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Nepal witnesses alarming rise in dengue cases; number doubles in week

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 06 (ANI): At least three people have been killed as a result of dengue in various parts of Nepal and the number of those affected by the vector-borne disease has also been doubled within a week. As per the record provided by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Department of Health, a number of infected with dengue were 1,537 till last Wednesday but in a week it had doubled nearly by twofold with the number standing at 2,559. Tension and fear have gripped the Nepali capital with an increase in the number of dengue cases. Citizens of Lagan took a sigh of relief on Thursday as insecticides were sprayed in and around their locality. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City have started spraying insecticide with the help of a Korean organisation. The KMC has been carrying out this work especially in alleys and old residential areas of the city where the drainage system is a serious problem.

PM Modi emplanes for New Delhi from Russia's Vladivostok

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned from Vladivostok for New Delhi on September 05. He was on two-day visit to Russian Far East. He met several world leaders during his visit. Earlier in the day, PM Modi had addressed the plenary session of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

Watch: Indian diaspora chant 'Jai Shri Ram' to greet Rajnath Singh in Tokyo

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 05 (ANI): The Indian community welcomed Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh by chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Vande Mataram' in Tokyo on September 03. The Defence Minister is on a five-day visit to Japan and South Korea. His visit is aimed at ramping up bilateral strategic ties and exploring possibilities of co-development of major military platforms.

Furukawa Electric Company contributes to Tokyo Olympic 2020

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 05 (ANI): At the citizen hall in Tokyo's Hino City, Karate players are doing tough training. The national karate team members of Eastern Europe Ukraine are being trained by the treatment for "Host Town plan" of the Japanese government. It guarantees training and daily life circumstances to the foreign sports team of Tokyo Olympics 2020 and Paralympics. Hino-city and Ukraine have signed an MOU of Host Town to accept karate team. In Hino-city karate is very popular. Hino-city expects to accelerate international exchange and boost regional participation. Training is undertaken in the public gymnasium. It is necessary for the players to practice in the same conditions as is provided in the world competitions. For the karate players, the mat on the floor is most important and It goes by the name 'Tatami'. It provides suitability and strength required for the game. 'Tatami' is produced by Furukawa Electric. Termed "Pro Game" Furukawa Electric, uses Styrofoam polyethene tec

We have no aim to interfere in internal matters of Iran: PM Modi

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): While addressing the Plenary Session of 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok on September 05, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "To avoid any side effect arising due to recent problems in Iran, we have done arrangements for security of our oil tankers (passing through Strait of Hormuz)." "We have no aim to interfere in internal matters of a country," PM Modi added.

Animal Activists in Nepal protest after recent killings of cows and dogs

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 05 (ANI): Animal activists in Nepal on Wednesday gathered at Maitighar Mandala to protest against the recent incident of killing of cows and dogs in Surkhet and Khotang District. About 25 cows were found dead and over 100 were thrown off the slopes in Nepal's Surkhet district last week. On the other hand, municipal officials in Khotang were seen killing a dog brutally in a video. The incidents enraged the public who carried out a protest in the capital Kathmandu. They were seen holding placards and banners decrying inhuman behaviour against animals. Even though a complaint has been filed against the suspects involved in the incidents, the rage among the locals has not died down yet. Activists at the protest outlined the grave condition of animals in Nepal, claiming that the government itself is violating the provisions of animal right laws. Activists during the protest held placards and chanted slogans against animal brutality.

NEC introduces world safe city index in Singapore

Singapore, Sep 05 (ANI): As the world's cities continue to expand in size and number it struck a balance between connectivity, safety, and privacy. It is vital for governments, the private sector, and citizens. Cities continue to be productive and urbanization across many Asian countries has been a key factor behind their economic growth. At Raffle Hotel in Singapore, policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts participated in Safe Cities Summit held by The Economist. At the event, the Safe Cities Index report was released. It ranks the world's safest cities based on indicators in digital, infrastructure, health, and personal security. The research report and event were sponsored by NEC Corporation which is developing technology for safer cities. The Safe Cities Index rankings had six of the top 10 cities from the Asia Pacific Region, with Tokyo and Singapore at No.1 and No. 2 respectively. Discussions at the Safe Cities Summit ranged from climate resilience, urban living, pr

US, China diplomats spar over South China Sea at IOC in Maldives

Male (Maldives), Sep 05 (ANI): US Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on China in his address at the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Maldives' Male , leading to a tense environment which saw a Chinese diplomat in the crowd rebutting his claims. He said, "We do not take sides in territorial disputes. What we do believe though is that the great body of water that is called the South China Sea is international water. That the military bases that China has created...(with) literally a great wall of sand in the middle of the South China Sea are all illegal," he said while responding to a question, before Wei Hongtian's interjection. The moderator tried to defuse the situation by letting China's Ambassador of Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs know that it wasn't the right forum for bilateral rebuttals, but Wei insisted on responding to the US Ambassador's claims. "About the militarisation, freedom of navigation...in the South China Sea, Chin

China grabbed more land than East India Company: Maldives Ex-President

Male (Maldives), Sep 04 (ANI): While addressing at Indian Ocean conference, Ex-President of Maldives, Mohd Nasheed, accused China of grabbing more land than the East India Company did in its time. "The government of Maldives is very heavily in debt to Chinese commercial banks, specifically to Chinese EXIM bank. Bulk of the loans are structured in exactly the manner we don't see this as commercial we see this as land grab colonialism and human rights. We want to see more for an investments in Maldives and Chinese investments but it must go through transparent tendering process, it must have a democratic over site we must be able to benefit from these investments it can't be vanity projects. China has grabbed more land than east India Company had ever done. "

PM Modi to attend 75th anniversary of Russian federation victory: MEA

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their 20th annual summit between India and Russia. While addressing a press conference, India Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that PM Modi accepted President Putin's invitation to attend 75th anniversary of the victory of Russian federation. "PM Modi has accepted President Putin's invitation to attend 75th anniversary of the victory of Russian federation and erstwhile Soviet Union in World War-2, next May in Moscow."

Al Qaeda, ISIS capturing strategic positions in Maldives security forces: Ex-President

Male (Maldives), Sep 04 (ANI): Former President of Maldives, Mohd Nasheed, said that Al Qaeda and ISIS are capturing strategic positions in security forces, in the police, in military, in immigration in the country. "Al Qaeda and ISIS are developing a deep state within Maldives, they are capturing strategic positions in security forces, in the police, in military, in immigration, in the education ministry and, therefore, the deep state is able to influence. We are very confident that the new government will rise up to this challenge and we will be able to dismantle the deep state," Nasheed said at the Indian Ocean Conference.

India and Russia exchange agreements in presence of PM Modi and Russian President Putin

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): India and Russia exchanged several agreements in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Vladivostok. Agreements were signed in several fields including Chennai-Vladivostok sea route. PM Narendra Modi is in Russia as the chief guest of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum. PM Modi will also take part in the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit and hold bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin.

India and Russia are against outside influence in internal matters of any nation: PM Modi

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that we (India and Russia) both are against outside influence in the internal matters of any nation. PM Modi also informed about Chennai and Vladivostok sea route. He said a proposal has been made to have a full fledged maritime route that serves as a link between Chennai and Vladivostok. "I'm honoured to be the 1st ever Indian PM to be coming to Vladivostok. I thank my friend, President Putin for inviting me here. I remember Annual Summit of 2001, first one held in Russia when he was President and I had come in Atal Ji's delegation as Gujarat CM," PM further added.

Decision to revoke Article 370 is India's internal matter, says Indian Ambassador to USA

Washington (US), Sep 04 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to USA, Harsh V Shringla expressed his concern over widespread speculation in media over abrogation of Article 370 in America. He said, "Over the past few weeks we have seen a great deal of speculation, some peddling of half truths, untruths, factually incorrect information that is emanated in media, primarily in United States." He further added, "The recent decision of Government of India relating to the reorganisation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is uniquely applicable to territory within India which is the state of Jammu and Kashmir. An administrative reorganisation is an internal matter within India and doesn't in anyway impinge on the boundaries of the state of JandK or the international line of control. Therefore, it is an internal matter which doesn't have any impact on any other country."

Change in Constitution's Article is entirely concerned domain of that govt: Nepal's Foreign Minister on Article 370

Male (Maldives), Sep 04 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali expressed his concern over Indo-Pak tension. He said, "As the current Chair of SAARC, we urge all member nations to settle disputes through negotiation. Escalation of tension is not the solution, need not say that conflicts are the worst options which every nation wants to avoid. So I hope there will be some rays of hope which can reduce the tension and then start the negotiation to establish peace and stability in the region." Further adding on Article 370, he said, "The changes of Articles of Constitution is entirely the concerned domain of that govt. So we have no comment on that decision. But what we are closely watching is the implications after those decisions. One of the major concerns for Nepal is, the Nepali's working in that region and we are very happy that they are safe, there is no problem. We are closely in coordination with the government of India for the sake of their security."

Indo-Pacific logical step for India after Act East, says EAM Jaishankar

Male (Maldives), Sep 04 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on September 03 said that Indo-Pacific is the logical step after Act East for India. "The Indo-pacific is not tomorrow's forecast, but yesterday's reality. The Indo-Pacific naturally means different things to different powers, but it is undeniably a priority for all of them. For India, it is the logical step after Act East and a break out from the confines of South Asia," Jaishankar said during his address at the Indian Ocean Conference in Maldives.

Opposition parties reflect immaturity: Ajit Doval's son on India's economy

Male (Maldives), Sep 03 (ANI): Director of India Foundation and son of NSA Ajit Doval, Shaurya Doval shared his views on dip in Indian economy and Opposition parties attacking BJP on it. He said that Opposition parties are reflecting a very high degree of immaturity and is a very novice way of approaching the discussion on economy.

Sri Lankan PM remembers Sushma Swaraj for her contributions in IOC

Male (Maldives), Sep 03 (ANI): While addressing a gathering at Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2019, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe remembered former foreign minister late Sushma Swaraj. He said, "May I preface my address this afternoon by paying tribute to Sushma Swaraj, my good friend was also a distinguished former minister of India. When she was recovering from a prolonged illness, I didn't expect her to make a journey to Hanoi. But her commitment was such that she was there with us and all of us who knew her will miss her. But we must thank and remember her for contributions she made to this conference."

Morgan Stanley warned risk of global recession is high, rising: Sri Lankan PM

Male (Maldives), Sep 03 (ANI): While addressing a gathering at Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) 2019, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on global GDP growth slowdown said, "The World Bank has forecast that the global GDP growth will slow down to 2.6% this year from 3% in 2018. Morgan Stanley recently warned that the risk of a global recession is high and rising."

PM Modi to attend 5th Eastern Economic Forum as chief guest: Indian Ambassador to Russia

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 03 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to Russia D Bala Venkatesh Varma gave briefing about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia on September 04. He said, "Vladivostok (venue) is looking forward to the arrival of PM Narendra Modi tomorrow to attend the 5th Eastern Economic Forum as chief guest. Prime Minister will be addressing the forum on September 05. On September 04, he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on whose invitation he will be in Vladivostok to attend the 20th Annual Summit which will review our comprehensive partnership in all areas and set forth new pathways of cooperation for future. This will include not just traditional areas of economic development of defence, energy and nuclear space but also more importantly India's new engagement with Russian Far East."