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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Drug peddler's property worth Rs 1 crore attached in Srinagar
Srinagar (PTI): Property worth Rs 1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Saturday attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, police said.
A double-storey house on eight marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to Basit Bilal Dar, a notorious drug peddler, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, a police spokesperson said.
He said Dar is involved in two cases registered under various sections of the NDPS Act.
During investigation, it was established that the accused had acquired the said property through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities, the spokesperson said.
Consequently, the property was attached under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of the two independent witnesses, strictly in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, he said.
As per the attachment order, the owner has been restrained from selling, leasing, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the property till further orders, the spokesperson added.
