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Panasonic introduces latest convenience store in Yokohama

Yokohama (Japan), Apr 25 (ANI): The new convenience store in the city of Yokohama is a joint demonstration project between Japanese prominent electronics producer Panasonic and convenience store mega-chain, "FamilyMart". This experimental project utilizes IoT technology and various data to achieve enhanced operational efficiency for customer. With the latest facial recognition and image analysis technology developed by Panasonic, customers can register their photo and credit card information and then check out using unmanned register. When desired items are put in the center of check out corner, the price is automatically calculated and the money is withdrawn from user's pre-registered credit card. The store is thoroughly equipped with camera and sensor to digitize information in the store. Camera and infrared radiation sensor are installed in the general shopping area to detect customer movement and the number of products on the shelf. Dwell time heat maps are also generated from came

Khalistani terrorist to spearhead "Khalistan-Referendum 2020" Campaign in Canada

Surrey (Canada), April 25: Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who is also accused of plotting to carry out major terrorist attacks in Punjab, has been assigned to spearhead the sinister 'Khalistan Referendum 2020' campaign to liberate Punjab from India. Sikhs For Justice, a separatist organization based in the west that has been incessantly carrying out anti-India propaganda, launched registration to sign up volunteers for organizing unofficial Referendum 2020. The wanted Khalistani terrorist has also been accused by India of running a terror camp in British Columbia. Nijjar, who is also accused of target killings in India and conducting weapons training for the anti-India terrorists in the west, is close to the legal advisor of secessionist organization Sikhs For Justice, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nijjar was also named in the list of wanted persons handed over to the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh when the two met in Amritsar in Febru

Death toll rise to 359 in blasts, informs Sri Lanka Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Apr 24 (ANI): Defence Minister of Sri Lanka Ruwan Wijewardene spoke about Sri Lanka attacks and on explosion near Savoy Cinema in Colombo on Wednesday to the mediapersons. On explosion near Savoy Cinema, he said, "Special Task Force detected a suspicious motorbike and they had gone up to it." While on Sri Lanka attacks, he said, "The death toll has risen to 359, of which 39 are foreign nationals. 17 bodies have been identified of the foreigners and have been released to their families. Investigation is still being conducted by forces and intelligence agencies. We have been gathering the information about the atrocities and the extremist elements in this country. "

Women in PoK protest against exploitative university

Bagh, PoK, April 23, 2019:- The Women University of Bagh in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir has been brought to a standstill as students are protesting against its administration for monetarily exploiting them at the pretext of providing them higher education while keeping them bereft of even fundamental needs for the degree. They shouted anti-university and anti-government slogans and sought for an immediate action into their grievances. They accused the administration of enrolling them despite having an acute shortage of faculty. The situation is so grave that there are only one- two teachers assigned for the entire syllabus. In spite of all this, the students had come to terms with the gross injustice being meted out to them and adjusted with the limited faculty. However, the administration cited different reasons and got rid of them. Students say they won't budge from their position until the faculty is brought back.

Sri Lanka blasts: CCTV footage of suspected suicide bomber caught in Colombo

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Apr 23 (ANI): The CCTV footage of the suspected suicide bomber was caught in Colombo. He was carrying a backpack and walked into St Sebastian church on Easter Sunday. Around 290 people died and 500 got injured in a series of blasts that took place in Sri Lanka on April 21. These severe blasts occurred in churches and luxury hotels on the occasion of Easter. The last two of the total eight blasts were suicide bombings, which took place when security personnel were about to arrest suspects.

Sri Lanka blasts: Investigators making good progress to identify the culprits, says Sri Lankan PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Apr 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference today on Easter Sunday attacks, which took place in Sri Lanka's Colombo on April 21, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, "The investigators are making good progress in regard to identify the culprits. Many countries are helping us, starting from the United States (US). I condole the death of all those, who lost their lives."

Sri Lanka Easter bombings were retaliation for Christchurch mosque shootings: Sri Lankan PM

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Apr 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference today on Easter Sunday attacks, which took place in Sri Lanka's Colombo on April 21, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, "It is possible it could have been due to Christchurch attacks, which took place in two mosques in New Zealand, but we cannot say yet. Police, who are questioning will be able to say."

Sri Lanka blasts: Eiffel Tower goes dark to pay tribute to victims

Paris (France), Apr 22 (ANI): The Eiffel Tower in Paris went dark during midnight, to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the serial bombings in Sri Lanka on Sunday. More than 200 people died and 450 got injured in the bombings that took place in churches and hotels of the Sri Lanka.

Casio produces eco-friendly projectors

Bangkok (Thailand), Apr 18 (ANI): Projectors have been used in classes for long time as an indispensable educational tool to learn more efficiently and extensively. The technology used in projector before was based on normal light bulb, but now LED is being used. "Assumption University" in Bangkok is one of the leading universities in the study of natural environment. Most of the classrooms now use LED projectors manufactured by Casio. CASIO was the first manufacturer that developed mercury zero in all projectors. Casio's own projector evolved to "Laser and LED Hybrid light source" with excellent environmental and economic operability. In order to avoid the use of mercury and waste, CASIO continues to be the world's leading pioneer in the next generation of projectors. The use of LED technology makes the projector boot up faster as well. The technology that takes into consideration health and environment is expanding to contribute to people's life in the field of education.

People in PoK suffering as religious extremism has taken over discourse: Shaukat Ali Kashmiri

PoK, April 16, 2019:- Radicalism and extremism are the fundamental characteristics of Pakistan which it has been trying to perpetuate across the country, especially in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir for decades now. It has not just used religion-driven terrorism as an instrument of state policy to subvert peace and harmony in states across its borders but also to suppress people of PoK. The land over which the people of PoK have their prerogative is brazenly being used to establish and proliferate terror camps. Exiled Kashmiri leaders say that current situation in Pakistan is a result of religious fundamentalists grabbing control of country's political discourse.

Blaze under control at Notre Dame Cathedral

Paris (France), Apr 16 (ANI): Roaring blaze burst quickly through the roof of the centuries-old Notre Dame Cathedral in France capital Paris. The fire was so intense that it quickly engulfed the spire followed by the entire roof. It took around 400 firefighters to douse the flames, indicating the magnitude of fire. Because of the centuries-old wooden roof beams, stone exterior of Gothic architecture made it difficult for the firefighters to douse the massive fire. The spire and most of the roof of the centuries-old cathedral have been destroyed, but the two bell towers and the main edifice were saved. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that the country will rebuild the iconic structure. The Notre-Dame is both a religious and tourist place, attracting around 13 million visitors every year.

Massive blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral contained by 400 firefighters

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): A major fire engulfed the centuries old Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday in the French capital Paris, destroying the wooden roof structure of the 850-year-old monument. It took around 400 firefighters to douse the flames, indicating the magnitude of fire. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged that the country will rebuild the iconic structure. The Notre-Dame is both a religious and tourist place, attracting around 13 million visitors every year.

Sindhi women hold protest in London against forced conversion of Hindu girls in Pakistan

London (UK), Apr 14 (ANI): A group of Sindhi women gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission in United Kingdom's London to protest against forced conversion of Hindu girls by Muslims in Pakistan. The protest was held by International Sindhi Women Organisation (ISWO). During the protest, the protestors raised slogans against the injustice and against the perpetrators. "The state and it's all institutions have intentionally failed to protect religious minorities", said Dr Rubina Sheikh, a protestor and chairperson of World Sindhi Congress. She added, "The state is systematically and strategically supporting this practice and spread of violent religious extremism. The perpetrators carry it without any impunity with their patronage". The speakers also reiterated that this practice is to coerce, frighten the most vulnerable part of Sindhi people to leave in order to convert Sindhi people into minority in their own motherland. They requested the International community for help as there

Indo-Nepal petro pipeline work near completion

Birgunj (Nepal) Apr 11 (ANI): The pipe-laying work of the Indo-Nepal trans-border pipeline project is near completion with about 90 percent work completed and test supply expected to be done by mid May. The 70-kilomtere-long pipeline stretches from Amlekhganj in Nepal to Motihari in India. Only about 8 Kilometers pipeline inside the Parsa National Park lies incomplete on which the work is being done on a swift pace after getting go-ahead from the forest department. The first petroleum pipeline in Parsa is jointly constructed by Indian and Nepali government. The trans-border pipeline stretches 24 kilometers on Nepal side and has been taken forward as a "Mega Project".Indian Oil Corporation has been funding the major cost of the petroleum pipeline construction. The pipe being laid has the capacity of supplying 200,000 litres of fuel on an hourly basis. The Nepal Oil Corporation is footing the bill over the construction of the pipeline on behalf of Nepal government. The project which had

Rinnai showcases its products at Health Future Expo 2019

Nagoya (Japan), Apr 11 (ANI): Rinnai Corporation will mark its 100th anniversary next year. Since its establishment in 1920, Rinnai has developed various products that help enrich people's lifestyle. These include water heaters, kitchen appliances and air conditioners. In the process, Rinnai has evolved into a prominent corporate group.Today, with the decreasing birth rate and ageing population in Japan, there is a growing awareness about improving health across the nation. Given such conditions, Rinnai makes its first entry to Health Future Expo 2019 in Nagoya to exhibit its latest products for health-conscious consumers. The exhibition was led by its Business Planning Department which was recently established in the company. The company also displayed a water heater which is linked to smart phone and can be controlled remotely with user's voice. Most of products here, such as gas dryer and air conditioner, are equipped with IoT technology and stylish design in order to fit perfectly

NTT Communications introduces Artificial Intelligence technology

Tokyo (Japan), Apr 11 (ANI): Cotoha is an Artificial Intelligence-assisted communication engine uniquely developed by NTT Communications. Recently, the company introduces its latest series, Cotoha Meeting Assist. This new service provides comprehensive business meeting tools with its finest natural language processing function. COTOHA uses its own Japanese language database with over two-million words which is collected by the company for over four decades to help achieve its precision. Behind this development, there is work-style reform, a nationwide movement to promote dynamic engagement of all citizens to solve the problem of shrinking labor force and ageing society. Given such conditions, operational reform by latest technology may be able to help the situation by boosting productivity and efficiency. This is the demonstration of Cotoha Meeting Assist. First, the voice recognition system instantly converts live speech into text data. And in no time, it translates to a targeted lan

India builds Maternity Hospital in Nepal's Siraha

Siraha (Nepal), April 10 (ANI): Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri inaugurated Chandra Narayan Yadav Memorial Maternity Hospital in Siraha District of Nepal on Wednesday. Nepali Congress Central Committee Member, Treasurer and Chairman of Chandra Narayan Memorial Trust Sita Devi Yadav attended the inauguration ceremony along with other dignitaries that included politicians from Nepal, community leaders and a large number of friends of the India-Nepal relationship. The 25-bed maternity Hospital, built with Government of India's grant of Rs. 26.90 million, is equipped with latest medical equipments. The hospital will provide improved maternal and child care health service to the people of Siraha and surrounding Districts and help reduce the maternal and child mortality rate. India, being a close neighbour, has been aiding Nepal with various projects in healthcare, education and infrastructure development which cater to the public of the Himalayan Nation directly.

Custodial killing of activist causes uproar in PoK

Muzaffarabad, PoK, 09 APRIL, 2019:- Raged and distraught---the people of PoK took to the streets of Muzaffarabad in the wake of a cold-blooded custodial killing of Raja Waqar Turk, a political activist. They shouted anti-police and anti-government slogans. They also demanded an immediate probe into the death of an activist. In an attempt to quell the mounting anger against the administration and save itself from media and public scrutiny, the government has formed a bogus inquiry commission which comprises of people who were perpetrators of the crime.

Baloch, Pashtuns stage protest against atrocities by Pakistan govt in Washington DC

Washington DC (USA), Apr 08 (ANI): The Mohajirs, Baloch, Gilgit-Baltistanis, Pashtuns and members of other religious minorities protested outside The White House in US's Washington DC on Sunday. They have protested against the exploitation and oppression of minorities by Pakistan government. Protestors also chanted anti-Pakistan slogans. Speaking to ANI, one of the protestor, Rehan Ibadat said, "We are here to raise our voice before Human Rights Organisations, White House and the United Nations (UN) to help all minorities and oppressed sections in Pakistan. We are asking for right of self determination. We demand freedom from all these injustice in Pakistan." Pakistan is hell-bent on destroying their identity and has been propagating a narrative that suits its oppressive agenda in the region.

Locals protest against crumbling health care system in PoK

Palandri (PoK), Apr 06 (ANI): A large number of protesters took to the streets of Palandari region in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after the law enforcement agencies arrested few youth for raising their voice against the apathy and discrimination of the government. They were falsely implicated after they carried out a demonstration against the administration in the aftermath of death of a local owing to doctors' negligence and absence of an adequate healthcare system in the region. People shouted anti-government slogans and sought an immediate release of arrested youths. Local leaders demanded the administration to expeditiously deliver justice. They also warned authorities with consequences if it continued with oppressive measures.