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HYDERABAD: Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar appealed to citizens to call the police by dialling 100 if mangoes have an unnatural colour, a chemical odour or a strange taste. He said that, driven by greed for profit, some unscrupulous traders are risking public lives. On Friday, the CP took to the social media platform X and posted that a naturally ripened mango does not have a perfectly uniform colour. In contrast, chemically ripened fruits appear bright yellow on the outside but remain raw and toxic o ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST), a special unit of Hyderabad Police to check food adulteration, is maintaining a strict vigil on the sale of chemically ripened mangoes. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, who heads H-FAST, said on Friday that legal action is being initiated against those who violate the rules. He urged the public not to be deceived by the outward appearance of the fruit and to verify its naturalness befor ...Read More >
Hyderabad Asif Nagar Mango Raid: In a major food safety operation, H-FAST officials conducted a surprise raid on a fruit warehouse in Asif Nagar, Hyderabad, and exposed the illegal use of ethylene chemical for artificial ripening of mangoes. During the raid, authorities seized around 7 tonnes of mangoes stored in the godown. Officials said the operation was carried out based on specific information about chemical usage. According to H-FAST CI Ranjith, the mangoes were being: The use of chemic ...Read More >
Srinagar: Amid the weeklong rainfall and inclement forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), orchardists in Kashmir expressed fear that the wet conditions could trigger scab formation on budding flowers and fruits, potentially affecting overall crop yields. However, experts have urged farmers not to panic, stressing that timely fungicide sprays and proper orchard management can effectively minimise risk and safeguard the crop. The IMD Centre in Srinagar said the fresh Western Dist ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Unseasonal rains accompanied by hailstorms and gusty winds have caused extensive damage to crops and disrupted normal life in several districts of Maharashtra over the past few days, with officials on Friday stating that losses on more than 1.22 lakh hectares of land have been reported. Two deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Nashik division in north Maharashtra, officials said. State Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said the government will provide c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the onset of summer, markets across Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in the availability of mangoes, popularly known as the "King of Fruits." However, alongside the seasonal delight comes a serious public health concern. Authorities have cautioned that some traders are resorting to hazardous methods to artificially ripen mangoes, putting consumers at risk. According to officials, certain unscrupulous traders are using substances such as calcium carbide to accelerate the ripening ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has begun implementing the revised Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, which came into effect nationwide from April 1, making four-way waste segregation mandatory for all residents and establishments. According to Deccan Herald, under the new system, waste must be segregated into four categories before being handed over to collection vehicles: 1. Wet waste such as kitchen refuse, fruit and vegetable peels, leftover food, meat waste, flowers and le ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In an effort to diversify crops, cut down on avoidable paddy procurement as well as storage costs and support willing paddy farmers shift to in-demand crops, the Telangana government is considering a proposal to provide farmers switching from paddy an incentive of Rs 10,000 per acre. This scheme for paddy farmers will be on the lines of the one in Punjab, where such farmers are provided Rs 17,000 per hectare as incentive. The Telangan government is planning to give the incentive to ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne has said that widespread crop damage has been reported across the state due to unseasonal rains, strong winds and hailstorms in the last week of March. According to the minister, crops spread over more than 1.22 lakh hectares (over 3.05 lakh acres) have been affected. The worst-hit districts include Nashik (29,812 hectares), Ahilyanagar (23,633 hectares), Jalgaon (22,361 hectares), Dhule (14,832 hectares), Buldhana (8,507 hectares) and C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India stood alone at the recently concluded WTO meeting in Cameroon in opposing a China-led proposal on the Investment Facilitation for Development agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, asserting that it is 'better to stand alone for the right than to be in a crowd just to look good'. The Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) agreement was first mooted in 2017 by China and other countries that depend heavily on Chinese investments, and count ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Nearly two and a half years after acquiring a minority stake in Axiom Ayurveda, home-grown FMCG major Emami on Thursday said it will acquire the remaining 73.5 per cent stake in the maker of 'AloFrut' juice in a deal estimated to be around Rs 200 crore. Emami has "has executed a definitive agreement on April 1, 2026, to acquire the remaining 73.5 per cent stake in Axiom Ayurveda," the Kolkata-headquartered firm said in a regulatory filing. This acquisition is "subject to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A sessions court in Varanasi on Wednesday rejected the bail pleas of 14 accused arrested for holding an Iftar party on a boat in the middle of the river Ganga, allegedly consuming non-vegetarian food and throwing leftovers into the river. The court observed that posting videos of the act on social media prima facie indicated an intention to disrupt social harmony. All 14 accused were produced before the Varanasi sessions court, where arguments from both sides were heard from 11:30 am ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday emphasised crop diversification, horticulture and promotion of high-value fruit crops to enhance farmers' income. Chairing a review meeting of Agriculture and Horticulture Department officials, he directed that cluster-based farming models be developed based on soil and climatic conditions to ensure better productivity and higher returns. The chief minister asked officials to promote fruit cultivation on a large scal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has laid special emphasis on crop diversification, horticulture and expansion of high-value fruit crops to enhance farmers' income and directed officers to identify suitable areas and develop clusters for key fruit crops such as strawberry, lemon, guava and dragon fruit. Chairing a review meeting of the officers of the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, he directed that cluster-based farming models be developed in ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (UNI) The Food Safety Department of Delhi government has intensified surveillance and enforcement activities across the national capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for the public. This follows instructions of Delhi's Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, who has clearly asked the department concerned to be very strict, adding that one of the top priorities is to ensure safe and hygienic food for every citizen. Dr Singh said, "I have directed the de ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Delhi government has intensified surveillance and enforcement drives across the national capital to ensure availability of safe and hygienic food, on the directions of Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, according to an official statement. A total of 98 food samples were collected from food business operators across multiple districts during routine inspections and special drives, it said. "Ensuring safe and hygienic food for every citizen of Delhi is our top pri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): On the instructions of the Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Food Safety Department intensified its surveillance and enforcement activities across the National Capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for the public, a release said. "Ensuring safe and hygienic food for every citizen of Delhi is our top priority. I have directed the department to maintain strict vigilance, especially during festive periods, and take prompt action ...Read More >
Shimla: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh govt to procure locally produced farm and allied products, including vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat and trout fish.Under the proposed arrangement, the paramilitary force will directly source produce from farmers, cooperative societies and local producers, creating a steady institutional market for rural communities.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu discussed the ...Read More >
The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday adopted a resolution moved by Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore under a private member's Bill, raising serious concerns on the impact on the Himachal-based apple growers over the proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of India with the US, European Union (EU), and New Zealand. Moving the resolution, Rathore said the issue was not merely related to trade policy but directly affected the livelihoods of over 1.5 lakh apple-growing f ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress MLA and spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore said that the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, being projected as a diplomatic success, could prove "devastating" for domestic apple growers who operate on small landholdings of one to two acres, compared to large-scale orchards of nearly 100 acres in the US. Calling it a case of "structural inequality," Rathore underlined stark differences in productivity and state s ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Raising serious concerns over the impact of proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries including the United States, European Union and New Zealand, Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Monday moved a resolution in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha recommending that the government formulate a comprehensive policy to protect the state's apple and fruit growers. The resolution, introduced on the 14th day of the ong ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the procurement of locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat, trout fish and other agricultural products. Under this arrangement, ITBP will directly source produce from farmers, cooperative societies and local producers. Also Read | PSSSB Group D Admit Card 2026 Released at sssb.punjab.gov.in, Kno ...Read More >
Lucknow, Feb 24 (PTI) Chalked out almost like a royal itinerary, a senior BSNL director's visit to Prayagraj was called off after it hogged the limelight for all the wrong reasons - involving nearly 50 officials and every little detail pencilled in, including arranging for hair oil, underwear and combs. According to an office order, which went viral on social media, the proposed two-day visit of Vivek Banzal, director (CFA) of BSNL Board, was scheduled from February 25-26. On Tuesday, some of ...Read More >
Bengaluru, February 17: A 16-year-old Class 10 student, identified as Kotresh, died early Monday morning, February 16, after allegedly jumping from the third floor of his school hostel in Bharamasagara, Karnataka. The incident occurred at approximately 7:14 AM at the DVS Residential School. CCTV video from the premises reportedly captured the teenager walking along the corridor several times and appearing to be under significant stress before climbing over the railing and jumping. Though he was ...Read More >
India and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus on areas like sustainable agronomy, biotechnology, and digital agriculture, with planned joint research and germplasm exchange. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and leverage the complementary strengths of both economies. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday welcomed seven judges who were appointed to the Supreme Court in 2025 and said the collective work and wisdom of judges speaking in one voice will strengthen their commitment to constitutional principles. The CJI said when he speaks with these judges, he finds their in-depth knowledge of law, constitutional principles and commitment to the institution and the cause of the common man. "I normally think that the court i ...Read More >
Reliance Consumer Products on December 16 announced its expansion into the packaged foods market with the relaunch of 75-year-old legacy foods brand SIL as its flagship offering in the segment. This comes after the Reliance Industries-subsidiary acquired the brand in January this year. This marks Reliance Consumer Products' comprehensive foray into the foods category, beginning with SIL's new portfolio across noodles, jams, ketchups, sauces and spreads, the company said. "Revitalised with a fre ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 16 (ANI): Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), today announced a significant expansion into the packaged foods market with the relaunch of 75-year-old legacy foods brand SIL as its flagship offering in the segment. According to the company release, this marks RCPL's comprehensive foray into the food category. Beginning with SIL's new portfolio across noodles, jams, ketchups, sauces and spreads. Als ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wholesale prices stayed in deflation territory for the second straight month at 0.3% in November, as food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas were cheaper compared with a year earlier, official data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI), however, gained marginally from October, when it fell 1.2% on year, because of a seasonal uptick in the prices of some food items. Retail inflation, meanwhile, accelerated marginally to 0.71% in November from ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The initial public offer of city-based Pajson Agro India received 6.59 times subscription on the final day of the offer on Monday. The Rs 74.4-crore IPO received bids for more than 2.71 crore equity (2,71,70,400) shares against 41,79,600 shares on offer, according to the data available on the BSE. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) received 10.92 times subscription, while the quota for non-institutional investors subscribed 7.26 times. The category fo ...Read More >
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