Japan confirms avian influenza outbreak in Kyoto
Tokyo, Dec 24 (IANS) Japan’s agriculture ministry said on Wednesday that genetic testing has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm in Kyoto Prefecture, marking the ninth bird flu outbreak in the country this season. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the outbreak occurred […]
India and Japan discuss cooperation in disaster risk reduction
Tokyo, Dec 22 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, called on Japan’s State Minister for Disaster Management Akama Jiro on Monday, discussing cooperation in disaster risk reduction and disaster resilience. In a statement shared on X, the Indian Embassy in Japan stated, “Ambassador-designate Nagma M Mallick called on the State Minister for Disaster Management […]
Japan reiterates commitment to non-nuclear policies
Tokyo, Dec 19 (IANS) The Japanese government on Friday reiterated its commitment to non-nuclear policies, rejecting remarks made by a security official who had suggested that the country should possess nuclear weapons. While addressing a press conference on Friday, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said that the government’s policy is to maintain the three […]
Indian envoy, former Japanese PM Kishida discuss strengthening special strategic and global partnership
Tokyo, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan Nagma Mallick on Friday called on former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, holding discussions on ways to strengthen the special strategic and global partnership between both countries. “Ambassador-designate Ms. Nagma M. Mallick called on H. E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, former Prime Minister of Japan. They discussed ways […]
Traffic disrupted, warning issued after blizzard batters Japan’s Hokkaido
Tokyo, Dec 15 (IANS) A rapidly developing low-pressure system has brought a blizzard to Hokkaido on Monday, with violent winds and heavy snowfall also affecting parts of northeastern Japan, causing disruptions to transportation and prompting warnings of storm surges and flood risks from high tides. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), gusts of wind […]
Indian envoy, Japan’s House of Representatives Speaker discuss bilateral ties
Tokyo, Dec 15 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mohamed Mallick held a meeting with the Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives Fukushiro Nukaga on Monday, discussing various aspects of bilateral ties. “Ambassador-designate Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick called on H. E. Mr. Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, and discussed various […]
Tsunami advisory issued for northern Japan’s Pacific coast after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) Japan’s weather agency issued a tsunami advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on Friday. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the temblor occurred at 11:44 a.m. local time off Aomori’s Pacific coast at a depth of 20 km, measuring 4 on […]
India, Japan discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation
Tokyo, Dec 12 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan Nagma Mohamad Mallick on Friday met Special Advisor to Japanese PM, Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for bilateral collaboration. “Ambassador-designate H.E. Ms. Nagma M. Mallick met, Special Advisor to Prime Minister of Japan H.E. Uno Yoshimasa, and discussed opportunities for India-Japan collaboration”, the Indian Embassy in Japan […]
Punjab got good response from investors in Japan, South Korea: CM Mann
Chandigarh, Dec 10 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the overwhelming response of investors during the just concluded Japan and South Korea visit will prove to be a new milestone in the industrial progress of the state, besides further firmly placing it as the most preferred investment destination. Sharing his experiences […]
Indian envoy, Japanese environment minister discuss collaboration opportunities
Tokyo, Dec 5 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma M Mallick, held a meeting with Japan’s Minister of Environment Ishihara Hirotaka on Friday, discussing opportunities of collaboration between two nations. “H.E. Ms. Nagma M. Mallick, Ambassador-designate of India to Japan, met Mr. Ishihara Hirotaka, Minister of Environment of Japan, and discussed opportunities of India-Japan collaboration,” […]
