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Britain's Prince Harry arrives in Nepal, meets PM Oli

Kathmandu, Mar 20 (ANI): Britain's Prince Harry who arrived in Nepal on a five-day official visit, met Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in Baluwatar, Both the dignitaries engaged in a meeting wherein Prime Minister Oli and Prince Harry discussed Nepal-UK diplomatic relations. Prince Harry also lauded the role of Gurkha soldiers, with whom he had served in Afghanistan. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Segauli that formalised diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Suicide blast kills 4, injures 20 in Istanbul

Istanbul, Mar 19 (ANI): At least four people were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide bomb blast in Istanbul on Saturday. The explosion was in Istiklal Street, a wide boulevard closed to traffic that is lined with international stores and shopping centres.

59 killed as Flydubai flight crashes in Russia

Rostov-On-Don (Russia), Mar 19 (ANI): A passenger flight, Flydubai FZ981, crashed in southern Russia. All 59 passengers and six crew on board are reported to have been killed in the crash. Russia's emergencies ministry said the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, crashed at the airport in Rostov at the end of a flight from Dubai. The aircraft had to abandon an initial attempt to land and came down while making a repeat attempt. As per reports, most of the passengers on board were Russian. Dubai-based airline Flydubai said it was investigating the incident regarding one of its flights to southern Russia.

Imran Khan heads to Kolkata to advice Pak ahead of India clash

Islamabad, Mar 19 (ANI): World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan, now a leading Pakistani politician, left Islamabad to watch Saturday's Pakistan-India World Cup Twenty20 clash in the Kolkata city and also share a few words of wisdom with the team ahead of the match. Imran Khan, who lifted the winning trophy of ICC ODI Cricket World Cup, 1992, will also commentate for Sky Sports. He and former superstar Wasim Akram will meet the Pakistan team just before the match on Saturday (March 19) to give "experience-based pressure-assuage tips" to the players. Pakistan have never defeated India in a World Cup match but coach Waqar Younis is confident his team can break the jinx against the hosts who are smarting from a thumping defeat against New Zealand in their tournament opener. Imran said that Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee had invited him for a meeting adding that the people-to-people contacts were necessary for improved relations between the two countries.

Family of Madhesi activist gunned down by police awaits government help

Nepal, Mar 18 (ANI): Sohan Sah Kalwar, a Madhesi activist was killed by Nepal Police in September last year while he was at his home. He is survived by his wife Binita Devi and two children. The compensation of Rs 10 Lakh announced by the government has not been of much help to the family. Binita Devi demands that the government take responsibility of her children. Around 55 people were killed in the Madhesi agitation that began in September last year. The families of those killed claims the government has done little to help them.

Toshiba museum showcases company's history, innovative technology

Kawasaki/Tokyo Mar 18 (ANI): Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation Toshiba has reopened a new Science Museum showcasing the company's history and innovative technologies. The museum introduces the history of Toshiba and the application of cutting-edge technology. Visitors can experience this amazing innovation technology through experiments and workshops in which they can learn science and technology. The museum displays "Man-nen Jimeisho" chronometer, which was created 150 years ago by Tanaka Hisashige. Miyako Nakata of Toshiba Science Museum said the company produced Japan's first washing machine in 1930. A marathon was recently held in Tokyo in which over 37,000 runners participated. To organize this event safely, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department mobilized the police to guard security. Some 90 police personnel also ran with the participants by using small camera on their forehead to send image to general control center. At the finishing line, new system experiment was

Pervez Musharraf leaves Pakistan after government lifts travel ban

Karachi, Mar 18 (ANI): Former president of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf left the country on Friday for medical treatment in Dubai after the government lifted a travel ban imposed on him as he awaited trial on treason and other charges. The Pakistan Supreme Court had earlier ordered the government to lift the travel ban on Musharraf, paving the way for him to leave the country. Musharraf left his home in a heavily guarded convoy for the Karachi airport. Later, Musharraf was seen with his party leaders raising hands.

EAM Sushma Swaraj leaves for India

Pokhra (Nepal), Mar 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj after her three-day visit to the 37th SAARC Ministerial Meeting in Nepal left for India early on Friday. Swaraj today left Pokhra after attending the SAARC Ministerial meeting, which was on the sidelines of the summit. She held the first bilateral talks with her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz after the Pathankot terror attack.

Pakistan model vows 'strip dance' if Pakistan beats India in World T20

Karachi, Mar 18 (ANI): A Pakistani model on Friday said she will never renege on her promise to do a 'strip dance' if Pakistan beats India in their World Twenty20 clash on March 19 in Kolkata. The model, Qandeel Baloch, 25, who is also a big fan of Shahid Afridi has posted a video on her Facebook page. Baloch said she was doing it to motivate the Pakistan squad. She said the challenge looked like working as Pakistan team had started winning the matches.

Swaraj, Aziz meet over breakfast ahead of bilateral talks

Pokhra, Mar 17 (ANI): Ahead of their bilateral talks which are slated for today on the sidelines of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) ministerial meeting here, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz joined for breakfast and were seen exchanging pleasantries. Both the leaders were seen sitting next to each other on the breakfast table and talking as other dignitaries and officials joined them. Later in the day, Swaraj and Aziz will hold official dialogues with each other where the January 2016 Pathankot Air Base terror attack is likely to be raised.

UDMF to hold massive protests against government

Nepal, Mar 16 (ANI): UDMF decided its course of action during a meeting at the office of Federal Socialist Forum. Rajendra Shrestha, Leader of Federal Socialist Forum, opposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's visit to China. It was decided that the party workers would take out a demonstration on March 19 from Santibatika to Maitighar Mandala holding black flags against the government. Shrestha said that the party would hold bigger protests if their demand for delineation of federal states was not met by the government.

Indian foreign secretary meets Nepal Prime Minister

Nepal, Mar 16 (ANI): A meeting was held between Indian foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister of Nepal KP Oli. Senior council of ministers and bureaucrats were also present during the meeting. The two sides discussed various bilateral issues. Gopal Khanal, foreign advisor of Oli, said that Prime Minister expressed satisfaction after misunderstandings between the two countries were sorted out and the situation is returning to normal. Jai Shankar reiterated India's desire for peace and development in Nepal. Oli also assured Indian delegation that his government was ready to address the concerns of Madhes and hoped that India would continue its economic support to Nepal.

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Nepal to attend SAARC meeting

Pokhara, Mar 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Pokhara to attend the 37th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) ministerial meeting, where she will be meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. Swaraj will hold bilateral meeting with Aziz in Pokhara today.

Bus explosion in Peshawar kills 15

Peshawar, Mar 16 (ANI): In a horrid incident in Pakistan's Peshawar city, a bus carrying government employees exploded on Wednesday killing at least 15 people. The explosion took place on a main road after the bus picked up government workers from districts surrounding Peshawar and was transporting them to work in the city. The footage was filmed off the security monitor of a shop located near the blast site.

Pokhra: 42nd inaugural session of SAARC Standing Committee held

Pokhra, Mar 16 (ANI): The foreign secretaries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations on Wednesday attended the 42nd inaugural session of the Standing Committee in Pokhra, Nepal. This is the 37th SARRC Summit where the foreign ministers of South Asian countries will review the progress made on the agendas taken up during the last summit. The meeting will dwell on road and air network, energy development, cooperation on control of terrorism, poverty alleviation, common trade and youth unemployment, among others.

Indo-Pak foreign secretaries meet at 37th SAARC Summit

Pokhra (Nepal), Mar 16 (ANI): India and Pakistan's foreign secretaries Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry met in Pokhara, Nepal, at the 37th SAARC Summit early on Wednesday morning. Both the foreign secretaries had exchanged courtesies last night. This was the first time the two have met since the Pathankot airbase attacks in January, which derailed the bilateral ties between the two nations.

Pok Continues to be a Launching Pad for Terrorists: Exiled Leaders

Ganeva, MAR 15: Exiled leaders from Pakistan of Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit- Baltistan have blamed Pakistan for sheltering terrorists and using the territory as launching pad for terror activities. "On one side Pakistan says it is fighting a war against terrorism, but on other side LeT terrorists are roaming freely and extremists are rallying every day. Meanwhile, Jaish-e-Mohammad is operating, Jihad Council, the outfit which has claimed the Pathankot attack, these are all benefitted by the state," Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, Secretary General of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP). "There are certain Talibani leaders who have the backing of the Pakistan government, so, this is not the right way to fight against terrorism that you adopt the policy of pick and choose, he added. "In our region (PoK), the terrorist infrastructure is still intact and we always say that this region has been used as a launching pad for the terror activities. I firmly believe that terrorists will not make K

Exiled Baloch leaders and human rights defenders denounce sale of F16 jets to Pakistan

Geneva, Mar 13 (ANI): Exiled Baloch political activists and human rights defenders have strongly condemned the sale of eight US-made F16 fighter planes to Pakistan as they believe Islamabad would use these jets to eliminate civilians in the resource-rich Balochistan province. During a side event on Friday titled "Faces of Oppression"

CPEC will be used by Pak, China to exploit Gilgit- Baltistan resources

Geneva, Mar 12 (ANI): Leaders and activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan have said that the proposed multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) passing through Gilgit is a design by Pakistan and China to exploit the region's resources. The CPEC is a collection of projects currently under construction at a cost of US dollar 46 billion which are intended to upgrade and expand Pakistani infrastructure. The corridor is considered to be an extension of China's ambitious proposed 21st century Silk Road initiative.

KOSE unveils new global marketing plan

Tokyo, Mar 12 (ANI): Japanese cosmetics company KOSE has unveiled its new global marketing plan with an aim to establish a strong presence in the world. The press event was held at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, Japan, on March 1, inviting architect Kengo Kuma and actress Yui Aragaki. Celebrating the 70th anniversary, KOSE is engaged in a variety of initiatives with the concept 'STAND BY YOU' in order to respond to the growing popularity of its flagship 'Sekkisei' skin-care line by giving it more prominent space on the retail floor in Japan and abroad. Sekkisei products, which feature Japanese and Chinese herbal ingredients, have been growing in demand among the foreign visitors to Japan.