami Action Committee of Gilgit-Baltistan has called for an indefinite strike in the entire area unless and until Pakistan withdraws its security forces and also rollback China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). People of Gilgit Baltistan believe that the corridor will exploit its hydro resources only to benefit Pakistan and deny share for the region. Locals are worried about increasing Chinese footprint in the region.

Thousands of dead bodies being unearthed in Balochistan

Balochistan, Aug 16 (ANI): The province of Balochistan continues to suffer from the wrath of law enforcement agencies. According to official reports, nearly a thousand bullet-ridden corpses have been recovered from various parts of Balochistan in the past six years. Many of these corpses cannot be recognised as their faces have been burnt by acid, which is a tactic used by the intelligence agencies. The unofficial death toll is estimated to be much more. The official data also discloses that over 112 persons are still missing in the province. It is worthy to note that these figures have been prepared by senior government officials assigned to execute the National Action Plan (NAP) and instructed to crack down on terrorism and supplement the ongoing anti-terrorist offensive in North-Western Pakistan. The following is the year wise breakup of dead bodies recovered, as per the report. Balochistan Province, rich in natural resources, has been lagging in major economic and social developmen

Rio 2016: Anil Vij announces Rs. 6 crore reward for gold winning Indian athletes

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 16 (ANI): Haryana sports minister Anil Vij, who is in Rio de Janeiro, on the occasion of Independence Day announced that Rs six crores would be given to players who wins gold medal in the ongoing Olympics. He said that they had gone to the Brazilian city to encourage and boost the morale of the Indian contingent. The Haryana sports minister further said that Indian players were battling it out and were doing well at the Rio Olympics.

Kin of slain Nepali soldiers having served Indian Army provided financial relief on I-Day

Kathmandu, Aug 15 (ANI): On the occasion of the 70th Independence Day, India on Monday provided Rs 40 crore to the families of 14 Nepali soldiers, who lost their lives while serving in the Indian Army or after retirement. Indian Embassy in Kathmandu provided the relief amount to the families of the ex-servicemen and war veterans. Depending on the length of their service, the families of those killed in the line of duty were provided relief amount varying from Rs 48.05 to Rs 48.19 lakh. Likewise, families of those who died after retirement received Rs 3.2 to Rs 3.33 lakh. The Indian Embassy also gifted 40 ambulances and eight buses to different hospitals, educational institutions and non-profitable organisations.

Indian Govt. should sit with Baloch, PoK people to find one-time solution: Gilgit-Baltistan National Congress

Dubai/Toronto, Aug 15 (ANI): Gilgit-Baltistan National Congress Director Senge H Sering on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting the brutalities in Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and said that it is the first time that an esteemed politician has shown an interest in Balochistan. Sering urged to the Indian Government to sit with Balochistan, Kashmir and Ladakh people and find a one-time solution. Meanwhile, Baloch representative to EU and UN Mehran Marri said the people of Balochistan are suffering genocide at the hands of Pakistan military and Pakistan government.

Islamabad: Indian High Commissioner hoists tricolour

Islamabad, Aug 15 (ANI): Indian embassy in Pakistan hoisted the tricolour in Islamabad to celebrate the 70th Independence Day today. India's ambassador to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale was present at the venue.

Baloch leaders welcome PM Modi's statement, hope for India's support on Balochistan

Geneva, Aug 15 (ANI): Baloch Voice Foundation President Munir Mengal and Baloch Republican Party leader Ashraf Sherjan appreciated and welcomed the support rendered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his statement on Balochistan. They said that they hope that India as an obligation will take all sorts of practical steps to help Balochistan.

Baloch leader want SRK, Amitabh Bachchan to make movie on Balochistan

Geneva, Aug 15 (ANI): Expressing his love and admiration for Bollywood actors, Baloch Republican Party Founding Chief Brahumdagh Bugti appealed to both Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan to bring Balochistan live on the big screen. He went on to say that Amitabh would portray the role of his grandfather very well. Bugti said he hoped the Bollywood brigade with Bachchan and King Khan would not leave them disappointed.

PM Modi's response on Balochistan is encouraging, says Baloch Republican Party Chief

Geneva, Aug 15 (ANI): Baloch Republican Party Founding Chief Brahumdagh Bugti on Independence Day welcomed the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Balochistan and its people and said it was encouraging. Saying this, the Baloch Republican Party Founding Chief further added that they hope India would endeavour to support their cause. Bugti added that Pakistan's involvement in the terror attacks, which have been carried out in India earlier, must stand as an eye-opener to India and they must make it a part of foreign policy. Bugti further questioned as to how many people actually know about the atrocities that is happening in Balochistan. Concluding his statement, Bugti however said that the recent response from the Indian Government as well as the media has been positive and thanked them heartily.

Dipa Karmakar satisfied with her performance

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 15 (ANI): 23-year-old Dipa Karmakar missed a bronze medal by a whisker to finish fourth in the women's vault finals in the Rio Olympics 2016. Talking to ANI, Dipa said she is satisfied with her performance. The 23-year-old created a history by giving the best-ever performance by an Indian gymnast in the Olympics history.

Baloch leaders seek help against Pakistan military's atrocities in Balochistan

Geneva (Switzerland), Aug 14 (ANI): Baloch leaders on Sunday expressed their concern and helplessness over the atrocities of the Pakistan's military in Balochistan stating the situation is graver than usual. Baloch Republican Party Founding Chief Brahmudagh Bugti alleged that people are migrating because of violence in the region, as atrocities have increased over time and said that one needs to monitor the situation to exactly know the status of the people in the region. He said that people disappear and are killed on a daily basis and this has been a regular affair since 2010. Bugti said that they were trying to garner help from everywhere including human rights organizations and NGOs to make them aware of the situation in Balochistan. On the other hand, Representative of Balochistan at UNHRC and EU Mehran Marri also alleged the same saying that recently the Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and others had a meeting and they agreed at a National A

Watch: Protest erupts in Gilgit-Baltistan against Pakistan, demand release of activist Baba Jan

Gilgit-Baltistan, Aug 13 (ANI): A massive protest took to the streets in the Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan region against a crackdown by Pakistani security forces that saw the incarceration of over 500 young Gilgit residents, including top political activist Baba Jan. Angry protesters raised 'anti-Pakistan' slogans and alleged that these young men were imprisoned for demanding political rights and asking the Pakistani Army to leave Gilgit's soil. The political crackdown and arrests in Gilgit were made against people protesting against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Rio Olympics: Indian boxer Manoj Kumar expresses confidence of winning next round

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 13 (ANI): Indian boxer Manoj Kumar who is all set to qualify for the pre-quarterfinals of the Rio Games on Saturday said that he is confident of winning next round and also that he is having blessings of 1.2 billion Indians with him. He also said he is trying to clear both the hurdles one by one and also urged everyone to support him and pray for him.

Will invite India for dialogue on Kashmir issue: Pakistan

Islamabad, Aug 12 (ANI): Advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Friday said his government would invite India for a dialogue on the Kashmir issue. He added that if India is ready for talks then Pakistan has no problem.