Pakistan’s Strong Performance in Global Rice Exports Pakistan has been recognized as one of the lowest-risk countries for food safety standards in the fiscal year 2023-24. The country continues to dominate the global rice export market, holding 25% of the European rice export market, surpassing India, which holds 16%. REAP Chairman Discusses Rice Export Challenges […]
HEALTH
Thriving Honeybee Colony at Spitalfields City Farm: Success Amid Urban Challenges and Ecological Considerations
Successful Bee Rescue and Relocation A swarm of honeybees rescued from Mile End Park in East London has thrived at Spitalfields City Farm, thanks to beekeeper Salvatore Scotti. Scotti, a volunteer with the London Beekeepers’ Association, successfully relocated the bees in April after they were found on a fence post. Colony Thrives Despite Weather Challenges […]
How to Eat Pumpkin Seeds: Expert Tips on Raw, Roasted, and Pepitas
Types of Pumpkin Seeds Whole Pumpkin Seeds: These seeds retain their outer shell and can be either raw or roasted. The shell is fibrous and tough when raw but becomes crisp and easy to eat when roasted. Pepitas: Shelled pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are often sold raw or roasted. They have a milder […]
California reports nearly 12,000 COVID cases, biggest increase since pandemic started
By Administrator_India Capital Sands California reported a record increase of more than 11,800 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, as the Trump administration pushes for schools to reopen to help businesses return to normal. If California were a country, it would be rank fifth in the world for total cases at nearly 400,000, behind the […]
Remdesivir close to EU’s initial authorisation as COVID-19 treatment
By Administrator_India Capital Sands The head of the European Union’s medicines agency Guido Rasi said on Monday an initial authorisation for U.S. pharmaceutical company Gilead’s remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment could be granted in coming days. The European Medicines Agency has already recommended the compassionate use of remdesivir, which allows a drug to be administered […]
Spain orders two-week quarantine for all overseas travellers from May 15
By Ritu, Capital Sands The Spanish government ordered a two-week quarantine for all overseas travellers coming to the country from May 15 in a bid to curb the spreading of the novel coronavirus in the country. The incoming travellers will have to remain locked in and will only be allowed to exit for grocery shopping, […]