UT Khader to attend Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, concludes study tour in South Korea
Bengaluru: Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, UT Khader Fareed, is set to participate in the upcoming 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Australia, from November 5 to 8, 2024.
Representing the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Karnataka branch, Speaker Khader recently concluded a study tour in South Korea to strengthen Karnataka's international relations and explore collaborative opportunities.
During the visit, Speaker Khader met with the Indian Ambassador to South Korea, Amit Kumar, IFS, on October 27 in Seoul. According to a press release from P. Omprakash, Advisor to the Speaker and former Secretary of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral ties between Karnataka and South Korea, with discussions covering key sectors like education, trade, healthcare, and information technology.
Speaker Khader emphasized Karnataka’s interest in establishing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with South Korean universities, aimed at promoting collaborative academic programs and expanding job opportunities through affiliated colleges.
Both sides also exchanged views on potential investment opportunities and the infrastructure and economic landscape of their respective regions. The discussions highlighted hopes for strengthened ties between Karnataka and South Korea, and building future partnerships in various fields.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
