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Search operation to find 8 missing underway for second day in Nepal's Karnali River

Humla (Nepal), June 20 (ANI): A search operation for a jeep that plunged into the Karnali River in Nepal's Humla district a day before, entered its second day on Wednesday. The search and rescue operation led by Nepal Police, the Army and the Armed Police Force has been underway since Tuesday afternoon after the jeep heading towards Kailebalu veered off the road and plunged into the Karnali River. Earlier, the Armed Police Force were flown to the most remote and mountainous district of Nepal. The fated jeep with the number LU 1 JA 7166 fell off into the river at around 12:15 PM on Tuesday. Though the exact number of people who were on board the jeep is not known, the names of eight people have been released. As per the District Administration missing persons along with the jeep are identified as Sindhu Shahi Hamal, Chandra Hamal, Mani Shahi, Nain Singh Bhandari, Basanti Shahi, Nanda Devi Singh, Gokul Sunar and Kaur Kami.

Paramount Bed, latest facility of nursing in Japan

Kobe (Japan), June 20 (ANI): "Paramount Bed," a pioneer of medical beds, their technology has been used in various medical treatments and has been beneficial to several recovering patients. "ISPRM2019", the exhibition, showcasing the latest rehabilitation devices is held in Kobe, Japan. Many companies from the countries across the globe are participating in the event especially the rehabilitation field is attracting more attention all over the world because of society with an increasing population of aged people. At the "Paramount Bed" booth, a rehabilitation device incorporating know-how gained from the development of medical beds was exhibited. By combining different types of cushion and folding them to adjust their height, the patient's posture can be maintained. It is an auxiliary tool to keep patient's posture in bed or sitting down for a long time. This is the device that helps patients in training to walk. Also, it measures pressure on the soles of the feet as they are recoverin

Tokyo charms one and all with Roppongi festival

Tokyo (Japan), June 20 (ANI|): "Roppongi", is one of the most popular towns in Tokyo. It is decorated with various artworks. This event is named "Roppongi Art Night". The theme is "travel at night, dreams of the day". It is held for two days with modern art, design, music, images and performance by the artist from all over the world covering the length and the breadth of the city. The "Fruit tree art work" is produced by "Choi Jung-Hwa" who is the main director in this event. It is the colourful balloon sculpture of large fruits and vegetables arranged on the dish of "Roppongi Town". This is a big box decorated by Japanese traditional design "karakusa". Inside, it is a collection of Japanese "Furoshiki" which is traditional Japanese cloth for wrapping. It is decorated with colourful and unique "furoshiki". This film art is located in the aisle of a shopping mall. The artist is from Indonesia. This image changes as one walks through the street to reach a mysterious space. People enjoy t

Nepal: Thousands of Nepalis flood streets demanding scrapping of 'Guthi Bill'

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 19 (ANI): Thousands of people have gathered in Nepal demanding the government to scrap the controversial Guthi Bill. The Nepal government in April tabled a bill through the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation at Upper House which proposes consolidation of all acts and amendments related to 'Guthis'. But the bill which came out without consultation and proper discussion with concerned parties has made people spill onto the streets. Local residents of Kathmandu Valley, especially the Newar Community who have serious dissatisfaction over the bill, are carrying out continuous protests, mass meetings and rallies since June 9. They claim the bill will strip them off their rights of continuing the culture that has been followed for a long time. It might also result in extinction of various age-old culture and traditions. With the rage against the controversial bill rising, the protest also has got support from member of other groups who gr

Anti-Pak protests held in London against police brutality in Muzaffarabad

London (United Kingdom), Jun 19 (ANI): A massive protest was organised by the Kashmiri diaspora outside Pakistan High Commission in London demanding justice against the police brutality against activists in Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The protestors shouted slogans against Islamabad and Prime Minister of PoK, Raja Farooq Haider Khan and President Masood Khan. On June 16, the police arrested at least 60 protestors and manhandled activists who were protesting in Muzaffarabad city in PoK.

Nepal hosts grand cultural ritual with fervor

Birgunj (Nepal), June 18 (ANI): People in Nepal have planned to organize a grand Surya Ganga Aarti in Birgunj town once a week. The grand Surya Ganga Aarti was inaugurated by Chief of Nepal province 2, Ratneshwar lal Kayastha. The grand cultural event not only aims at boosting the spiritual belief of the devotees but also looks to strengthen ties between the two neighbours as believers from both the countries would come together to celebrate the religious ritual. Along with Nepal's Birgunj town, the Surya Ganga aarti will also be organized in Banaras, Haridwar and other cities of India.

Indian Embassy organises yoga event in Moscow

Moscow (Russia), Jun 16 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Russia's Moscow organised yoga event on Sunday ahead of 5th International Day of Yoga. Scores of people enthusiastically participated in the event. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word 'yoga' derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. India and countries around the globe will celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21. The concept of Yoga Day was formally promoted in India by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the first year of his tenure.

Indian Embassy organises Yoga Event in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), June 16 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu will be organizing Yoga Day event in Janakpur Dham to mark 5th International Day. Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri unveiled the plan while addressing a Yoga event organized inside Indian Embassy on Sunday morning. The proposal of celebrating International Day of Yoga was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the UNGA in 2014. People from different age groups participated In the event organized in premises of Indian Embassy. The theme for this year's International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for Heart'. The participants claimed that Yoga has benefited them in several ways.

EAM Jaishankar meets his Iranian Counterpart

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), June 15 (ANI): Amid the Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Foreign Minister of Islamic Republic of Iran, Javad Zarif in Dushanbe.They held bilateral meeting. Earlier, Bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran President Hassan Rouhani got cancelled due to scheduling issues in Bishkek.

CICA Summit: EAM Jaishankar meets Vietnam Vice Prez

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Jun 15 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Vietnam Vice PresidentMme. ??ng Th? Ng?c Th?nh on Saturday. Both the leaders met in Tajikistan's Dushanbe. Diplomat-turned-External Affairs Minister arrived in Dushanbe on 14 June for the 5th CICA Summit. This is Jaishankar's second overseas visit since taking charge as External Affairs Minister last month. Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit is a pan-Asia forum for enhancing cooperation and promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.

Pakistan's ISI aids pro-Khalistan group in UK

New Delhi, June 15: A latest intelligence report reveals that Babbar Khalsa International, a pro-Khalistan group, is working to strengthen its network across Britain.The report says that Babbar Khalsa International is receiving funds from Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI, to expand their presence worldwide. The ISI is also making attempts to bolster other pro-Khalistan groups in cities like Birmingham, Derby and Coventry. These groups are also trying to increase their influence at gurudwaras and other religious places across Britain. With the help of pro-Khalistan organizations, the Pakistani spy agency is making attempts to influence Sikh immigrants and brainwash them in acting against India. They have also been circulating forged and fake documents with the help of different groups on social media in India. The intelligence report suggests that Pakistan's ISI is trying to radicalise Sikh youth in India by spreading misinformation. The agency is also believed to be targeting Indian pilg

CICA Summit: EAM S Jaishankar meets President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe

Dushanbe (Tajikistan), Jun 15 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar met President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe. They met at the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit. Jaishankar will also hold bilateral meetings. CICA is a pan-Asia forum for enhancing cooperation and promoting peace, security and stability in Asia.

PM Modi holds delegation level talks with Kyrgyzstan President in Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Kyrgyzstan for the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, held delegation-level talks with Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbay Jeenbekov in Bishkek. Bishkek is hosting the ongoing SCO summit, where PM Modi stressed on the need to come together to tackle the issue of terrorism and proposed an international-level conference to eliminate the global menace.

India, Kyrgyzstan sign agreements, exchange documents in Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (ANI): Signing of agreements and exchange of documents took place between India and Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov were present at the occasion. Prime Minister Modi is in Kyrgyzstan for the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

All SCO member countries have come to consensus on statement against terrorism: Joint Secretary MEA

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (ANI): Joint Secretary in Union ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and National Coordinator (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat on Friday briefed the media at the SCO summit. She said that all member countries of SCO have come to a consensus on a statement against terrorism. "consensus of all the countries which are coming out with a joint declaration. It is a strong statement endorsed by all the member countries," she added.

India has given positive contribution to SCO: PM Modi in Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), June 14 (ANI): While addressing the member states at the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India, which was made a permanent member of the multilateral conference two years ago, has given a positive contribution in all activities of SCO, and have continued engagements to enhance its role and credibility on the international stage. "India has been a permanent SCO member for 2 years now. We have given a positive contribution in all activities of SCO. We have continued engagements to enhance SCO's role and credibility on the international stage," PM Modi said at the plenary session of SCO in Kyrgyzstan capital.

PM Modi meets leaders of member states at SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), June 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at the SCO summit in Bishkek on Friday. Earlier, leaders of SCO member states arrived for the joint photograph at the summit. Yesterday, he met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan for attending the SCO Summit.

Baloch activists urges Londoners to 'Help end' human rights abuses in Pakistan through Reverse Graffiti

London (United Kingdom), Jun 14 (ANI): Baloch activists organized Reverse Graffiti in various spots around the city centre in London on Thursday. It read 'Help End Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan' to highlight the dire human rights situation in Pakistan. This came as part of a human rights awareness campaign recently jointly initiated by the World Baloch Organisation (WBO) and Baloch Republican Party (BRP). Activists used high pressure washers and stencils to render their messages. They tagged pavements in front of popular tourist spots such Oxford Street, Piccadilly circus, Marble arch, London Bridge and outside BBC headquarters. The campaign focused on the dire human rights situation of the Baloch ,Sindhi, Pashtun, Mohajir and other minorities in the country, urging for the end of killings, torture and particularly enforced disappearances by the Pakistani establishment in the region

SCO Summit: PM Modi meets Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), June 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Thursday. They met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This is PM Modi's third meeting of the day with SCO leaders after he held engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan for attending the SCO Summit. This is his first visit to a multilateral forum after being re-elected for a second term as PM.

Great opportunity to work in industries like medical, IT between Yunnan and India: Deng Xiaoli

Kunming (China), June 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Division Chief of the Department of Commerce of Yunnan province in China's Kunming Deng Xiaoli said, "Between Yunnan and India, there is a great opportunity to work in industries like medical and IT. So far there have been many Chinese business councils and associations in Yunnan which have already done a lot of investment in India." "We can work together to promote cooperation in terms of bilateral investment, the import and export and also the hardcore communication," she added.