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Anti-govt protests held in Sindh on International day of the victims of Enforced disappearances

Sujawal (Pakistan), Aug 31 (ANI): Massive anti-government protests were held across Sindh and other provinces of Pakistan as family members of missing persons demanded their early release on the International day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. The day is observed throughout the world to draw attention to the crime of the state whereby individuals are picked up and kept in habeas corpus and incommunicado without any legal representation. Even after various protests against the state, the situation is still not considered a human rights issue. It is only recently that the courts have termed enforced disappearances a heinous crime. The exact number of missing persons in Pakistan is not yet known. From Sindh province, the organization compiling the list of missing persons, The Voice of Missing Persons of Sindh claims that since January 2016 to date, 196 persons were missing, out of them 26 were released after serving many months in the private detention centers of Rangers and o

India committed to increase National Knowledge Network among BIMSTEC nations: PM Modi

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the inaugural session of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "In the sector of digital connectivity, India is committed to increase its National Knowledge Network in Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka." PM Modi is on his two-day visit to Nepal to attend the BIMSTEC Summit. He met with the Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari upon arrival. BIMSTEC leaders including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Nepal PM KP Oli were also present during the meeting. The theme of the summit is 'Towards a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable Bay of Bengal region'. The regional group of seven countries which lies near the Bay of Bengal- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand- are participating in the summit.

PM Modi arrives for inaugural session of BIMSTEC in Kathmandu

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the inaugural session of for the fourth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in Kathmandu. State Heads and representatives from Bhutan, Myanmar and Sri Lanka also attended the event. A four layer security arrangements have been made for the head of the states of BIMSTEC member nations, which comprises of Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and National Investigation Department.

NEC provides security system at Asian games

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 30 (ANI): "Asian Games" is one of the world's largest multi-sport events held every four years since 1954. This year's games mark the second time that Indonesia has hosted Asian Games. More than 16,000 Athletes from 45 Asian countries are participating in the event. For this time, NEC Indonesia has become supporting sponsor and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) security system partner for the games. NEC Indonesia established in 1968 has long-term relationship with Indonesian market. Since Asian Games 1962 which was hosted for the first time in Jakarta, NEC has been providing ICT solutions, aiming to leverage on ICT to provide reliable network system, make enterprise more efficient and productive, and also make cities smarter and safer. Moreover, it is contributing to create better society and improve people's lives in Indonesia. In Asian Games 2018, there are many scenes where NEC supports INASGOC's (Indonesia Asian Games 2018 Organizing Committee)

Yokohama city organises summer dance fest

Yokohama (Japan), Aug 30 (ANI): Yokohama is known as a port city full of joy and an energetic atmosphere. For hundreds of years Yokohama has been major trading hub between Japan and the world and helped introducing many new cultures to Japan. This dance festival "Yokohama Dance Paradise" is held once every three years. Dance stages in commercial facilities, shopping streets, station squares and parks around Yokohama last for around two months. Professional dancers from dance schools as well as armature dance groups perform on the temporary stages. About 4,000 dancers are participating in this year's event. The members of this dance team are deaf. They synchronize their dance by looking at fingertips of the team director to create rhythm. Hip-hop dance is popular among children. Contemporary dancers express their theme by dance. Everyone can enjoy dance regardless of the type, age, sex, or disability. The event held in "Moto-machi" shopping street represents the original dance created e

India hopes new Pakistan govt will make South Asian region terror free

New York (US), Aug 30 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin while addressing the gathering at the UN said, "We hope the new government of Pakistan will, rather than indulge in polemics, work constructively to build a safe, stable, secure and developed South Asian region, free of terror and violence". He further added, "We remind Pakistan, the one isolated delegation that made unwarranted references to an integral part of India, that pacific settlement requires pacific intent in thinking and pacific content in action. Regurgitating a failed approach, which has long been rejected, is neither reflective of pacific intent nor a display of pacific content".

PM Modi arrives in Kathmandu to attend BIMSTEC Summit

Kathmandu (Nepal), Aug 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached at Nepal's Kathmandu on Thursday. PM Modi was accorded ceremonial welcome upon arrival. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Nepal where he will participate in 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu. The summit will be held from August 30 to August 31. BIMSTEC, the regional group of seven countries which lies near the Bay of Bengal, includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Watch: EAM Swaraj meets Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Aug 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met Prime Minister Hun Sen in Cambodia on Wednesday. The EAM is also scheduled to meet President of Senate Say Chhum as part of her two-day visit to the South-East Asian nation. Earlier, Swaraj co-chaired the 16th meeting of the Joint Commission along with her Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi. Several Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were also signed between the two countries.

India, Cambodia ink MoUs in presence of Foreign Affairs Ministers

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Aug 29 (ANI): Memorandums of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between India and Cambodia in presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn in Phnom Penh. The MoU signing was followed by bilateral talks between the two leaders. EAM Swaraj is on a four-day visit to Cambodia and Vietnam. Her visit aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in ASEAN.

EAM Swaraj meets her Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Aug 29 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met Cambodia Minister of Foreign Affairs Prak Sokhonn in Phnom Penh. Both the dignitaries held bilateral talks covering entire spectrum of the bilateral and regional issues of mutual interests. EAM Swaraj is on a four-day visit to Cambodia and Vietnam. Her visit aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. The External Affairs Minister arrived in Cambodia from Vietnam on the concluding leg of her four-day two-nation tour. Before Cambodia, EAM Swaraj visited Vietnam, where she met Vietnam Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Vietnam and Cambodia are strategic partners and ASEAN members.

EAM Swaraj arrives in Cambodia

Phnom Penh (Cambodia), : Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Phnom Penh on Tuesday as part of her two-day visit to Cambodia. Her visit aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. Before Cambodia, EAM Swaraj visited Vietnam, where she met Vietnam Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. Vietnam and Cambodia are strategic partners and ASEAN members.

EAM Swaraj 'happy' on completion of 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Vietnam

Vietnam, Aug 28 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday showed her satisfaction on 'Jaipur Foot' camp successful task completion. "I am happy that the 'Jaipur foot' camp has completed its task of providing the prosthetic limbs into Vietnamese provinces, benefiting hundreds of Vietnamese citizens and helping them to stand tall and lead fulfilling and dignified live," she said. EAM Sushma Swaraj on Monday inaugurated a 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Hanoi and met with 500 Vietnamese beneficiaries of the free India-made prosthetic limb.

Defence cooperation significant in Indo-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership: EAM Swaraj

Vietnam, Aug 28 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that she had a fruitful discussion with Vietnam Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. EAM Swaraj informed that she and Vietnam Foreign Minister had an open discussion on all aspects of India-Vietnam's bilateral relationships. "Defence and security cooperation has emerged as a significant pillar of both countries' comprehensive strategic partnership," she added.

EAM Swaraj lauds 'close and enduring friendship' with Vietnam

Vietnam, Aug 28 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday lauded the Indo-Vietnam relationship. She said that Vietnam is the most important partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and plays an important part in India's act east policy. She also praised the growing and strengthening relations between both countries. "India immensely values close and enduring friendship with Vietnam," added Swaraj.

EAM Swaraj meets her Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 28 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on Tuesday. The two are set to hold the 16th Joint Commission meeting. Swaraj is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and Cambodia. The two nations are strategic partners and ASEAN members.

India, Vietnam sign MoUs in Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 28 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on Tuesday. The two co-chaired the 16th Joint Commission meeting where they signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs). This is seen as a move to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two nations. Swaraj is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and Cambodia. The two nations are strategic partners and ASEAN members.

Pakistan cracks down on Kashmiri protestors in PoK

Kotli (Pakistan occupied Kashmir), Aug 28 (ANI): Dozens got severely injured in Kotli town of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as police baton charged demonstrators who were carrying out a peaceful rally demanding their due share of rights, which they have been deprived of under Islamabad 's more than seven-decade misrule of the region. In order to disperse the huge number the protesters who had managed to gather, police also lobbed tear gas shells on people, which only severed the damage. Pictures which later surfaced in the public domain are testimony to law enforcement agencies' barbarity on the people of the region. Security forces have been given a free hand by Islamabad to perpetrate brutalities on the Kashmiri people. It wasn't an exclusive example of Pakistan's brutalities on people of PoK. The authorities of Pakistan, who have always meted out a novercal treatment to the citizens of the region exercise extreme high handedness whenever they sense a voice of dissent emerging from

Nepal: Halloween celebrated in a different style

Kirtipur (Nepal), Aug 27 (ANI): The ancient city of Nepal's Kirtipur on Monday was preparing for a festival commonly known as "GaiJatra" in a different way. The Gai Jatra or Cow festival remembers those who have recently passed away and involves children dressing up and marching in a procession. The locals took to the street and major chowks around the city donned in various attires reflecting the mythical characters in the festivities resembling that of during Halloween in foreign countries. The festival, which is mainly observed by the Newar community of the Himalayan nation also witnesses the participation of the other communities in the procession where fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, money and other items are distributed. Nepal's Halloween festival is believed to give salvation to the deceased one's soul during their journey to heaven by grabbing the tail of cow while crossing a river.

Watch: MEA Swaraj meets Japanese Foreign Minister and Bangladeshi Planning Minister

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 27 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Bangladeshi Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in Vietnam's Hanoi on Monday. Swaraj's tour to the two key nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Vietnam and Cambodia is aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation with both the countries. Swaraj will be in Vietnam on August 27 and 28, and Cambodia on August 29 and 30.

Watch: Sushma Swaraj meets Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe

Hanoi (Vietnam), Aug 27 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in Vietnam's Hanoi on Monday. The External Affairs Minister's tour to the two key nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Vietnam and Cambodia is aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation with both the countries. Swaraj will be in Vietnam on August 27 and 28, and Cambodia on August 29 and 30.