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Hyderabad: In a significant food safety enforcement action during the ongoing mango season, authorities seized nearly 200 kilograms of mangoes that were allegedly artificially ripened using excessive quantities of ethylene chemical "Diamond Ripe." The operation was carried out in the Goshamahal area of Hyderabad. According to police officials, the trader involved was found using six sachets of the ripening agent per 20 kg tray, exceeding the permissible limit set by the Food Safety and Standard ...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 >
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 >
Guwahati: A new tree species belonging to the Garcinia genus has been discovered in Assam, adding to the region's botanical richness. The newly identified species, Garcinia kusumae, has been named in honour of Kusum Devi, the late mother of Jatindra Sarma, a noted botanist and Chairman of Assam's State Expert Appraisal Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The discovery has been d ...Read More >
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