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Bhopal, Jul 18 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the holistic model of Mercabarna (food logistics hub) in Spain's Barcelona can be useful for his state in view of its increasing agricultural production. In view of the increasing agricultural production in Madhya Pradesh, there is a need for better 'post-harvest management' and export system, an official statement quoted Yadav, who is on the third day of his tour of Spain, as saying. Mercbarnate, a leading food logi ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 15 (UNI) The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of disturbing media reports about a food poisoning incident at the Scheduled Tribe Welfare Girls' Hostel in Mudigonda, Devarakonda Mandal of Nalgonda District, where over 30 girl students reportedly fell ill after consuming contaminated food. In response, the commission has directed the chief secretary to the government of Telangana to submit a comprehensive report by August 28. The report ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 14 (ANI): The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Pune's iconic Goodluck Cafe, located on Fergusson College Road, after a video went viral on social media showing a piece of glass allegedly found in the cafe's popular bun maska, said a senior official of FDA on Monday. According to FDA Joint Commissioner Suresh Annapure, "Taking cognizance of the video which was posted on social media platform Instagram, the FDA team conducted an insp ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 14 (ANI): The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Pune iconic Goodluck Cafe, located on Fergusson College Road, after a video went viral on social media showing a piece of glass allegedly found in the cafe popular bun maska, said a senior official of FDA on Monday. According to FDA Joint Commissioner Suresh Annapure, Taking cognizance of the video which was posted on social media platform Instagram, the FDA team conducted an inspectio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Food safety regulator FSSAI has asked all Food Business Operators to ensure absolute accuracy in all their annual return submissions, reiterating that providing false or misleading information will attract severe penalties. Compliance with requirements is paramount for safe food ecosystem, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said in a post on X. Earlier this month, the FSSAI wrote to the food safety units of all the states and sensitised a ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police have rolled out extensive security and surveillance measures for the Kanwar Yatra, leveraging advanced technology and a robust deployment of forces to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage, officials announced on Saturday. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna said, "Technology is being used at a very advanced level. About 40,000 CCTV cameras have been set up. About 400 drones, many of which are AI-enabled, have be ...Read More >
Noida: The Authority on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Unitech Golf & Country Club, in Sector 96, for violating rules of bulk waste generators. The officials in an earlier inspection, found improper segregation, storage, and handling of solid waste management.Under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules, 2016, bulk generators are required to treat their wet waste on-site. The city generates nearly 800 tons of solid waste per day, of which nearly 30% comes from BWGs.SP Singh, general mana ...Read More >
Pune: A visit to one of the city's most iconic eateries took a disturbing turn for a couple on Thursday afternoon when a shard of glass was discovered in a plate of bun maska. The incident sparked social media outrage and prompted a response from the state's food safety authority."We have not received any complaint regarding the incident from anyone, but since the video is trending, we will take necessary steps and investigate the issue," said Suresh Annapure, joint commissioner, Food and Drug A ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena legislator Sanjay Gaikwad on Thursday said his act of assaulting a staffer at an MLA hostel canteen for serving "stale food" may have been harsh, but it led to a swift action from the government on the food quality issue despite repeated complaints earlier. A viral video footage showing the Buldhana MLA slapping and punching an employee at the Akashwani MLAs' hostel canteen here on Tuesday night for serving "stale food" has drawn widespread condemnation from government and opp ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra 2025, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ajay Pal Sharma stated that there would be three super zones and seven zones for the smooth movement of traffic in the city. He further stated that coordination was being established with other districts to ensure no one faces any inconveniences. 'The upcoming Kanwar Yatra will begin on July 11. In this regard, we have divided the area into three superzones and seven ...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 >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra 2025, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ajay Pal Sharma stated that there would be three super zones and seven zones for the smooth movement of traffic in the city. He further stated that coordination was being established with other districts to ensure no one faces any inconveniences. Also Read | Nobel Peace Prize 2025: From Mahatma Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru, Check Full List of Indians Who Have Won or Be ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Rajeev Krishna on Tuesday said that successful completion of Kanwar Yatra is the top priority of the state govt and directed senior officials of all the divisions to coordinate with other states to ensure "grand and safe completion of the yatra".The chief secretary directed officials to ensure the availability of basic amenities like drinking water, food, cleanliness, and security for 'kanwariyas'."Officials should ensure no unauthorised person ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Food regulator FSSAI warned e-commerce platforms of "severe action" if they fail to comply with food safety protocols. In a meeting on Tuesday with companies, CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao directed platforms to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the authority to ensure transparency and compliance. They were also asked to "prominently display" their FSSAI licence number on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers."T ...Read More >
New Delhi: Any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action, said Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO G Kamalavardhana Rao to the representatives of leading e-commerce platforms in a meeting here on Tuesday. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the entire e-commerce food supply chain. During the deliberations, he issued several crucial directives to t ...Read More >
Kochi, Jul 8 (PTI) An order from Kerala's health department assigning three doctors to test food for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during his recent visit has sparked anger, with the doctors saying they are not trained for the job and may protest. One of the doctors had to accompany food safety officers, police, and health officials to the catering firm and guest houses where the Vice President stayed. The Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) said it is planning to submit a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh administration has strengthened security arrangements across several districts including Lucknow, Sambhal, and Moradabad to ensure peace and avoid any disruption, as Muharram processions and the Kanwar Yatra are being held at the same time.Large crowds gathered for Muharram processions across different regions, while preparations for the Kanwar Yatra are also underway. Police personnel have been deployed in all sensitive areas, and surveillance is being carried out u ...Read More >
Jorhat, July 6: An illegal ice cream and ice manufacturing unit in Jorhat has sparked alarm after revelations of unhygienic production and unsafe ingredients, with products mostly consumed by children. The factory, located in Letekujan in Titabor, has reportedly been running for a long time without any license or official permission from the authorities. Local sources allege that the factory has been producing various colorful ice creams and ice blocks using dirty water and artificial chemical ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 3 (Maxim News): In a sweeping crackdown on food adulteration, the Rachakonda Police have busted a large-scale racket operating across various parts of the city. In a meticulously planned operation carried out on Wednesday, police booked 46 cases and arrested 52 individuals involved in the production and distribution of adulterated food items. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The high-intensity raids were conducted under the supervision of Rachakonda Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu, wit ...Read More >
Kolkata: The CBI on Wednesday filed a supplementary charge sheet in the 2021 murder case of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar, who was killed during post-election violence in Kankurgachhi. The charge sheet names Beleghata MLA Paresh Pal, Kolkata Municipal Corporation councillors Swapan Samaddar and Papiya Ghosh, along with 15 others.In the FIR, Sarkar's mother Madhabi said that on May 2, 2021, eight persons barged into their house at Narkeldanga around 3 pm and started enquiring about her son. The miscr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDCSO) has set up a team to inspect the ethics committee of HCG Hospital, Bengaluru, amid concerns over conduct of clinical trials at the private facility. The inspection will take place Thursday and Friday.The decision follows a letter from K Srinivas, commissioner of food safety and drug administration, to CDCSO, pointing to potential violations in trial conduct that could affect patient safety, regulatory compliance and institutiona ...Read More >
KURNOOL: Srisailam police registered a case on Tuesday evening against a man accused of making false and defamatory statements about the quality of laddu prasadam at the Srisailam temple. The complaint, filed by temple Executive Officer (EO) M Srinivasa Rao, led to action against K Saras Chandra, a resident of Kalugolammapet in Kavali, Nellore district. According to Srisailam Circle Inspector G Prasada Rao, the accused allegedly claimed on June 29 that he had found a cockroach inside a laddu p ...Read More >
THOOTHUKUDI: Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has urged Union Minister for Food Processing Industries to direct beverage manufacturers to restore mango pulp content usage to 20 % which was the norm till 2022 when changes were effected in the GST slab for the products. In a communication on Monday to Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, Kanimozhi said mango farmers are facing loss due to declining demand from the beverages manufacturing companies, as they had drastic ...Read More >
Nizamabad (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): The Government has set a target to export turmeric worth USD 1 billion by the year 2030, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday after inaugurating the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Telangana's Nizamabad. The inauguration was done almost 21 months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a turmeric-focused board. There were long-pending demands from farmers for a turmeric board. "During the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, delivered the keynote address at a special programme themed 'Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy' at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru on Saturday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a release. JP Nadda said that a healthy India is necessary for Viksit Bharat, and that can be ensured t ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda has called for a unified effort from the government, industry, academia, and citizens to promote safe and healthy eating practices across the country, particularly among children. Speaking during the launch of 'Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy' initiative on World Food Safety Day 2025 at NIMHANS in Karnataka's Bengaluru, Nadda underscored the importance of food safety and nutrition. He announced a new government ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, An ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, delivered the keynote address at a special programme themed "Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy" at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru on Saturday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a release. JP Nadda said that a healthy India is necessary for Viksit Bharat, and that can be ensured t ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Emphasising the need for stringent regulation of food quality, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood urged both state and central food and drug authorities to closely monitor and regulate the standards of street and hotel food. Speaking at the World Food Safety Day programme organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at NIMHANS on Saturday, Dr Patil high ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 7 (ANI): Emphasising the need for stringent regulation of food quality, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, Karnataka Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood urged both state and central food and drug authorities to closely monitor and regulate the standards of street and hotel food. Speaking at the World Food Safety Day programme organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at NIMHANS on Saturday, Dr Patil high ...Read More >
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