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Priests protest against long power cuts in Nepal

Nepal, May 12 (ANI): Several priests of Nepal's Birgunj area took out a rally against the government to protest against long power cuts. A 24-hour long power cut without any prior information had irked the priests. People are also facing acute water shortage in the country. All people, who are suffering, are united against the government and our voice remains strong until the Nepal Government addresses our demands. According to the protesters, despite apprising the government of the situation, their problems have not been resolved. The protesters have now decided to hold a massive protest to press for their demands.

Japan's credit card, water pump firms bullish on Vietnam market

Vietnam, May 11 (ANI): Vietnam's economy is witnessing a boom courtesy the rise in income as this has led to a demand in domestic market. The market has been attracting many foreign investors. Japan's JCB, an international credit card brand, has launched promotional activities by utilizing the well-known animation character "Doraemon" as the brand campaign character. Chief Representative Vietnam Representative Office JCB International (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Tomoaki Yamaguchi, said this is the dawn for the payment market in Vietnam. In Japanese restaurant in Hanoi, the customers using credit cards enjoy special benefits. With the promotion of Doraemon character on the cards, the business has increased to about 10 per cent. Vietnam is attracting many Japanese firms. EBARA Corporation has recently started operation with its newest custom pump factory. The target is to enhance its productivity. EBARA has set up in-house can factory, which has brought positive results in many ways With the im

Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum Nepal threatens to take its protest over Constitution to Singh Darbar

Nepal, May 11 (ANI): Chairman of Sanghiya Samajwadi Forum Nepal, Upendra Yadav, said that Madhesi protest, demanding better representation in Constitution, will revolve around Kathmandu until the community's demands were not met by the government. Criticising the central government for not taking a call on demands, Yadav said that demonstrators will gherao Singh Darbar in the coming days as a mark of protest. Yadav recalled how the blockade at India-Nepal border had resulted in black-marketting of goods, which led to commodities being sold at sky-rocketing prices. Due to the months-long Madhesi agitation, Nepal's industrial sector incurred losses worth 200 billion Nepalese rupees. The protests that stretched for over four months saw deaths of more than 50 people.

People blame successive governments in Gilgit Baltistan for poor governance

Gilgit Baltistan, May 10: People in Gilgit Baltistan continue to suffer due to government's apathy and lack of governance since the region was illegally occupied by Pakistan. Locals feel completely alienated from the ruling class, as successive governments have failed to live up to promises made to the people. The Gilgit-Baltistan area in Pakistan covers an area of 85,793 sq km. It is neither independent nor has a provincial status and the beleaguered people living in the region still lack basic facilities even after decades long illegal occupation. Their woes get multiplied as the elected representatives act as pawns in the hands of the Pakistan government. Hardly any attention is paid to the problems of the locals. Rather, these representatives are busy working for their personal gains. Pakistan earns billions in revenue from Gilgit-Baltistan annually from trade and transit, water resource exploitation, mineral exploration and direct and indirect federal taxes. Yet much of the reven

Madheshi community protest against levying of unified property tax

Nepal, May 10 (ANI): Members of Terai-Madhesh Loktantrik Party staged a protest rally in Birgunj town against the government's decision of levying unified property tax on them. The protesters also submitted a memorandum to an official at sub-divisional municipality and asked them to withdraw the tax. The government's move to impose tax has irked the community members. Nepal government is trying to 'suppress the minorities', especially the Madhesis, ever since they have launched agitation against the country's new Constitution and raised demand for their rights.

Madhesi Morcha calls upon people to gherao Singh Darbar

Nepal, May 09 (ANI): Intensifying its stir against the government, the Madhesi Morcha called upon the people, 'exploited' by the Nepal government, to gherao Singh Darbar in Kathmandu on May 14. Women are also actively participating in the protest. According to Madhesi protesters, they have been protesting for 6 months but their demands are still not met. They will do a massive protest in Kathmandu for their rights. The last agitation led to a loss of 200 billion rupees as production had stalled for several months. More than 50 people also lost their lives in the protests.

Madhesis demand PM Oli to consider their demands

Birgunj (Nepal), May 08 (ANI): Members of Madhesi Morcha in Birgunj organized a protest against Nepal Prime Minister K P Oli, who has rejected Madhesis' demand to rewrite the new constitution. Protesters said he was ignorant to their demands of equal rights to the minority group. Addressing Parliament, PM Oli urged the disgruntled parties to come forward for talks to resolve their issues. However, Madhesis said they were fighting for their rights for long and want justice. Madhesis want the government to rewrite the constitution so that the concept of secularism, identity-based proportional inclusive representation and federal democratic republic status to Nepal can be constitutionally ensured.

Experts restore Japan's ancient temple 'Izumo-Oyashiro'

Tokyo, Japan, May 05 (ANI): One of the most ancient and important temple in Japan, Izumo-oyashiro, is gradually losing its charm due to lack of maintenance. In order to preserve this precious cultural heritage for future generations, the preservation work named 'Transfer of A Shrine' in Heisei began in 2009. Shimizu Corporation is in-charge of the preservation and repair work of the temple. The repair of the main shrine was completed in March 2013, but the preservation and repair of other shrines continues. Different from modern buildings, the traditional buildings such as many cultural heritages have no floor plans available. There were cases that the parts that required repair were found only after the building was dismantled. In Japan, the wooden cultural heritages have been routinely preserved and repaired. The concept and technologies can be useful for other Asian countries as well. Either as meanings of transportation or for pleasure, cars are essential these days. Ota city in Gu

Madhesi labourers protest against political parties

Nepal, May 04 (ANI): Madhesi labourers took out a protest rally in Birgunj and presented a memorandum to the Chief District Officer. Labourers sloganeered against the Nepali Congress, Maowadi and MLA parties for not providing full rights to labourers and instead cutting down on their conveniences. Leader of Madhes labourers' union, Ramesh Prasad Patel, said that workers are deprived of various facilities and that factories are not in a good condition. Labourers have been fighting to get their cancelled facilities restored.

No End To Woes of People in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, May 03: Gilgit Baltistan is on the boil again. The decision of Pakistani government to impose fresh taxes has caused disappointment among the people who say it will only add to their sufferings. Miffed at their demands not being heard by authorities, the imposition of taxes has only added to their woes. Local leaders and activists are now planning a massive protest against the government decision. Locals have always accused Pakistan of treating Gilgit-Baltistan as its colony. The people are subjected to harsh laws and those who try to raise their voice against the oppression are dealt with high handedness. Locals also allege that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor will not benefit the local population of the region. The region suffers from power crisis but still no CPEC power project has been announced for Gilgit Baltistan region. Gilgit-Baltistan was illegally occupied by Pakistan in 1947. In an effort to provide legal cover to the multi-billion dollar Chinese inve

Photography exhibition showcases different aspects of Nepal

Nepal, May 03 (ANI): A photography exhibition titled "PIX- The Nepal Issue" is organised in New Delhi by Goethe-Institute and PIX, a photography quarterly, which depicts the different political and cultural aspects of Nepal. The exhibition and issue of the photography quarterly is a foray into emerging photo narratives in Nepal, historical and contemporary, and the ways in which they mobilize viewership. Reputed photographers like Nayan Tara, Tanvi Mishra and Akshay Mahajan displayed their work. Photos of raging issues like Madhesi protests, political rallies, the army at work during last year's massive earthquake, and the condition of Nepal before and after the quake were put on display. The exhibition also displayed pictures clicked by people and shared with the organisers on social networking sites. Visitors experienced an outlook into the current socio-political situation in Nepal. The exhibition will conclude on 7th May 2016.

R and D key to success for Nissan and YumYum Foods in Thailand

Thailand, May 03 (ANI): Nissan recently announced the opening of Nissan Motor Asia Pacific (NMAP) R and D Test Center in Thailand. The new test center will be the main R and D hub for ASEAN to better address customer needs in the region and to align more quickly to market requirements. Nissan Motor Asia Pacific was established in Bangkok in 2011 as a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., to act as the regional headquarters for marketing, sales, R and D, Monozukuri strategies, product planning, business management and finance control. By opening of the testing center, NMAP has made an additional investment of more than one billion Thai baht to this 6,600 square meter facility. By the end of this fiscal year, a total of 330 staff will be employed. Not only cars, research in preparing YumYum instant noodles makes it world popular. Over the past 40 years, the Yum Yum brand produced by Wan Thai Foods Industry Co. Ltd has been the favorite instant noodle product in Thailand and overseas mar

Nepal Nationalist group demands king's rule in the country

Birgunj (Nepal), May 02 (ANI): Under the chairmanship of Janak Shah, workers and leaders of Nepal Nationalist group, Birgunj, presented a memorandum to former ruler of Nepal, Gyanendra Shah, demanding king's rule in the country with an aim to achieve better living conditions for the people of Nepal. Members of Nepal Nationalist group gathered for a rally at Ghantaghar, Birgunj. Shah claimed that no party has been able to provide security or peace to the public but a king can bring peace to the country. The Shah dynasty had signed an agreement with the political parties of Nepal through which former king Gyanendra gave 10 years to the parties to run the country.

India, New Zealand sign landmark air services agreement

Auckland, May 02 (ANI): India and New Zealand signed an air services agreement to boost connectivity, tourism and trade between the two nations. The pact opens the doors for direct flights between the two nations. President Pranab Mukherjee, who is in New Zealand, said it will have a significant impact on the 174,000 Indians living in the island nation. Key also batted for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to further enhance cooperation. The Indian President arrived in New Zealand on Saturday (April 30) on a three-day bilateral visit.

President Mukherjee pays tribute to WW-II martyrs in NZ

Auckland, May 01 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday paid tribute to the martyrs of World War- II at New Zealand's Auckland War Memorial Museum. The President laid wreath in memory of hundreds and thousands of soldiers who lost their lives in the war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. President Mukherjee is on a three-day visit to the island country after completing his landmark visit to Papua New Guinea.

Madhesi Morcha and 27 of its coalition partners hold protest in Nepal

NEPAL, May 01 (ANI): The workers of Democratic Madhesi Morcha and its allies waved black flags in Kathmandu in protest against the government on day two of their protest. The protesting party workers staged demonstration outside various government offices in the capital, as they pressed for their demands. Madhesis protested for six long months but according to protestors, their demands were not met by the government and this time protestors have also decided for gherao of Singh Darbar. Madheshis feel that they have been denied their basic rights. With the new phase of their peaceful movement, they hope to achieve all they want through negotiations with the government. Due to the Madhesi agitation, Nepal 's industrial sector has incurred losses worth 200 billion Nepalese rupees. More than 50 people were killed in protests.

President Mukherjee accorded ceremonial welcome in New Zealand

Auckland, Apr 30 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee was accorded a ceremonial reception as he arrived in New Zealand on the last leg of his two-nation visit on Saturday. Mukherjee is the first Indian head of state to visit New Zealand. Mukherjee was accorded a Maori welcome by members of the tribal community. They also performed a traditional dance. The Indian President also inspected the guard of honour. Soon after, he sat down for official talks with New Zealand's Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae at his residence.

Japan to expand business ties with India, ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur/Tokyo, Apr 29 (ANI): Japan's Ajinomoto Group has expanded its business in over 130 countries. Malaysia, which is known for its diverse culinary destinations, has been using Ajinomoto products since its launch in 1961. The company has been serving its local customers with its continuous innovation process. Umami seasoning and flavor seasoning are among its most popular products. Other than its role as an innovative food product producer, Ajinomoto also serves as an important source vendor for processed food manufactures throughout the region.As a Halal-certified producer, Ajinomoto is dedicated in serving not only the local Islamic community, but also other Islamic countries. Recently the annual general meeting of Catch Asia Media Network was held in Tokyo with participation by media representatives from ASEAN and India. Attended by representatives of member Japanese companies, the emphasis was laid on spreading information about Japan in ASEAN and India. The programme runn

India, PNG sign 4 agreements

Port Moresby, Apr 29 (ANI): India and Papua New Guinea on Friday signed four agreements in the fields of information technology, health, agriculture and transportation. The agreements were signed in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee and PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill. After signing agreements, Mukherjee visited University of Papua New Guinea. He also planted a Banyan sapling at the university as a sign of friendship between the two countries.

Pakistan supporting Sikh extremists for Pro-Khalistan activities

Pakistan, Apr 29: Pakistan's Consul General Asghar Ali Golo was photographed at a rally in Toronto with Sukhminder Singh Hansra, a supporter of Khalistan. Khalistan flags were also displayed during a pro-Khalistan rally in Greater Toronto. The most troubling aspect of the situation is the apparent link between Pakistani officials and Khalistan supporters. Lieutenant General (retd) P N Hoon stated that people are being brainwashed outside and then sent back, which is a matter of concern. Several pro-Khalistani groups, including the International Sikh Youth Federation and Babbar Khalsa International, are based in Canada. They continue to pursue their so-called "Sikh Agenda" clandestinely. In the 1980s and early 1990s, Punjab was hit by a Pakistan sponsored separatist insurgency.It claimed some 12,000 lives and affected the state's development. However, peace returned to Punjab as people rejected the demand for Khalistan. Today, the state is prospering.