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Now, grow indoor crops and vegetables in Japanese style

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 16 (ANI): Agriculture sector in Japan is facing wide range of challenges. Most serious are aging farmers, decline in number of young people who want to work in fields and increase of abandoned farmlands. In order to solve this problem, it is important to promote utilization of new technology in agriculture."Greenhouse Horticulture and Plant Factory Exhibition" was held in Tokyo. These booths are introducing agricultural machinery, materials manufacturers, and seed manufacturers. The exhibition is the place of opportunity for business expansion through technology proposals and information exchange, especially to farmers who hope to find latest agricultural technologies and improve their work. What is attracting attention in plant and crop production is not new ways for work in fields itself, but production system. This is "plant factory" which implements mechanism of artificial photosynthesis to grow plants. The plant factory has automatic control unit. It controls te

Rinnai celebrates three decades of its presence in Indonesia

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 16 (ANI): Indonesia is one of the most populous nations in the world with high economic growth driven by improvement of life quality. Rinnai Indonesia is one of the companies that have been contributing to this improvement since its establishment in 1988. Rinnai Indonesia celebrated its 30th anniversary in Jakarta. Local partners and dealers of Rinnai Indonesia attended and celebrated the huge success based on efforts to improve production technology and making gas appliances acceptable by Indonesian customers. Rinnai Indonesia has been supporting the lively hood of Indonesians for long time and local sales staff have larger expectations. At Rinnai Indonesia's showroom in West Jakarta, a variety of its products such as gas stoves, which has share of about 60% of Indonesia's domestic market, are lined up. Not only high-quality products but also enhancement of after-sales service is the reason why making Rinnai Indonesia leader in the market. In recent years, due

Kabul suicide bombing: Death toll reaches 48

Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 16 (ANI): The death toll rose to 48 in the suicide bombing attack which shook Kabul on Wednesday. 67 others were also injured in the attack when a suspected suicide bomber blew himself up in front of an educational centre in Dasht-e-Barchi in the west of the Afghan's Kabul. The blast occurred at a time when classes were being conducted, reported Tolo News. The security forces have sealed off the place and the injured have been shifted to the city hospital. The Taliban has not yet taken responsibility for the blast.

Nepal receives special gifts on India's Independence Day

Kathmandu/Birgunj (Nepal), Aug 15 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Nepal on Wednesday handed over 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organizations and educational institutions of Nepal on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. The function held in Indian Embassy premises started with the flag hoisting and deliberation of the speech made by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri. Puri highlighted the achievements of India in various fields in the past decades. On the occasion, the Indian Ambassador also felicitated widows and wards of deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by distributing cheques worth 53.5 million Nepalese rupees. Similar celebrations were held at Indian consulate in Birgunj district of Nepal where Consul General of India to Nepal B.C. Pradhan presided over the Independence Day celebrations. A number of cultural performances enthralled members of the Indian community in Nepal who had come

Hundreds of pilgrims stranded in Nepal's Sindhuli

Sindhuli (Nepal), Aug 14 (ANI): About 2,300 pilgrims from Nepal and India are stranded on the shore of Kamala River flowing through Sindhuli district in Central Nepal. The pilgrims, on the route back from Madhuganga Mahadev Temple in Sindhuli's Dudhauli Municipality. 2 are left stranded on the shores because of the risen water level. The Police in the area did not allow the pilgrims to cross the river as the current of water is high because of the incessant rainfall for days. Moreover, Police have identified the way from Harsahi-Jagadi as the alternative way to take out the Pilgrims to Chandanpur from where they can go to their desired destinations. The river which lies on the way to temple was the major obstacle for the pilgrims. The locals have had demanded construction of new bridge, which is yet to be addressed. The incessant rainfall from days has resulted in rise of the water level in the river which also has threatened the human residence near the embankments along with the Sira

Ghazni attack: 70 policemen killed in three days

Kabul (Afghanistan), Aug 14 (ANI): Afghanistan's Interior Ministry confirmed that 70 police officers have been killed ever since the Taliban launched an attack in Afghanistan's Ghazni city on August 10. The terrorist group said that it entered the city from "different sides". The clashes between the Taliban and government forces are still going on.

Strongest-ever earthquake rattles Northern Alaska

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck a remote part of Alaska on August 12, the US Geographical Survey confirmed. No causalities or damages have been reported as yet. It happened after the earthquake hit the country's North Slope. It was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region, with the previous most powerful quake being recorded in 1995 at magnitude 5.2. According to USGS data and the earthquake centre, several strong aftershocks were also felt following the quake.

Korean leaders to hold third summit in Pyongyang

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are set to meet in Pyongyang in September. This would be the third summit between both the leaders. On Monday, South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon and his North Korean counterpart Ri Son Gwon held a meeting in which they set a date and venue for the third summit between both the leaders. However, there is no information about the date and place of the meeting yet. The agreement between North and South Korea's ministers comes amid an ongoing nuclear stand-off between Washington and Pyongyang. Earlier, in April, North and South Korea agreed to sign a peace treaty formally later this year, ending the 65-year old war between the two countries.

Pakistan declares 'water war' on people of PoK

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Aug 12 (ANI): Video evidence has come to light pointing to the fact that Pakistan has now declared a 'water war' on the people of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) by diverting the waters of the Neelum River to Punjab province. Pakistan is depriving the people of Muzaffarabad from their water lifeline - Neelum River - through an elaborate scheme which has changed the flow of the fresh water from the mountains to Punjab province and in the process drying up the River even in the middle of the monsoon season. Punjab remains Pakistan's pampered and favoured province. Protests are taking place all across Muzaffarabad against this latest move by Islamabad to take away even the most basic right from the Kashmiri people who live under its occupation. The river passing through Muzaffarabad now appears as a storm water drain filled with sewage waste and silt as the water from the mountains has been diverted by Islamabad towards Punjab province. Even the monsoon waters have not

2 cops among 4 killed in Canada shooting

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): A shooting incident took place in Canada's Fredericton on Friday resulted in the death of at least four people, including two police officers. One suspect has been held, with the police saying that the situation is now under control, CNN reported. The incident took place in the city's Brookside Drive area, and the Fredericton Police confirmed via their official Twitter account that, "Of the four people killed in this morning's shootings on Brookside Drive, two were Fredericton Police officers."

Websites of Sikhs for Justice managed from Pakistan

London (UK), Aug 10 (ANI): The Khalistan movement, which has again picked up stream in the last few years, continues to be driven from Pakistan, even though the its so-called flag bearers claim otherwise. There is a plethora of information on the links of Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, in propping up the movement and its leaders.However, in this day and age when the World Wide Web has become a tool used by the separatists to spread their propaganda, a closer scrutiny of the online presence of the 2020 referendum also throws up enough traces that lead to Pakistan. An examination of the two main websites promoting the 2020 referendum viz. sikhsforjustice.org and 2020referendum.org clearly points to the fact that these websites have been developed in and are managed from Pakistan. Sikhs for Justice claims to be a human rights advocacy group with offices in Canada, the U.S. and the UK has planned the 12th August London Declaration at Trafalgar Square in London. The same office ad

71-year-old Sikh assaulted in California

Manteca (US), Aug 10 (ANI): A 71-year-old man was brutally assaulted by two white men in California's Manteca city in United States of America. The assailants were seen kicking and assaulting the old Sikh. The victim has been identified as Sahib Singh. In another racial attack, last month, a 91-year-old Mexican was assaulted by a white woman in Los Angeles.

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll jumps to 347

Jakarta (Indonesia), Aug 09 (ANI): A deadly earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on August 5. The death toll in the catastrophic incident swelled to 347, according to the state-run Antara news agency. As aid has begun to reach the northern parts of the island, which were among the worst hit by the natural calamity, many people are complaining that assistance has not arrived in their areas. According to several media reports, hundreds of thousands have been displaced due to the August 05 earthquake, while over 1,000 people sustained injuries and are undergoing medical treatment.

Japan adopts newer ways to beat the heat

Tokyo (Japan), Aug 09 (ANI): Climate change is global issue causing worry to many countries around the world in recent years. Japan is also affected as it is observing a record heat wave this summer. To face unusually hot summer in this year, Japan is incorporating several methods from the latest technology equipment to old-fashioned ways to reduce the temperature in streets and give people cool and comfortable feeling. "Marunouchi" area is located in central Tokyo close to Tokyo Station. It is the largest business area in the capital. Tall buildings with many offices are seen here. Along streets where businessmen and tourists walk, mist equipment has been installed for the purpose of improving comfort by reducing temperature while considering the environment. Another measure to combat heat is using three hundred years old wisdom from Edo period of Japan. It is "Uchimizu" tradition which means splashing water as a method for lowering the temperature of the ground. Participants here are

International entry-exit checkpoints on India Myanmar border opened

Naypyidaw (Myanmar), Aug 08 (ANI): The international entry-exit checkpoints between India and Myanmar border were formally opened, said Vikram Misri, Ambassador of India to Myanmar on Wednesday. The checkpoints were opened simultaneously on Tamu-Moreh border between Manipur and Sagaing division and on the Zokhawthar-Rikhawdar border between Mizoram and Chin state. People will now be able to cross the land border between India and Myanmar holding visas and passports. It will open doors for new avenues in tourism, business and education sector between the two countries.

US President Trump warns countries against doing business with Iran

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that countries doing business with Iran will not be doing business with the United States of America. Trump took to twitter and said "The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed, and in November they ratchet up to yet another level. Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!." Trump's statement came when European Union is attempting to protect European businesses trading in Iran from facing US sanctions. US sanctions are being unilaterally reimposed on Iran in waves following Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal earlier this year. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an agreement to restrict Iran's nuclear program in return for the lifting of international sanctions

NAB questions Imran Khan in helicopter misuse case

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect, Imran Khan on Tuesday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for an ongoing inquiry against him for allegedly misusing helicopters owned by the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Geo News quoted sources as saying that a questionnaire was handed over to the cricketer-turned-politician. The 15 questions pertain to Khan's illegal use of KP government-owned Mi-17 and an Ecureuil helicopter for 74 hours, resulting in the loss of (Pakistani) Rs. 2.1 million to the state exchequer. On July 18, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman had asked for more time to appear before the NAB, citing unavailability due to campaigning for general elections. Through his counsel Babar Awan, Khan submitted an application seeking another date to appear before the anti-graft body. The case against Khan was filed after Geo News, in a report, claimed that the former KP government, headed by PTI's Pervez Khattak, spent

Trump blames environmental laws for California fires

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): According to United States President Donald Trump "bad environmental laws" are to be blamed for California wildfires. He said on Tuesday that the state is burning because the laws aren't allowing available water to be properly utilised. He tweeted, "California wildfires are being magnified and made so much worse by the bad environmental laws which aren't allowing massive amounts of readily available water to be properly utilized. It is being diverted into the Pacific Ocean. Must also tree clear to stop fire from spreading." California is continuously under catastrophic wildfires which doubled in size in the last few days, making it the second largest in the state's history.

EAM Swaraj meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday in Tashkent. Before meeting with President of Uzbekistan, EAM Sushma met Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Oliy Majlis (Parliament) of Uzbekistan Nurdinjon Ismoilov. Both dignitaries discussed the role of Parliament in fostering closer people-to-people relationship. Her meeting came hours after she interacted with indologists, Hindi teachers and ITEC and ICCR alumni earlier today. Swaraj reached Uzbekistan on the final leg of her three-nation tour after concluding her visit to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

EAM Swaraj visits Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Uzbekistan

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Aug 05 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj visited Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial in Uzbekistan's Tashkent on Sunday. She paid floral tributes at Lal Bahadur Shastri's statue. Swaraj also gave gifts to children at the Memorial and posed with them.