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Doors open for peace talks: Pak Interior Minister

Islamabad, Aug 04 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday said Islamabad has never closed its doors for peace talks and is always ready for talks with India. In an apparent attack on India, he said no country should try and hide behind the word 'terrorism' and divert attention from demands of freedom. Explaining his absence from the official lunch hosted for SAARC Home Ministers, Chaudhry said unfortunately, he had another meeting.

Japan introduces enhanced service and technology for global customers

Japan, Aug 04 (ANI): Toyoko Inn has established a good reputation among foreign guests from Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, who frequently visits Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. The hotel provides Japanese style hospitality to its guests. Much emphasis has been given on cleaning the guest rooms. The staff training is also practiced in Japanese style. Attentions being paid to the details that enable the guests to have a pleasant stay, such as organizing morning routine meeting, teaching the way of greeting, cleaning of the entrance and much more. Toyoko Inn hotels are scheduled to open in Germany, France, Mongolia and Philippines. The Japanese hospitality will spread throughout the world. Tono Geoscience Center has been carrying out a wide range of geo-scientific research in order to build a firm scientific and technological basis for geological disposal. One of the major components of the ongoing geo-scientific research program is the Mizunami Underground Research Laboratory Project in t

Prachanda sworn in as new Nepal PM for second time

Nepal, Aug 04 (ANI): Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' took oath of office as new Prime Minister of Nepal on Thursday afternoon. This is the second time when CPN (Maoist) chairman Dahal was sworn in as the Prime Minister. Dahal, who earlier led the government for nine months in 2008, is the first communist leader to become Prime Minister twice. He was elected as the Prime Minister after securing 363 votes in Parliament on Wednesday. Breaking the age-old tradition, Dahal took oath in the name of people instead of God. Although the oath book had the word God in it, Dahal spelled people' while taking the oath.

Rajnath Singh in Pakistan: Yasin Malik's wife sits on hunger strike

Islamabad, Aug 04 (ANI): Yasin Malik's wife Mishal Malik sat on hunger strike over union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's Pakistan visit. Various religious activists and jihadi outfits in Pakistan protested against the visit of Rajnath Singh and accused him for the shutdown in the Kashmir Valley. Tight security arrangements have been made outside Singh's hotel where protestors were seen shouting anti-India slogans.

Two-day SAARC nations Home Ministers meet begins

Islamabad, Aug 04 (ANI): The inaugural session of the two-day SAARC nations Home Ministers meet was held in Islamabad on Thursday morning. Striving towards the biggest menace of current time, Sharif said that the effective implementation of the national action plan, Zarb-e-Azb, reflects the determination of Pakistan government to eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the nation's soil for good. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also attending the meet, is expected to raise the issue of cross-border terrorism at the meeting.

V.K. Singh receives first batch of Haj pilgrims

Medina (Saudi Arabia), Aug 04 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Thursday received the first batch of Haj pilgrims in Medina from India. Reportedly, excellent arrangements have been made by the authorities of the Saudi Arabia Government for the comfort of the Haj and Umrah pilgrims from India.

Home Minister Rajnath arrives in Pakistan for SAARC Summit

Islamabad, Aug 03 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday arrived in Islamabad to attend the SAARC Summit, during which he will underline meaningful cooperation among the South Asian countries. After his arrival, Rajnath met Additional Secretary of Interior Minister Amir Ahmed. Activists and supporters of militant outfits Hizbul Mujahideen and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen staged protests against Rajnath's visit.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal elected as new Prime Minister of Nepal

Nepal, Aug 03 (ANI): CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal was elected as the new prime minister of Nepal on Wednesday. Dahal succeeded in becoming the prime minister for a second term with the backing of the largest party Nepali Congress and Madhesi parties. Out of 573 lawmakers present during the Parliament session, 363 voted for Dahal while 210 voted against him. Nepali Congress, Madhesi Janadhikar Forum Democratic, Federal Socialist Forum Nepal, RPP, Tarai Madhes Demorcatic Party, Sadbhavana Party, CPN (United) among other parties which voted for Dahal.

Supporters of militant groups protest Rajnath Singh's visit to Islamabad

Islamabad, Aug 03 (ANI): Activists and supporters of two militant outfits Hizbul Mujahideen and the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen staged protests against the visit of Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh to Pakistan capital Islamabad on Wednesday. Singh has arrived in Islamabad for the two-day SAARC Home Ministers meeting. The militant outfits raised anti-India slogans about 10 kilometers from the Pakistan National Assembly. They accused Home Minister Singh of "deploying soldiers in Kashmir to shed the blood of innocents". Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin warned the Pakistan government against welcoming Singh.

Emirates plane crash lands at Dubai airport, passengers safe

Dubai, Aug 03 (ANI): An Emirates airline flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai on Wednesday crash landed at Dubai International Airport with around 275 passengers on board. All passengers were evacuated safely and no injuries have been reported so far. The plane made an emergency landing after a technical snag was reported.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal registers candidacy for Nepal's PM post

Nepal, Aug 02 (ANI): Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday officially registered his candidacy for the post of Nepal Prime Minister. The new Prime Minister is likely to be elected by the House through a majority vote on Wednesday. Dahal's name was reportedly proposed by Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba. In total, 11 political parties have backed Dahal's candidature. The post has been lying vacant since the former prime minister K P Sharma Oli resigned on July 24.

People in Gilgit, PoK Defy Chinese Presence in the Region

Gilgit Baltistan, Aug 02: Anger is mounting high in Gilgit Baltistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmiri (PoK) over both Pakistan and China exploiting their resources in a reckless manner for selfish economic gain. The residents are strongly opposing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it has failed to provide any tangible benefits for them.

Baloch nationalists in Canada protest against Pakistan's atrocities

Canada, Aug 02 : The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest in Toronto, Canada, on July 31 against the enforced disappearance of Abdul Wahid Baloch, a well-known literary activist and human rights campaigner, at the hands of Pakistani security agencies. Holding placards and banners, the protesters demanded immediate and safe release of Wahid from illegal custody. They also raised demands of 'free Balochistan' from Pakistan's illegal occupation during their protest. The BNM appealed for urgent intervention by the United Nations and international bodies to stop the crimes against humanity in Balochistan by the state armed forces. Meanwhile, BSO (Azad) president Karima Baloch strongly condemned Wahid's abduction and appealed to the world human rights organizations to save the social activist's live. The whereabouts of Wahid, a resident of Lyari in Pakistan, are still unknown after he went missing on July 26. His family alleges that he was picked up by the law enforcement agencies.

Resentment mounts against growing Chinese presence in Gilgit, PoK

Gilgit / Geneva, Aug 01 (ANI): Anger is mounting high in Gilgit Baltistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) over both Pakistan and China exploiting their resources in a reckless manner for selfish economic gain. The residents are strongly opposing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it has failed to provide any tangible benefits for them. China is investing over 40 billion dollars for its ambitious 3,000-km-long economic corridor that will link western China to southern Pakistan through a network of roads, railway lines and pipelines. The project is being touted as bringing about a spectacular socio-economic change in the region, but alienated residents currently feel that both China and Pakistan are past masters in lies and deceit, as before firming up the project, all stakeholders were not consulted. Pakistan, which suffers from a huge power crisis, draws its electricity mostly from Gilgit Baltistan, but ironically none of the power projects have presence in the region -

Five workers killed in energy facilities attack

Kirkuk (Iraq), July 31 (ANI): At least five workers were killed when several unidentified gunmen attacked two energy facilities in Iraq's northern province of Kirkuk on Sunday. As per reports, the security forces shot dead one of the gunmen while the four others blew themselves up later after clashes with the troops. At least five gunmen wearing explosive vests stormed the oil field of Bai Hassan. Two oil storage tanks were blown up during the clash, setting huge fire and sending column of black smoke above the area.

Japan contributes towards healthy food, clean water and hospitality

Japan, July 29 (ANI): Japanese cuisine has developed through centuries of social and economic changes. With an aim to promote the Japanese cuisine the world over, the Washoku World Challenge is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan. The event saw participation of foreign Washoku chefs. Washoku World Challenge has been established as the biggest and authorized Japanese cuisine competition. The judge of this competition, Yukio Hattori, runs a cooking school. The hotel provides all comfort and facilities to the guests including multiple drawers, a safe, large refrigerator and even microwave. Its interiors are designed to suitable for foreign guests. The guests can also enjoy the great view from the restaurant on the top floor while having breakfast. In areas such as Southeast Asia and Africa, water shortage and water quality remains a major concern. Yamaha Motor has been contributing in providing safe drinking water to the villagers in Indonesia.

Protests all across Pakistan Occupied Kashmir over rigged elections

Muzaffarabad (PoK), July 27 (ANI): Protests have erupted all across Pakistan Occupied Kashmir over anger and resentment at what locals are describing as a rigged July 21 election which saw the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) win 32 out of 41 seats or more than seventy five percent of the seats. Widespread protests were witnessed today in the major POK towns like Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Chinari and Mirpur after members of the PML (N) killed a supporter of the Muslim Conference (MC) in Muzaffarabad. The protestors burnt tyres, blocked traffic and clashed with police. Several cases of injuries were reported as the POK administration moved to clamp down on press reporting. The protesters closed all commercial centers in the cities and held demonstrations outside the POK assembly at Muzaffarabad and Government buildings. The PML-N has bagged 31 seats out of the 41 up for grabs, while the Muslim Conference and Pakistan People's party bagged three seats each. Political parties have q

Residents happy with Oli's resignation

Birgunj, Nepal, July 26 (ANI): KP Sharma Oli resigned as the prime minster of Nepal, minutes ahead of facing a no-confidence motion in Parliament he was certain to loose, dragging the nation into a fresh turmoil. Expressing happiness over Oli's resignation a resident of the Terai region said that Oli failed to solve the major Madhesi crisis in the country. Oli's resignation is the latest crisis to hit Nepal which has been struggling to rebuild itself after the quake of Nepal.

19 killed, dozens wounded at care centre outside Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), July 26 (ANI): At least 19 people were killed and dozens of others were injured by a knife-wielding attacker at a facility for the disabled in central Japan early on Tuesday. Japanese media described it as the worst case of mass killing in decades.

Tiger attack turns fatal for tourist in a safari park

Beijing, July 25 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a female tourist was mauled to death and another male injured when attacked by a tiger in Beijing's Badaling Wildlife World. The zoo was closed after the incident and a probe is on with regard to the incident that happened on Saturday afternoon.