AIBC hosts industry roundtable, welcome reception for Karnataka Ministerial Delegation in Australia
Sydney: The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) hosted a high-level industry roundtable and a welcome reception dinner for the Dr. Sharanprakash Patil-led ministerial delegation from Karnataka earlier today. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in healthcare education, allied healthcare, and skill development between Australia and Karnataka.
The roundtable, facilitated by Irfan Malik, AIBC National Associate Chair & President NSW, emphasized the synergy between Karnataka’s skilled workforce and Australia’s growing demand for talent in these sectors. Minister Dr. Sharanprakash Patil led the deliberations on potential partnerships between the governments of Karnataka, New South Wales (NSW), and Australia, with key government agencies playing a crucial role in fostering collaboration.
Warren Kirby MP, Co-Chair of NSW Parliamentary Friends of India, shared insights on government support and avenues to fast-track partnerships between Karnataka and NSW. The Consulate General of India, Sydney, represented by Nirav Kumar Sutaria, HOC & Deputy Consul General, and Sudhir Basavaraju from Investment NSW also took part in the discussions, highlighting Karnataka’s potential as a hub for healthcare and skill development initiatives.
Key Outcomes from the Roundtable Discussions:
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Commitment to Bilateral Skill Development: Australian and Karnataka-based representatives agreed to advance industry-driven skill development programs catering to mutual needs.
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Innovative Education Models: Discussions explored various models of education and program delivery, aiming to implement tailored training programs across both Karnataka and Australia's skill development ecosystems.
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Expanding Healthcare & Allied Sectors: The roundtable emphasized significant bilateral opportunities in healthcare education, allied healthcare, and skill development, paving the way for future collaborations.
The event saw participation from government officials, representatives from leading educational institutions and universities, vocational training institutes, and members of the Karnataka-based Indian diaspora. Representatives from the Consulate General of India, Investment NSW, and NSW Parliamentary Friends of India reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Australia-Karnataka ties in these crucial sectors.
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West Bengal Class 12 results declared; overall pass percentage 91.23%
Kolkata (PTI): The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education on Thursday announced the results of its Class 12 examination, which recorded an overall pass percentage of 91.23 per cent.
The results included those of the candidates from the fourth semester under the new system, supplementary candidates of the third semester, and students appearing under the old annual examination pattern.
While the pass percentage among girls stood at 92.47 per cent, boys recorded a pass percentage of 89.71 per cent.
As many as 64 candidates -- including 56 boys and eight girls -- featured in the top 10 list. Adrito Pal of Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya secured the first rank in the state by scoring 496 out of 500 marks.
Jishnu Kundu of Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith Purulia and Ritobrata Nath of Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya secured the second rank with 495 marks each.
Candidates dissatisfied with their fourth-semester results would be allowed to reappear in the examination next year after surrendering the current year's result.
According to official data, a total of 7,10,811 candidates appeared for the higher secondary examination this year.
Of them, 6,35,864 students appeared in the final semester examination under the new system, 59,452 candidates took the supplementary examination for the second semester, and 15,495 students appeared under the old annual examination pattern.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari congratulated all students who have passed the higher secondary examination in a post on X.
"Your hard work, perseverance, and self-confidence have taken the form of success. May the success inspire you to dream even bigger on the path ahead. I wish that your future be bright, that you get success in every field and that you bring glory to your family, society, and state," he wrote on social media.
