Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘The India Story’, has said that the road to the health of the nation goes through the individual efforts of the people of India. The actress spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film in the city, and shared that it’s imperative for every single person in the country to take responsibility, and strive to make things better at their level.In addition to food safety, there are multipl…
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Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Director Chettan, who has helmed the upcoming film ‘The India Story’, has spoken on the gravity of the situation when it comes to food safety in the country. The director spoke with IANS along with actress Kajal Aggarwal during the promotions of the film in the city.He told IANS, “The situation is dangerous. Nothing that we get on our plates is original. Even the mineral water isn’t original. I have done the research. We need three things in life, food, clothing, an…
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a serious bid to regulate the consumption of high-caffeine beverages among youth, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced a comprehensive ban on the sale of high energy drinks like Sting within a 500-metre radius of schools across the state. The directive was issued in the State Legislative Assembly by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal, following a question raised by BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute.Raising the issue in the House, MLA Vikram Pachpu…
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Chettan, who has helmed the upcoming film ‘The India Story’, has spoken about the projected impact of the film, and how it aims to start a conversation with regards to the food safety of India. The director spoke with IANS along with actress Kajal Aggarwal during the promotions of the film in the city.He said that people slog for long hours to put food on the table but, if the food that is being consumed is poisoned that the hard work goes to waste.He told IAN…
Hyderabad, April 3 (IANS) 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 before purchasing.B…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) In view of the ongoing festive season and ahead of Holi, the Delhi government’s Food Safety Department carried out an enforcement drive, lifting 66 food samples, including that of paneer, khoya and pulses, an official said on Thursday. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the drive was focused on systematic food sampling and prevention of adulteration.”The health and safety of Delhi’s citizens is the top priority of the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government. The…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday highlighted the severe issue of food adulteration in the country, describing it as a raging health crisis that poses grave risks, particularly to children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Speaking during the ongoing Parliament session, Chadha accused companies of selling harmful products under misleading claims of being healthy and energy-boosting.He detailed how everyday essentials are contaminated with dangerous…