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    Investigation Ordered into Alleged Irregularities in UP Madrassas' Meal Programs

    Lucknow, April 1 Orders have been issued to conduct an inquiry into the alleged corruption and irregularities prevailing in the Mid-Day Meal scheme across all madrassas receiving grants from the Uttar Pradesh government.Director Monika Rani of the Uttar Pradesh Mid-Day Meal Authority issued...
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    Chadha Flags Misleading Food Branding in Rajya Sabha

    New Delhi, March 24 – AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha raised concerns in Parliament on Tuesday regarding what he described as "misleading branding and false advertising" in India's consumer market, particularly targeting packaged fruit beverages.Speaking in the upper house of Parliament...
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    Government Action: Penalties and Licenses Revoked in Food Safety

    New Delhi, March 17 During the period from 2022-23 to 2024-25, officials from the food safety departments of respective states and Union territories, as well as the regional offices of FSSAI, analyzed more than 5.18 lakh food samples, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.During this period...
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    Simplified Food Safety: FSSAI Eliminates Renewal Requirements

    New Delhi, March 13 The food regulator, FSSAI, said on Friday that its registration certificates and licenses will be valid indefinitely, and there will be no need for renewals, as part of its efforts to bring reforms towards ease of doing business.In a statement, the Food Safety and Standards...
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    State-Wide Food Safety Initiative Announced in Punjab

    Chandigarh, March 5 Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh announced on Thursday the launch of a targeted campaign for food testing, stating that the government would leave no stone unturned in providing "Shudh Ann" (pure food) to the people of the state.Singh was chairing a meeting with senior...
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    Awantipora Markets Under Increased Inspection During Ramadan

    Joint teams are conducting inspections in Awantipora markets to prevent overpricing and ensure food safety during Ramadan.February 27, Srinagar: The Awantipora Municipal Committee has launched intensive joint market-checking drives to ensure the quality and safety of essential commodities and...
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    Paneer & Khoya Samples Tested as Delhi Prepares for Festive Season

    New Delhi, February 26 – In light of the ongoing festive season and ahead of Holi, the Delhi government's Food Safety Department conducted a enforcement drive, collecting 66 food samples, including those of paneer, khoya, and pulses, an official said on Thursday.Delhi Health Minister Pankaj...
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    Milk Contamination Linked to Kidney Failures in Andhra Pradesh

    Amaravati, February 26 The Andhra Pradesh government has increased surveillance and enforcement measures across the state following the detection of a cluster of acute kidney failure cases in the East Godavari district, allegedly linked to adulterated milk.The inspections and surveillance...
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    Andhra Pradesh Intensifies Crackdown on Milk Contamination

    Amaravati, February 26 The Andhra Pradesh government has increased surveillance and enforcement measures across the state following the detection of a cluster of acute renal failure cases in East Godavari district, allegedly linked to adulterated milk.The inspections and surveillance follow...
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    Northeast Frontier Railway Stations Earn ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification

    The Dimapur Railway Station, under the Northeast Frontier Railway, has been awarded the prestigious "Eat Right Station" certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This marks a significant achievement in ensuring safe and hygienic food for passengers. The...
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    Nara Bhuvaneswari on Heritage Foods' Operations and Transparency

    Amaravati, February 20 The mission of Heritage Foods is to deliver fresh, healthy dairy products to every household while empowering every dairy farmer, said Nara Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson and MD of the company.She also asserted that the firm adheres to stringent quality testing...
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    Ensuring Food Quality: Inspection Drive in Anantnag

    Ahead of Ramadan, the Food Safety Department conducted inspections across Anantnag to check the hygiene, pricing, and quality of essential food items.February 16, Srinagar: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Food Safety Department intensified market inspections in Anantnag to ensure food...
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    State Launches Mobile Testing and Lab Modernization Initiative

    Chandigarh, February 15 Eight food testing laboratories will be established in phases across Haryana, a senior official of the Health and Family Welfare Department said on Sunday.In an effort to strengthen food and drug safety systems, the Haryana government has approved ₹53.21 crore for...
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    Rotten Meat and Cheese Seizures Raise Public Health Concerns in J&K

    Jammu, February 13 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to strengthen the legal framework to combat food adulteration, as members voiced concern over a large-scale seizure of rotten meat and substandard cheese across the Union Territory...
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