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Hurricane Florence: Death toll mounts to 14

New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): The death toll in Hurricane Florence that struck last week rose to 14, as torrential rains and heavy flooding continued to batter North Carolina and South Carolina states. Earlier, the death toll stood at eight. Currently, the storm is travelling westwards at 13 kph setting its sights on Charlotte in North Carolina, with winds measuring 61 kph. Weather forecasters have repeatedly warned of flash flooding in the Carolinas, although Florence has been downgraded into a tropical depression. More than 30 inches of rain pounded on North Carolina, which is a record, according to the National Hurricane Center. Other places have seen over 20 inches of rainfall so far, with more in the offing over the next few days.

Largest, most ambitious healthcare system launched in India by PM Modi: VP Venkaiah Naidu

Floriana (Malta), Sep 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Malta International Airport in Luqa on Sunday. He arrived to Malta from Serbia. Upon arrival, VP Venkaiah Naidu held an address for the Indian diaspora in Malta's Floriana. Speaking at the function, VP Naidu said, "India is becoming a health destination. The largest and most ambitious healthcare system was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi- 'Ayushman Bharat' a program recently launched will change the healthcare system." Further adding, "Indian Yoga and Ayurveda are also becoming popular around the world." VP Naidu is on 8-day visit from September 14 -21to European nations of Serbia, Malta and Romania. He is scheduled to interact with the heads of states of all the three countries and witness the signing of several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs).

VP Venkaiah Naidu praises Indian communities around the world

Floriana (Malta), Sep 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Malta International Airport in Luqa on Sunday. He arrived to Malta from Serbia. Upon arrival, VP Venkaiah Naidu held an address for the Indian diaspora in Malta's Floriana. Speaking at the function, VP Naidu said, "Wherever Indian community has gone in the world, they've prospered, integrated well with societies, and also brought name and fame to their motherland India. Share and care is the core of Indian psychology." He also said he feels proud of Indian history, where despite being the leading economies at one time India never attacked or occupied any country. VP Naidu is on 8-day visit from September 14 -21to European nations of Serbia, Malta and Romania. He is scheduled to interact with the heads of states of all the three countries and witness the signing of several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs).

Indian community in Malta praises India's development

Floriana (Malta), Sep 17 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu arrived at Malta on Sunday, as part of his world 8-day visit to European nations of Serbia, Malta and Romania. Upon arrival, VP Venkaiah Naidu held an address for the Indian diaspora in Malta's Floriana. The Indian community received his address positively, hailing India's progress and development.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets Prime Minister of Serbia

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 16 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday met Prime Minister of Serbia Ana Brnabic at Klub Poslanika in Serbia's Belgrade. Earlier, the Vice President paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Serbia's Belgrade. VP Naidu is on his 8-day visit to European nations.

VP Venkaiah Naidu offers wreath at Tomb of the unknown soldier in Serbia's Belgrade

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 16 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu offered wreath at the Tomb of the unknown soldier at Mt Avala in Serbia's Belgrade and paid his respects. It is World War I memorial located atop Mount Avala. It was built in 1934-38 at a place where an unknown Serbian soldier was buried.

Protest breaks out in Lahore against illegal arrest of Gilgit-Baltistan activists

Lahore (Pakistan), Sep 16 (ANI): Protest broke out in Lahore against the illegal arrest of Gilgit-Baltistan activists, Asif Naji and Shabbir Mayar, on September 15. The protest saw hundreds of protestors taking to streets in wake of the illegal arrests of activists. They shouted anti-Pakistan slogans demanding their immediate release. The activists were arrested by law enforcement agencies under draconian Schedule IV of Anti Terrorism Act (ATA). The Act has repeatedly been misused to implicate the common citizens and stifle the occupied territory of Gilgit-Baltistan. The activists had become the prominent voices of the region who would lead movements of resistance against Islamabad oppression.

India-Serbia are on path of economic reforms: Venkaiah Naidu

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 15 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic released commemorative stamps on Nikola Tesla and Swami Vivekananda. Present at the event, Naidu said, "India-Serbia are on path of economic reforms to realise goal of socio-economic development of our people. India as one of the fastest growing major economies in world, presents opportunities for win-win partnership between Serbian and Indian entrepreneurs". He further added, "I thanked President Vucic for Serbia's unilateral decision to waive visa for short visits by Indians travelling to Serbia. India has also extended e-Visa facility to Serbian nationals. Our initiatives would further promote tourism and greater people-to-people contact".

India, Serbia jointly release commemorative stamps on Nikola Tesla and Swami Vivekananda

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 15 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic released commemorative stamps on Nikola Tesla and Swami Vivekananda. Both the leaders also witnessed the signing of MoUs. The event took place in Serbia's Belgrade on Saturday. Venkaiah Naidu, who is on his visit to Serbia, Malta and Romania, arrived at Serbia Palace today. VP Naidu is on his 8-day visit to European nations.

Happy that Serbia, India jointly released commemorative stamps: Venkaiah Naidu

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 15 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic released commemorative stamps on Nikola Tesla and Swami Vivekananda. Present at the event, he said, "My visit to Serbia assumes special significance as both nations are celebrating 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Happy that Serbia and India Post have jointly released commemorative stamps on Nikola Tesla and Swami Vivekananda to celebrate this". Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is on his visit to Serbia, Malta and Romania arrived at Serbia Palace today

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu meets President of Serbia

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 15 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is on his visit to Serbia, Malta and Romania arrived at Serbia Palace today. He was received by Serbia President and also received guard of honour upon his arrival. Vice President held talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in the Palace. VP Naidu is on his 8-day visit to European nations.

VP Venkaiah Naidu urges Indian businessmen in Serbia to invest in India

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 15 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday (local time) interacted with Indian businessmen living in Serbia at Beograd Hall inside Hotel Hyatt Regency in Serbia's capital Belgrade. Vice President Naidu briefed the business delegates on the economic growth in India and urged them to invest in India. The business delegates who attended the event hailed the Vice President's visit to Serbia and address to the Indian corporate community living in Serbia.

Public-Private partnership is now the order of the day: Venkaiah Naidu

Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 14 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday (local time) interacted with Indian community living in Serbia at the Beograd Hall inside Hotel Hyatt Regency in Serbia's capital Belgrade. The Vice President said, "The country is also allowing foreign direct investment in most of the sectors. And then the country has also moved to the PPP model - Public-Private partnership. Earlier we were guided by one philosophy that government will do everything, and private sector is not allowed." "But now the situation has totally changed, Public-Private partnership is now the order of the day," Naidu added. Venkaiah Naidu arrived in Belgrade on Friday. VP Naidu is on a three-nation visit. After Serbia he will be visiting Malta and Romania. Naidu is on a weeklong trip from September 14 -21. He is scheduled to interact with the heads of states of all the three countries and witness the signing of several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs).

Sindhi political activist slams Pakistan for human rights violations in Sindh

Geneva, Switzerland, Sep 15 (ANI): Dr Lakhu Luhana, General Secretary of World Sindhi Congress, slammed Pakistan for human rights violation in Sindh at the 39th session of the Human Rights Council at United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Talking on the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam and Human Rights of Sindhi People, Dr Lakhu Luhana said, "The construction of dams has been vehemently opposed by the people and legislators of three out of four provinces of Pakistan, that is, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa and Balochistan as well Pakistan administered Kashmir. Being the lower riparian, the vulnerability of Sindh and its people, is huge." Dr Luhana added, "The construction of mega dams such as Tarbela and Mangla and numerous canalsin the past against the wishes, demands and struggle of Sindhi people has brought a havoc. As a result, water flow to Sindh has decreased severely and as much as by 90% down Kotri barrage since 1970s." "The proposed and built mega water projects of P

Relationship with Russia is one of key pillars of India's foreign policy: EAM Swaraj

Moscow (Russia), Sep 14 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj attended Inter- Governmental Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation meeting in Moscow on Friday. While addressing the gathering, EAM Swaraj said, "India attaches its highest priority to its special privileged partnership with Russia. Our relationship with Russia is one of the key pillars of our foreign policy. Our government is committed to strengthening our partnership with Russia in all areas." The External Affairs Minister added, "I am happy to note that Russian investment in India till 2017 has reached $18 billion and India's total investment in Russia is over $13 billion. We have already crossed overall investment target of $30 billion which we had set for 2025."

EAM Swaraj meets Russian Dy PM Yury Borisov

Moscow (Russia), Sep 14 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Friday met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov in Moscow. Both the dignitaries had a fruitful plenary session. EAM Swaraj is on a two-day visit to Russia. She will attend the 23rd meeting of the Inter- Governmental Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Moscow.

EAM Sushma Swaraj meets her Russian counterpart

Moscow (Russia), Sep 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday. EAM Swaraj is on her two-day visit to Russia. She will attend 23rd meeting of the Inter- Governmental Commission on Technical and Economic Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Russia's capital.

Shimizu Corporation contributes to clean up environment in Vietnam

Hanoi (Vietnam), Sep 13 (ANI): In Vietnam, there is still considerable amount of soil contaminated by the dioxin-containing defoliants sprayed by the U.S. Army during Vietnam War. There are 28 highly contaminated areas in Vietnam, including Da Nang, Bien Hoa, Phu Cat Air Bases that were former U.S. army bases. Japan's Shimizu Corporation announced start of verification testing project of field trial jointly with Vietnamese Government for full-scale soil washing for remediation of dioxin-contaminated soils. Soil washing is low-cost soil remediation technology that has low environmental impact. Shimizu's soil washing is expected to remove more than 90 percent of dioxin contaminants from soils and to restore close to 70 percent of the contaminated soil to a reusable condition. During verification testing, contaminated soil collected from around the air base will be run through its soil washing plant, with the goal of removing 95% of dioxin contaminants. Shimizu Corporation and the Vietnam

Malaysian chef wins World No.1 Sushi chef title

Tokyo (Japan), Sep 13 (ANI): "Sushi" is one of the typical dishes of "Washoku" (traditional Japanese food) which is registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. "Sushi" was born in Japan about two hundred years ago, when there was no refrigerator or ice. It evolves with the culture where raw food is safely cooked, and it is inherited along with its traditional preparing methods. Sushi, which originated in Japan, has spread all over the world and is now so loved that in some countries it is now even included in some countries local food. Sushi contest "World Sushi Cup 2018" was held in Tokyo. Only "Sushi Chefs" from countries other than Japan can compete. Sushi chefs from Brazil, France, Malaysia, and Philippines etc. are competing in the final session. In the contest, each sushi chef decides their theme and should serve sushi within the time limit of 40 minutes. With a cue to start, sushi chefs start to make sushi. Judges evaluate carefully taste and shape of each sus

Myanmar govt permits UN to probe Rohingya abuse

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Myanmar government granted permission to the United Nations (UN) inspection teams to assess dozens villages and townships in the country's Rakhine State, that were home to hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims till last year. A total of four teams from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and UN Development Programme (UNDP) will spend two weeks in the northern state where the Rohingya Muslims were allegedly murdered and subjected to imprisonment and sexual violence at the hands of the Myanmar military. However, the country's military, who is known as the Tatmadaw, has repeatedly denied the mounting allegations. According to UN spokesman Aoife McDonnell, the Myanmar government gave UN teams permission to assess 23 individual villages and three other village wards at the weekend, while, the Inspectors began their initial work. Around 70,000 Rohingya fled the country and settled into Bangladesh, where they have sought refuge. Many of those who crossed the border have