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Renowned Indian Sufi singer enchants the audience in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 05 (ANI): Renowned Indian Sufi and playback singer Kavita Seth after mesmerising the Dhaka audience, is back to enthral the music lovers in Nepal with some soulful tracks. The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of India in Kathmandu organised a Sufi music night by Seth on Thursday at the auditorium of Nepal Army Officer's Club, Kathmandu. Seth is popularly known as a playback singer in Hindi cinema, as well as a performer of Ghazals and Sufi music. She has also formed her musical group called 'Karwaan Group', which is a band of Sufi musicians. Seth is famous for her Sufi-style singing. Over the years she has performed at various live shows in London, Birmingham, Scotland, and Berlin, Oslo, and Stockholm and several places across India. Her latest songs including 'Khalipan Shor Kare' from 'Paharganj' and 'Nushkha Tarana' from 'Gone Kesh' have received rave reviews from audience and music publications alike.

Nepal to host Nepal-India Franchise Investment Summit

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 04 (ANI): Nepal is set to organise the Nepal-India Franchise Investment Summit that starts from May 15, 2019. The two-day Franchise Investment Summit will be held in the capital of the Himalayan nation Kathmandu and is being organized in association with the Embassy of India, Franchise India by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The event primarily focuses on building the relations between India and Nepal through entrepreneurship development. With over a month left for the summit to formally commence, a healthy number of Indian brands have shown interest to come to Nepal for the Franchise Investment Summit.

Indian Embassy gives a helping hand to victims of Nepal rainstorm

Birgunj (Nepal), Apr 04 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu came forward with a helping hand to the people of Nepal who are devastated by one of the worst rainstorms in the country, where more than 30 have been killed and over 600 have been injured. Indian Consulate General in Birgunj, Vinod Kumar Loshali said the relief program was jointly conducted by the Indian government, Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and Dabur Nepal. The relief materials were not in large quantities but the effort was to provide any bit of relief to the affected people, Loshali added.

Ebara Pumps forays into European market

Rome (Italy), Apr 04 (ANI): Ebara Pumps Europe is a company located in Gambellara and Cles towns in the northeast of Italy. It caters to the European market by providing high quality pumps for industrial and residential purposes. The company has a factory in Italy for about 30 years and supplies high-quality pumps all over the world, including in the Southeast Asia region. Ebara Pumps Europe sells its main product such as "stainless steel press pump" for building and industrial application and "water supply unit" in South East Asian market. The company continues to make lives comfortable through its product. Last year, the factory was relocated and the production capacity was increased to 1.5 times. The factory manufactures using the latest technology such as 3D laser welding machine. In addition, the assembly line is based on the quality control of Japan standard and produce high quality pump. The efforts are made to make the lives of the people more comfortable.

JFE Engineering develops LNG facility

Toyama (Japan), Apr 04 (ANI): JFE Engineering, a leading engineering company in Japan has constructed a Liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for Hokuriku Electric Power Company. LNG has low carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions as compared to other fossil fuels. LNG energy has small environmental load that does not emit sulphur oxides. Demand for LNG has been increasing worldwide due to the recent environmental initiatives and economic growth and it is also expected to increase in the future, especially in the developing countries in Asia. One of JFE Engineering's flagship businesses "LNG plant business" has a wealth of construction experience since the construction of LNG storage tank facility in 1978. The construction of LNG terminal was completed in minimal time and no accidents were reported despite the fact that the construction site was near residential area with several restrictions. JFE Engineering continues to provide product and service based on advanced technological c

Japan and Palau strengthens business ties

Tokyo (Japan), Apr 04 (ANI): Marking the 25th anniversary of Japan and Palau diplomatic relationship, "Palau Business Seminar" was held jointly by the Embassy of the Republic of Palau. More than 130 participants attended the seminar, and it highlighted the high level interest of Palau. Japanese government is strengthening the relationship with countries around Pacific, Asia, and India. The island nation is also an important partner and promotes the economic development of the country while protecting the interest of the people. Strong relationship of Japan and Palau for 25 years will lead to future development and economic cooperation.

Golden Temple goes green to tackle pollution

Amritsar (Punjab), April 03: A plantation drive has been carried out at the holiest shrine of Sikhism, the Golden temple to maintain greenery in the area and keep a check on pollution. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body of the Sikh shrine, planted flower pots and plants on the terrace of buildings in the shrine complex. A vertical garden with around 35,000 plants in the complex was also setup to make the environment cleaner and prevent pollutants from causing any harm to the shrine. Devotees visiting the holy shrine were pleased to see the greenery and they appreciated the environment friendly steps taken by the authorities to add to the beauty of the place. The Golden temple attracts millions of devotees and tourists every year however, the increasing level of air pollution had become a threat to the gold plated temple and thus, this step has been taken to tackle the growing menace.

South Africa, India are countries of diversity and cultural affluence: President Kovind

Cape Town (South Africa), Apr 03 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed Indian community at Cape Town in South Africa where he talked about the cultural affluence of India. Kovind said, "South Africa and India are countries of diversity and cultural affluence and this kind of diversity is found in every area of life. But it has always the presence of strong bond of unity. We deliberately chose Cape Town as in that way I got an opportunity to interact with you and to see the members of Indian Diaspora here and you also got an opportunity to interact with Indian delegation."

Locals protest against crumbling healthcare system in PoK

Palandari, PoK, April 02, 2019:- A large number of protesters took to the streets of Palandari region in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after the law enforcement agencies arrested few youths 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 the 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.

ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C45 from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Centre

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday launched the PSLV-C45 from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The four-stage PSLV-C45 lifted off this morning carrying EMISAT and 28 customer satellites onboard. The satellite was successfully injected into sun-synchronous polar orbit. The launch took place at 9.27 am. Join us : http://www.facebook.com/bsindia http://twitter.com/bsindia https://plus.google.com/105513640026823338822 Our Apps: http://www.business-standard.com/android

For me, Mahatma Gandhi was 'Experimental Gandhi': President Kovind

Santiago (Chile), Apr 02 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed students of University of Santiago in Chile where he told them about the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Kovind said, "Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, brought us freedom through a non-violent struggle. His political strategy rested on the moral force, a force that he called truth force." He further said, "His life had several forces, each more meaningful than the other. For me, he was the 'Experimental Gandhi' define class and race boundaries to go to England for higher studies. He was unique in his approach. A close associate to Gandhi said that Mahatma is a combination of 'kranti' and 'shanti'. This made him an inspiring illustration of courage and struggle- the courage to retain the clarity of thought and conviction. He also inspired many others who were leading revolutionary struggles such as Martin Luthar King and Nelson Mandela."

Sindhi community protests against forced conversions in Pakistan

Mississauga (Canada), Apr 01 (ANI): Canadian Sindhi Community staged a protest in Mississauga, Canada against forced conversion and marriages of Hindu girls in Pakistan. Various Sindhi Diasporas migrated from Pakistan to Canada showed their concern about this inhuman act during the protest. They highlighted the recent case of kidnapping and forced conversion of two minor Hindu girls in Pakistan. Abductions and forced conversions is an issue faced by all of the minority religions across Pakistan, but in particular, it is the most serious problem facing by Hindu and Christian women and girls, mainly minor girls. It has been estimated that hundreds of women and girls from religious minorities are abducted, forcibly converted and then married to their abductors every year.

Nepal rainstorm: Death toll rises to 35, rescue operations underway

Bara/ Birgunj (Nepal), Apr 01 (ANI): Atleast 35 people have died and more than 400 have been injured in rainstorms in Nepal. Over 100 Army personnel have been deployed in the affected areas. The security forces are on high alert and two MI 17 helicopters have been kept in standby for deployment in case of emergency. Rescue operations are underway and people injured during the rainstorm have been safely shifted to a hospital in Birgunj.

President Kovind visits Plaza de la India to pay tribute to national leaders

Santiago (Chile), Apr 1 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind laid wreaths at the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Rabindra Nath Tagore at the Plaza de la India in Santiago, today. The plaza has been built to commemorate national icons of the country. It was inaugurated by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1968. Earlier President visited Pablo Neruda Museum that houses works and collections of renowned Chilean poet and writer Pablo Neruda.

President Kovind visits Pablo Neruda Museum in Santiago, Chile

Santiago (Chile), Apr 1 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind visited Pablo Neruda Museum in Santiago, Chile today. President is on the final leg of his three nation tour to Croatia, Bolivia and Chile from Mar 25 to April 4. This year also marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

President Ram Nath Kovind addresses Indian Community in Chile

Santiago (Chile), Apr 1 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed Indian Community Reception in Chile today. A cultural programme was organised to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relation between India and Chile. Speaking at the event, he said, "I heard some people reciting Gayatri Mantra while the programme was running. You have maintained your roots with India. My salute to you all."

Activists protest against forced conversion of 2 Hindu girls in Lahore

Lahore (Pakistan), Mar 31 (ANI): Several human rights activists and leaders of minority parties protested in Pakistan's Lahore on Saturday. They gathered together for protesting against the forced conversion of two Hindu girls in Sindh. The Rawadari Tehreek, Minorities Inqilab Tehreek, Human Friends Organisation (HFO) and Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS) were some of the rights groups that gathered for protesting against this issue.

President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Chile

Santiago (Chile), Mar 31 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind arrives in Santiago, Chile today. He is the third President of India to visit Chile. India is celebrating 70th year of establishment of India-Chile diplomatic relations this year.

President Kovind appreciates Indian diaspora for preserving culture in Bolivia

Santa Cruz (Bolivia), Mar 31 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday addressed Indian community event in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He appreciated the Indian community for their hard work and assimilating themselves with the local community of Bolivia peacefully. Speaking at the event, he said, "We value the role our diaspora is playing in the development of our nation. We want you to carry our message of friendship and do more to enhance business between India and Bolivia."

Bolivian President expressed full understanding of India's aspirations to be member of UNSC: MEA

Sucre (Bolivia), Mar 30 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind received the highest state honour of Bolivia-Condor de los Andes en el Grado de Gran Collar from President Evo Morales, in Sucre. India and Bolivia on Friday also signed eight agreements (MoUs) in diverse sectors including space and medicine. President Kovind is on his second leg of three-nation tour of Croatia, Bolivia and Chile.