Serious food safety and hygiene violations have been reported at two prominent five-star hotels in Delhi’s Aerocity after inspections by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The inspections at JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi uncovered pest activity, expired food products, poor sanitation, improper storage, inadequate segregation of food items and several licensing...
Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena has tested positive for swine flu and has been admitted to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. Doctors and hospital authorities are closely monitoring his health following the diagnosis. Meena was admitted to the hospital late Tuesday night after developing health-related symptoms....
Food safety authorities in Karnataka have intensified inspections of restaurants, hotels and other food establishments following complaints and concerns over the quality, storage and handling of meat and other perishable products. A KFC outlet in Mangaluru was subjected to a surprise inspection after a customer allegedly complained about receiving spoiled and foul-smelling chicken, while food...
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its food safety enforcement campaign in the Pune division, suspending the licences or registrations of 16 food establishments after a series of inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations. The action, carried out during a special four-day inspection drive from August 11 to 14, covered...
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed a new academic course focused on substance abuse prevention and management for undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines, marking a broader push to address addiction awareness and promote healthier lifestyles among young people. The proposed course, titled “Substance Abuse: Prevention and Management,” is designed as a two-credit programme...
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, the company operating quick-commerce platform Blinkit, following a food-safety inspection at one of its facilities in Malad West, Mumbai. The inspection reportedly uncovered serious hygiene and storage-related violations, including a major cockroach infestation, improperly stored food products, poor...
Food safety authorities in Bengaluru conducted an extensive inspection drive across hotels, restaurants and fast-food outlets between August 7 and 10, uncovering several violations related to food storage, hygiene, labelling and handling. More than 70 food samples have been sent for laboratory testing, while one prominent lounge bar kitchen was sealed after officials found large...
The health authorities in Kerala’s Kasaragod district have stepped up surveillance and preventive measures in Kanhangad following the death of a woman who was reportedly infected with H1N1 influenza, prompting renewed attention to the spread of seasonal respiratory infections in the region. The development has led local health officials to strengthen vigilance, monitor potential cases...
a significant step toward strengthening public healthcare and addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse, the Gujarat government has approved the establishment of dedicated de-addiction centres in all district hospitals across the State. The initiative is aimed at making addiction treatment more accessible, improving mental healthcare services, and ensuring that individuals battling substance dependence receive...
US President Donald Trump has announced a phased tariff plan targeting imported generic medicines, a move that could have significant consequences for India’s pharmaceutical industry and its exports to the American market. Under the proposed policy, generic medicines entering the United States will continue to face zero tariffs for a two-year transition period beginning August...