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PoK activists condemn Pulwama terror attack at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 12 (ANI): Activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have condemned the Pulwama Terror Attack and they asked Islamabad to dismantle all terror camps operating in PoK and parts of Pakistan. At a side event during the 40th Session of UN Human Rights Council here on Monday, while focusing on the threat of extremism and terrorism, the activists said that not only the region but the entire world is suffering from its menace. Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, Chairman of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) blames Pakistan's army for using these terrorists for its proxy war against India. He said, "Pakistan's Army officials are now openly asking Kashmiris to stop using light weapons and go for suicide attacks. It is being openly preached by retired Army Generals. It is an alarming situation. We, people, love peaceful co-existence as our state is multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnic. If Pakistan is continuously promoting extremism and terrorism,

Pakistan willing to bring the world on brink of war to defend its terrorists: EFSAS at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 11(ANI): A researcher at the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) has told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that Pakistan is willing to bring the world on the brink of war in order to defend its terrorists. While giving an intervention during the ongoing 40th Session of UNHRC in Geneva, Research Analyst of EFSAS Yoana Barakova talked about the recent terror attack on Indian security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. She said, "In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, Pakistan's subsequent air strikes unveil an ugly truth. The country is willing to bring the world to the brink of war and threaten to use its nuclear arsenal, just in order to defend its terrorists". "The sheer thought of such utterly reckless behaviour, should horrify all of us", she added. She told the United Nations that the Pakistan continues to use terrorist outfits to engage in pro

India gifts non-stop ambulance service to Nepal

Birgunj (Nepal), Mar 11(ANI): Consul General of India B.C. Pradhan flagged off ambulance service in Birgunj. He gifted the ambulance service to a clinic and it will provide a non-stop service to the patients. After the inauguration ceremony, Deputy Consul General of India Ramesh P. Chaturvedi handover the documents to Jitendra Sonal, Province 2 Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Planning. This step is taken to make India-Nepal relations better.

ISI backed Pro-Khalistanis assault British Indians outside Indian High Commission in London

London (UK), Mar 10 (ANI): A group of Pro-Khalistani people allegedly supported by ISI attacked a number of British Indians who were standing outside the Indian High Commission in London on March 09. The attack is believed to be revenge against the anti-Pakistan protests taking place in London following the Pulwama terror attack and the Indian pre-emptive air strike at Balakote. Shouting anti-Indians slogans and carrying Khalistani flags, the Pakistan backed men attacked the innocent British Indians who were waiting for appointments at the Indian High Commission. The men wearing Sikh turbans raised slogans of 'Naraa-e-Taqbeer' and 'Allahu Akbar'.

Watch: VP Naidu meets Costa Rican Legislative Assembly President

San Jose (Costa Rica), Mar 10 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is in Costa Rica on official visit, met President of the Congress of the Republic of Costa Rica, Carolina Hidalgo Herrera, and discussed the possibility of best parliamentary practices and increasing exchanges between the two countries. Naidu is on a two-nation visit and has already toured Paraguay. His visit to Costa Rica is scheduled to end on Saturday.

Desperate Khalistani forces paint anti-India slogans on walls of a village in Punjab

Abohar (Punjab), March 09: Pro-Khalistan elements that have been trying to spit venom against India across the globe with their satanic anti-India campaigns have only been growing desperate after each failing attempt. After failing to garner any support from the Sikh community abroad, pro-Khalistan organisations like Sikhs For Justice have now started targeting villages in Punjab province of India, only to taste more failure as Indian Sikhs stay united to call out their bluff. Recently in Abohar town of Punjab, locals informed the Police of another smear campaign by Sikhs For Justice who painted "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Referendum 2020" on the walls of the town. These slogans were painted in black on the boundary wall of Ridhi Sidhi Colony and also on a milestone in the Industrial Focal Point near Alamgarh terminal on the Abohar-Sriganganagar road. This, however, is not the first time when Sikhs For Justice have tried to paint the walls inside India to garner support for their siniste

Baloch Liberation Tigers claim responsibility of blowing up gas pipeline in Balochistan

Balochistan (Pakistan), Mar 09 (ANI): Baloch Liberation Tigers (BLT), a pro-freedom group, has claimed responsibility of blowing up-gas pipeline in Balochistan's Dera Bugti area. According to local media, the organisation has blown up the gas pipeline near the Sui Gas Plant on Friday. According to local sources, four Defence Service Guard (DSG) personnel were killed while two local employees were wounded due to the massive fire after the explosion. There is no official confirmation by the authorities. According to media reports, a similar blast took place in Sui Gas Field wherein the Baloch Liberation Army blew up a 28-inch diameter gas pipeline. The Baloch nationalist groups attacked the gas pipeline as they blame Islamabad for exploiting their natural resources. Gas produced in Balochistan is supplied to Punjab province of Pakistan whereas people in Balochistan have no fuel for their household consumption. It is pertinent to note that Balochistan has reserves of gas, minerals and oth

Venkaiah Naidu meets Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado Quesada

San Jose (Costa Rica), Mar 09 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado Quesada on Friday. He also held delegation level talk with him. Earlier, he received the Degree of Doctorate from Mirador University for Peace in Costa Rica. VP Naidu said it was an honour being bestowed upon India, which has been an ardent champion of peace since time immemorial.

'It's an honour for my country': VP Naidu on receiving Degree of Doctorate in Costa Rica

San Jose (Costa Rica), Mar 09 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday received the Degree of Doctorate from Mirador University for Peace in Costa Rica and said that rather than to him, it was an honour being bestowed upon India, which has been an ardent champion of peace since time immemorial. "It's an honor for my country rather than to me as an individual. It's an honour being bestowed upon a country, a civilization that has been an ardent champion of peace since time immemorial," Naidu said after receiving the honour.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrives in Costa Rica

Costa Rica, Mar 08 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu reached Costa Rica this morning. Naidu was received by acting Foreign Minister Lorena Aguilar and Minister of the Presidency, Rodolfo Piza. Naidu is on a two-nation visit and has already toured Paraguay. This high-level visit to these countries aims at Indian outreach to the important countries in the region.

'Shiv Naadam Omkaaram' enchants audience at Festival of India in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 07 (ANI): 'Festival of India' in Nepal came alive with another mind blowing piece by the Su-Sumannaya group from India performing 'Shiv Naadam Omkaaram' held in the premises of Nepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu on Wednesday. The ongoing event marks the celebration of 70 years of India-Nepal diplomatic relation. Former Chief Justice of Nepal Khil Raj Regmi was present as the Chief Guest of the event along with Council of ministers attending the event. India and Nepal share unique bonds of friendship characterized by deep rooted people-to-people contacts. Since millennia, people of both India and Nepal have nurtured common heritage of art, music and cinema, evolving shared culture. The Festival of India in Nepal aimed to consolidate and strengthen our existing age-old relations, reinforcing sensibilities, affinities and shared cultural bonds between the people of our two countries. The Festival will further contribute towards sustaining and enhancing mutual understand

Blooming cherry trees add to Yokohama's beautiful landscape

Yokohama (Japan), Mar 07 (ANI): After cold Winter Japan is surrounded by warm spring, it is decollated by flourishing cherry blossom. Yokohama has many famous cherry blossom spots. Top season is prospected from March's last week till second week of April. "Minato Mirai" harbor is a famous place for cherry blossom. Many cherry trees line up along the road. Tourist can enjoy cherry blossom with the background of modern buildings and blue color scenery of sea while walking along the road. In addition, a festival that exhibits a variety of flowers such as rose and Lily is held. The town is decorated not only with cherry blossom but also with other colorful flowers. "Ooka river" has 600 trees around river. Tourist can enjoy cherry blossom making banquet under the tree and embarking on the boat. At night many lanterns are lightup to illuminate cherry blossom trees with many petals floating on the river. Sankei garden is established in 1906. It is decorated by traditional Japanese buildings a

India agrees to provide technical support for reconstruction of educational facilities in Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Mar 07 (ANI): Nepal and India on Wednesday inked an agreement to provide technical support for the reconstruction of the educational facilities in Nepal. In a program organized in capital Kathmandu, the Embassy of India signed an agreement with the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee for post-earthquake reconstruction of 72 educational facilities in Nepal. The agreement was signed by Deputy Chief of Mission Ajay Kumar, on behalf of the Indian government and group leader of CBRI's planning andbusiness development group Purnima Parida. Nepal National Reconstruction Authority CEO Sushil Gyawali and Ambassador of India to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri graced the occasion. As per the agreement, CBRI will provide design and project management consultancy services for reconstruction of 70 higher secondary schools in seven districts. The CBRI will work with the Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU) of the Nepal's education ministry to reconstruct/retro

Japanese government holds an event on disaster management in Singapore

Singapore, Mar 07 (ANI): Highly meaningful panel discussion was held in Singapore to discuss about pioneering disaster prevention. The event, "Threats vs Technology: Building resilient nations and business", was hosted by Japanese Government. In the panel discussion, Professor Shunichi Koshimura and Mr. Riki Kitagawa were invited to conduct research and development of cutting-edge technology in Japan's industry and academia. The tsunami prediction team Dr.Koshimura leads at Tohoku University is expanding its sphere of activity both domestically and overseas and he had already delivered results through its technical contributions to assessing tsunami damage and to make relief operations. Mr.Kitagawa, who leads the venture company, has developed a water circulation technology utilizing AI (Artificial Intelligence). Invited listeners were very much interested in Japan's efforts towards overcoming the disaster. A power suit that is useful for post-disaster reconstructions work and a disast

India has shown its capacity to fight terror: M Venkaiah Naidu

Asuncion (Paraguay), Mar 07 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu interacted with members of Indian community in Paraguay. He emphasised the new dynamism in diaspora policy and outreach that ensures a greater connect between India and Indians abroad. Talking about the talk over terrorism with international community, Naidu said, "We don't want any kind of support to fight terror in India. We're capable. We've shown our capacity recently. When they attacked CRPF and killed 40 people, response was given. IAF not attacked military Pakistan, didn't harm a single citizen and precisely hit the target."

US 'closely following' issue of Pakistan using F-16 against India

Washington DC (USA), Mar 06 (ANI): Washington on Tuesday said that it has been "closely following" the reports alleging Pakistan's use of F-16 fighter jet aircraft in an attempt to target military establishment in India recently. Addressing a press conference at the White House Deputy, Spokesperson of US Department of State, Robert Palladino said: "So we've seen those reports and we're following that issue very closely.""I can't confirm anything, but as a matter of policy, we don't publicly comment on the contents of bilateral agreements that we have in this regard involving US defence technologies nor the communications that we have with other countries about that. So we're taking a look and we're going to continue to take a look, and I'm going to leave it at that," Palladino asserted when asked to comment on whether Pakistan has been misusing the fighter planes. India has found the use of F-16 by Pakistan. Speaking on the United States position regarding the reports of escalating ten

M Venkaiah Naidu reaches Paraguay, first Indian Vice President to visit the country

Asuncion (Paraguay), Mar 06 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu reached Asuncion, Paraguay on Wednesday. He was received by Paraguay's Deputy Foreign Minister Hugo Saguier Caballero. Vice President will hold bilateral meetings with political leadership. He will also address Indian community and business forum in the next 2 days.

People from different nationalities stage protest against Pakistan at United Nations

New York (USA), Mar 04 (ANI): Hundreds of people from different nationalities staged a protest against Pakistan and terrorism outside the United Nations in New York. The protest was held by the Indian American community against Pakistan's cross border terrorism in India and Afghanistan and sponsorship of global terrorism. The protesters also condemned the dastardly Pulwama attack that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on Feb 14. People from different nationalities including India, Caribbean countries, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Israel, Balochistan expressed their solidarity to the protest. The protesters were seen holding placards with slogans like 'Pakistan stop making suicide bombers', 'Pakistan stop terrorism'.

Pro peace protesters stage protest in Lahore against war

Lahore (Pakistan), Mar 04 (ANI): In wake of the tensions between India and Pakistan, a group of pro peace protestors gathered to protest against war between two nations. The protestors were raising slogans against wars saying 'No To war', 'We want Peace'. The protesters were also carrying banners written 'Peace is our dream', 'war is not a solution'. This comes days after tensions between India and Pakistan spiked following the deadly Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir and Indian Air Force's aerial strike on terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Watch: UAE Foreign Minister receives Sushma Swaraj in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Mar 01 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj was received by United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. EAM Sushma Swaraj will address the plenary of the two-day 46th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the 57-member body in Abu Dhabi.