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Chennai, Oct 19 (PTI) Sale of meat hits a peak on the first Sunday after the end of Tamil month 'Purattasi', when people traditionally abstain from eating meat and seafood. However, this year, with the Deepavali long weekend coinciding with the first Sunday of 'Aippasi', the Tamil month that follows Purattasi, there has been a lull in the sale, as people have already left the city, said Chennai meat traders. Every year, during Purattasi, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, majority of Hindu con ...Read More >
Panaji: The plan of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) to refurbish Caranzalem fish market has not seen much progress despite six months elapsing since it was proposed. With the corporation still working on the project plan, following which it must be submitted to govt for approval, fish vendors have been left disappointed. They presently operate out of a small shed and some even occupy nearby parking slots due to a lack of sufficient space.Sukum Kankonkar, a vendor at the fish market, ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Following a complaint about unhygienic business practices, food safety department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Ukkadam wholesale and retail fish markets, on Tuesday. Fish traders have been advised not to use formalin-laced ice bars to store fish, as the consumption of fish adulterated with formalin can cause health issues. Also, we have advised them to sell fresh fish and avoid stale, said Dr T Anuradha, designated officer of the Food Safety Department, Coimbatore dis ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional d ...Read More >
New Delhi: In many parts of India, especially when the rains roll in, fish markets come alive. Stalls brim with Hilsa, rohu and catla. The air smells of salt, rain and spice. Families line up to grab fresh catch for dinner. But among these familiar names, there is one fish health officials hope you never find. One that should not be there. One that is banned and dangerous. They call it Thai Mangur. On the surface, it looks like just another catfish. But this breed has earned a notorious reputa ...Read More >
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