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Tokyo Motorcycle Show focuses on safety

Tokyo(Japan), Apr 13 (ANI): At the recently held Tokyo Motorcycle Show, the Metropolitan Police Department marked their presence at the Japan's biggest motorcycle event. They promoted riding safety for the visitors. Over one lakh visitors, who gathered at Tokyo Big Sight, were the actual bike riders. Metropolitan Police Female Motorcycle Officers Squad, "Queen Stars" showcased their motorcycle drill performance at the outdoor exhibition space. They are one of the best skilled riders in Japan. The members are highly trained for their duty on the traffic, with the high-performance Honda VFR800 customised motorcycles. The elite squad of female motorcycle officers "Queen Stars" shows the elegant and sharp riding techniques to the audiences. Road accidents on Tokyo streets are increasing every day which remains a cause of concern for the authorities. The female police riders promote traffic safety close to the civil riders. You may think motorcycle is a popular men's hobby, but riding a mot

Japan makes special arrangements for tourists from Islamic nations

Japan, Apr 13 (ANI): A large number of foreign tourists enter Japan from Kansai International Airport. The facility is run by Kansai Airports, a new company formed by Orix and French airport operator Vinci Airports. Used by over 10 million visitors, Kansai International Airport is well equipped with convenient facilities for international travelers such as tourist information centers and duty-free shops. The airport has separate prayer rooms for male and female passengers and also has facilities to provide Halal food. Kume Island is located around 100 kilometers west of Naha, a city of Okinawa. The cosmetics maker located on Kume Island has just developed amenity goods that are suitable for Halal use. The ingredients were the focus. The beautiful nature and the high-quality source of water available on Kume Island made the development possible. Also, there is Nikkoken, a popular ramen house in Tochigi prefecture. It serves Halal dumplings. Goka Dainari, the owner of Nikkoken include th

Normal supply of goods resumes from India to Nepal

Nepal, Apr 13 (ANI): About 1,000 trucks from India carrying essential goods, including fuel, food and medicines, crossed over to Nepal from Raxaul-Birgunj border. The supply was badly affected because of months-long agitation and blockade by Madhesi community in Nepal. Nepal faced acute crisis of fuel and other essential commodities because of blockade at Indo-Nepal border by Madhesi agitators. Madhesis launched protests against the government demanding equal rights and representation in parliament after the new Constitution was adopted. Since their demands have not been met, Madhesi leaders and other minority groups are threatening to re-launch agitation across Nepal.

Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan to celebrate harvest festival

Lahore, Apr 13 (ANI): A group of more than nine hundred Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the harvest festival of Baisakhi. The festival marks harvesting of crops by the Sikh community. On this day, Sikhs dress up in colourful attires and dance to the tunes of 'Bhangra'- the folk dance of northern Punjab state. Around 2400 Sikh pilgrims from India, are expected to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib to participate in religious rituals during the Baisakhi festival. Baisakhi is also important as it is celebrated as the Sikh New Year.

Pakistan Wants To Change the Demography of Gilgit: Wazahat Hasan

Gilgit-Baltistan, Apr 12: People living in Gilgit-Baltistan face severe challenges to protect their own rights. Political activists accuse the Pakistan government of trampling upon the state subject laws and subsequently changing the demography of the region. Political leaders of Gilgit not only face life threats but are also discouraged to raise any issue related to human rights. Wajahat Hasan and his brother, Col. (Retd) Nadir Hasan, are victims of police brutality. Wajahat now lives in exile because of life threats. Over the years, Gilgit-Baltistan has suffered due to Pakistan government's unconcerned behavior. Various laws imposed by the Pakistan government targets rights activists and political leaders. Wazahat feel that Pakistan's intention to make Gilgit-Baltistan its fifth province is practically impossible. Gilgit-Baltistan not only faces Pakistan government's apathy but also its natural resources are being plundered by foreign players after the signing of the China-Pakistan e

Special facilities being provided to Islamic nation tourist in Japan

Kansai/Kume, Apr 12 (ANI): A large number of foreign tourists enter Japan from Kansai International Airport. The facility is run by Kansai Airports, a new company formed by Orix and French airport operator Vinci Airports. Used by over 10 million visitors, Kansai International Airport is well equipped with convenient facilities for international travelers such as tourist information centers and duty-free shops. The airport has separate prayer rooms for male and female passengers and also has facilities to provide Halal food. Kume Island is located around 100 kilometers west of Naha, a city of Okinawa. The cosmetics maker located on Kume Island has just developed amenity goods that are suitable for Halal use. The ingredients were the focus. The beautiful nature and the high-quality source of water available on Kume Island made the development possible. It serves Halal dumplings. Goka Dainari, the owner of Nikkoken include the item into its menu two years ago. The difference between Hala

SpaceX rocket booster makes breakthrough landing at sea in Florida

Florida, Apr 09 (ANI): SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday successfully landed on the Atlantic ocean platform after it lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Friday.The two-stage rocket's main body separated and headed toward a landing platform floating on the ocean about 300 kilometers northeast of Cape Canaveral. The rocket's cargo ship which is called Dragon, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday at the International Space Station.

Fake Indian currency worth 10 million seized in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Apr 09 (ANI): The Nepal police have seized fake Indian currency worth 10 million in Nepal's Kathmandu city. Six persons, including one Pakistani and five Nepali nationals, have been arrested in the case. Deputy Inspector General of Police Bam Bahadur Bhandari said a special team was formed to tail the suspects before they were arrested. The accused had plans to circulate the fake currency in India. India often accuses Pakistan of circulating fake currency to destablise its economy, a charge that the latter denies.

UK's move to lift ban on pro-Khalistan International Sikh Youth Federation opposed

London / Delhi, Apr 07 : Experts in India have strongly condemned a move by the United Kingdom to lift a 15-year-old ban on International Sikh Youth Federation, a group associated in the past with terrorism against India. Recently, Britain's Minister of state in the Home Office John Hayes signed the statuary instrument relating to the Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organizations) (Amendment) Order 2016, lifting the ban on the International Sikh Youth Federation. Both houses of British Parliament approved the motion to drop the organisation from the list of proscribed organizations. Formed in 1984, the International Sikh Youth Federation was engaged in terrorist attacks, assassinations and bombings against both Indian figures and moderate Sikhs opposing them. A member of the organization, Inderjit Singh Reyat was involved in the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182 off Ireland in one of the deadliest aircraft terror attacks. Formed with an aim to establish Khalistan, an independent home

Japan produces health drink from fruit extract

Okinawa / Nara, Apr 08 (ANI): Located in south Japan, Okinawa is constituted by Islands. Here, food makes people to live long. The specialty of Okinawa is blue papaya, which is used to prepare healthy drink. Blue papaya has an effective element to keep good health. The element from blue papaya gets extracted through natural fermentation and use of organic material. The plant institute uses latest ferment technology to extract drink from blue papaya. In ancient Nara city is located 200 years old sake brewery. It produces many healthy foods. In the brewery yeast for producing sake is alive. Brewer eats it to keep vigorous condition. The yeast was mixed with vegetable, fruit, sea weed and edible wild plant and fermented for a year. And more a few years maturity completes healthy food. It is efficient to keep health. Sawada brewery closely works with doctors to develop more healthy food.

India recalls great deeds of Begum Hazrat Mahal

Kathmandu, Apr 07 (ANI): Begum Hazarat Mahal, who had rebelled against the British colonial rule in 1857, was remembered on her 137th death anniversary. In Kathmandu, the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, laid the wreath at the tomb of Begum Hazrat Mahal in Jame Masjid and recalled her contribution in the freedom struggle of India. Begum of Awadh and the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, she died on April 7 1879 during her refuge in Nepal.

Pak considering India's request of consular access to detained RAW officer- Foreign Office Spokesperson

Islamabad, Apr 07 (ANI): Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakariya on Thursday said that the government was considering Indian request to allow consular access to RAW officer Kulbhushan Yadav, who was arrested in Baluchistan recently. Zakariya said that Pakistan and India had signed an agreement on consular matters in 2008, adding that the request would be considered in view of the relevant clauses of the agreement. Zakariya said that the law enforcement agencies are making every effort to apprehend all the individuals involved in subversive activities in Pakistan.

Industry Minister meets workers of closed sugar mill in Birgunj

Nepal, Apr 07 (ANI): Nepal's State minister for Industry Meghraj Nepali Nishad met workers of closed sugar mill in Birgunj and assured them to get it reopened. The state-owned mill was closed a decade ago and hundreds of workers, mostly Madhesis, became unemployed. The factory is spread over 52 bighas of land. Several attempts were made by the government in the past to privatise the mill, but it failed due to political instability in the country. The factory, with a capacity to crush 1,500 tonnes of sugarcane, was established in 1965 with assistance from the Soviet Union.

Movement is not over and it will continue until demands of Madhesis are met, says Madhesi leader

Nepal, Apr 07 (ANI): Rajendra Mahato, chairman of Nepal Sadbhavana Party (NSP) said that the movement for Madhesi rights will continue until their demands are fulfilled. He added that there has been no conversation yet between them and the government. The blockade was over a long time ago but people in Birgunj and other areas are still deprived of essential goods and commodities, which is causing black marketing. Mahato directly targeted the government and said it seems to be uninterested in fulfilling the demands of the people. Due to the Madhesi agitation, the industrial sector in Nepal has incurred a loss of 200 billion Nepalese rupees. More than 50 people have been killed as a result of the protest.

Chairman of Sadbhavana Party blames the government for not addressing their demands

Nepal, Apr 06 (ANI): Rajendra Mahato, chairman of Nepal Sadbhavana Party (NSP) said that the movement for Madhesi rights will continue until their demands are fulfilled. He added that there has been no conversation yet between them and the government. The blockade was over a long time ago but people in Birgunj and other areas are still deprived of essential goods and commodities, which is causing black marketing. Mahato directly targeted the government and said it seems to be uninterested in fulfilling the demands of the people. Due to the Madhesi agitation, the industrial sector in Nepal has incurred a loss of 200 billion Nepalese rupees. More than 50 people have been killed as a result of the protest.

Health Workers in PoK Face Hardships

PoK, Apr 05: The people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are leading a life of turmoil and hardships. Worsening health services in the region are adding to their woes. In a recently held meeting at Abaseen Institute of Medical and Modern Science in Islamabad, the issues of doctors and health staff from Muzaffarabad in PoK were not addressed. The representatives of the medical association, in an interview, dismissed the manner in which doctors were ill-famed and unlawfully subjected to public trials. The doctors presented a hopeless picture of the deteriorating condition of the health workers in PoK. They narrated several instances where doctors were threatened with knives and prevented from leaving the premises. Not only health workers, the teachers and other government officials in PoK have also been facing problems due to political instability and insecurity in the region.

Sports bike models showcased at Tokyo Motorcycle Show

Tokyo, Japan, Apr 05 (ANI): Leading Japanese motorcycle companies participated at the 43rd annual Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Suzuki showcased a wide range of its latest sports models. It includes twelve production models and seven concept models. The company invited all-Japan motocross champion riders and held a talk show on stage. Our exhibition theme is "Sports". Our range of sports models such as GSX-R1000, GSX-A1000 and Hayabusa are on straddles at our booth for the visitors actually can sit astride and test the feelings. Visitors can also get on our MotoGP model GSX-RR that is simulating the full hang off position, and actually experience the feel of sports riding. We also showcase the "GSX-R1000 Concept" model as Japan's premier. This will be the next generation model of GSX-R1000. This is the world premiere showcase of SV650 Rally Concept model. This concept model features Cafe Racer style, combined with the On-Road Rally stye together. Yamaha exhibited the full range of motorcycle

PM Modi meets Saudi ministers in Riyadh

Riyadh (UAE), Apr 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir and Health Minister Khalid A. Al-Falih in Riyadh on Sunday and discussed issues of mutual concern. He is scheduled to receive a ceremonial reception at the Royal Palace and attend a lunch on in his honour.

Women playing a strong role in development process: PM Modi

Riyadh (UAE), Apr 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the all women IT and ITES Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saying that it sends out a strong message to the world that women also play a strong role in the development process in their respective countries. He also congratulated Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for training both men and women to bring name and fame to India. PM Modi also added that India has made a global name for itself in the IT sector. He invited women at the ITES Centre to come to India and promised that they would leave a great impact on Indians. He informed that there is a 'Narendra Modi app' which gave out real time news, and asked them to give suggestions regarding how the status of women can be uplifted in India. He also mentioned the role of e-governance which meant easy, effective and economic governance and that for good governance and transparency technology played a big role.

Riyadh: PM Modi assures of passing GST

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Apr 03 (ANI): Addressing a round table conference at the at the Saudi Chambers of Commerce in Riyadh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured business leaders that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill would be passed by the Indian Parliament soon. The Indian Prime Minister also informed that his government has introduced several administrative reforms to ensure ease doing business. The Prime Minister will conclude his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia today.