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Texas warns of rising unsolicited seed mailings; China-linked parcels rais
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Texas agricultural authorities issued alerts after residents reported receiving unsolicited seed packages. Officials collected 126 bags in early January and over 1,100 last year, warning the seeds may carry invasive species or pests. Investigators suspect links to a global "brushing scam," a
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"Science evolves at the speed of light, diplomats move slowly": Brazilian
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The international conference on '50 Years of BWC: Strengthening Biosecurity for the Global South', is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs on December 1-2 in New Delhi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention
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S Jaishankar calls for stronger global biosecurity framework, warns of ris
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday warned that the threat of biological weapons and bioterrorism is no longer theoretical and urged the international community to modernise global biosecurity frameworks under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).
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EAM highlights India's commitment to full Biological Weapons Convention im
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday addressed the inaugural conference on the occasion of '50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC): Strengthening Bio-security for the Global South', emphasising India's commitment to full and effective implementation of the Convent
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Lumpy skin disease outbreak in Pune: District administration steps up prev
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to the growing outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle in Pune district, the administration has intensified its vaccination campaign and biosecurity measures. District Collector Jitendra Dudi has directed officials to implement preventive and containment strategies effe
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India establishes first internationally recognised equine disease-free com
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on July 3, this approved facility at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, marks a major step towards enabling the international movement of Indian sport horses in compliance with
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FAO of the United Nations designated Nitte University as its reference cen
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 16: The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has designated Nitte University, Mangalore as the FAO Reference Center for Antimicrobial Resistance and Aquaculture Biosecurity. Nitte, with the endorsement by the Government of India, has the d
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UK hosts world's first AI safety summit, calls for global tie-ups to addre
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
on the first day of the Summit, Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to participate in discussions related to "Frontier AI risks," with a specific focus on "Risks to Global Safety from Frontier AI Misuse." These discussions will delve into safety risks associated with recen
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ADAFSA signs agreement with Hub71 to support development of Agri-Tech inno
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem to accelerate the development and adoption of ground-breaking technologies in agriculture, food safety, food security and biosecurity.
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India building on software, innovation sectors to become global powerhouse
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"India is rapidly building on its phenomenal software and innovation sectors to become a global powerhouse in science and technology. With our extensive trading and cultural links, shared democratic values and interest in urgent global issues from green technology and agri-tech to biosecurit
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South Africa to share Omicron strain samples with foreign biosecurity bodi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Cape Town [South Africa], November 27 (ANI/Sputnik): South Africa will share the samples of the new Omicron coronavirus variant with biosecurity agencies of other nations, the director of the country's Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation, Tulio de Oliveira, said on Saturday.
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WBBL: Weekend fixtures to be played behind closed doors amid COVID-19 lock
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Hobart [Australia], October 16 (ANI): The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Saturday confirmed that this weekend's all four matches will proceed as scheduled at Blundstone Arena, Hobart "under strict biosecurity protocols".
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