K’taka Ministerial Delegation led by Dr. Sharanprakash Patil welcomed at NSW Parliament House
Sydney: The Karnataka Ministerial Delegation, led by Dr. Sharanprakash Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka, was formally welcomed by officials at the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament House in Sydney, Australia. The delegation’s visit aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement between NSW and Karnataka in key sectors such as healthcare education, allied health, and skill development.
As part of the visit, high-level boardroom discussions were held with representatives from the NSW Department of Health and Department of Skills Development. The talks focused on Government-to-Government (G2G) programs that could support collaborative initiatives between Karnataka and NSW, particularly in healthcare education and skill development.
The discussions were hosted by Warren Kirby MP, Co-Chair of NSW Parliamentary Friends of India, and Charishma Kaliyanda MP, Parliamentary Secretary, NSW Government. Specific deliberations were held on expanding bilateral opportunities in applied healthcare, medical education, and workforce training programs that could benefit both Karnataka and NSW.
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Wild fox falls into tank in Thane, rescued after one-hour operation
Thane (PTI): A wild fox was rescued on Sunday after it fell into an open water tank in Thane's Shil area, an official said.
The rescue operation, which started at noon, was a coordinated effort between the Fire Brigade, wildlife personnel that took one hour, Thane Municipal Corporation disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
"The fox fell into a tank located near Muktai residency on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The rescue proved challenging due to the confined space of the tank. However, through the combined efforts of the fire brigade and forest officials, the fox was safely pulled out after nearly an hour of careful manoeuvring," Tadvi said.
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Following the rescue, the animal was checked for injuries and taken by the forest department for further observation before its eventual release, he said.
