Mehsana, July 13 (IANS) Unjha’s renowned cumin and fennel have been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags, giving two of Gujarat’s most significant agricultural products official geographical recognition and strengthening their identity in domestic and international markets. The certification is expected to enhance product authenticity, improve export prospects and help farmers secure better prices through protected branding.The GI tags have been granted by the Geographical Indications Regis…
Latest Unjha News & Updates
Mehsana, July 9 (IANS) More than 26 tonnes of fennel seeds suspected of being adulterated with non-edible chemical colouring have been seized near Unjha in Mehsana district, with authorities launching legal action against those involved as part of Gujarat’s ongoing drive against food adulteration.The seizure, valued at approximately Rs 19.6 lakh, was made by the Flying Squad of the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) during surprise inspections at Unava village near Unjha, a major fenne…
Ahmedabad, May 28 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated hostel facilities for boys and girls at the Maa Umiya Dham campus in Ahmedabad and said the institution would strengthen educational opportunities for students while reflecting the social and economic progress achieved by the Patidar community.The hostel complex, managed by Shri Umiya Mataji Sansthan of Unjha, has been developed to accommodate around 1,600 students.Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Ca…
Mehsana, May 23 (IANS) A major food adulteration racket involving the use of prohibited colouring agents in fennel seeds was uncovered in Unjha of Mehsana district after a raid by the Gujarat Food and Drug Regulatory Authority’s flying squad from Gandhinagar, officials said on Saturday.During the operation at Ganpati Cleaning Factory in Unjha, Food Safety Officers seized 3,548 kilograms of loose fennel seeds allegedly mixed with prohibited green colour to enhance their appearance.Officials als…
Gandhinagar, April 22 (IANS) More than Rs 622 crore linked to cyber fraud has been detected and 40 people arrested in the past month under Operation Mule Hunt 2.0, the Cyber Centre of Excellence of Gujarat’s CID Crime said on Wednesday, outlining the scale of a network that used mule bank accounts to move illicit funds. Police said the operation also identified 1,039 cyber fraud complaints and exposed a wider network involving over Rs 288 crore.According to the officials, the accused opene…