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NHRC Seeks Report from Odisha Over Safety Testing of Chhatua Nutrition Programme 0

Key Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Odisha government to submit an action taken report over allegations that supplementary food under the Chhatua nutrition programme is being distributed without timely safety testing. Acting on a complaint by Jeypore-based advocate and human rights activist Anup Kumar Patro, the commission referred the matter

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0

Key Update A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take stronger action against misleading food labels and advertisements. The panel emphasised the need for clearer consumer information and stricter enforcement to improve food safety in India. The report recommended mandatory warning labels on foods high in fat,

Hyderabad Food Safety Raid Seizes Unhygienic Badam Milk, Kulfi 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Telangana destroyed around 50 litres of badam milk and kulfi products after uncovering serious hygiene violations at a food manufacturing unit in Hyderabad. Authorities took action to prevent unsafe food from reaching consumers. Officials Find Unhygienic Preparation The Flying Squad of the Food Safety Department conducted a surprise inspection

Indians Consume Only One-Tenth of Recommended Whole Grains: White Paper 0
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- March 31, 2026
Key Update Indians consume far less whole grain than recommended, according to a new white paper released in Mumbai. Titled Opportunities with Whole Grains to Support Metabolic Health among Indians: Evidence Mapping, the report was released by the Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India in collaboration with ITC Limited, the Institute for Global
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Amul Dismisses Insect Claim in Vande Bharat Curd, Cites Handling Issue 0
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- March 31, 2026
Significant Update Amul has rejected claims that its curd served on a Vande Bharat Express contained weevils, calling such contamination “scientifically impossible” within its production process. The company said its investigation found no evidence of contamination at the manufacturing stage and suggested that the issue may have occurred during onboard handling. The controversy began on
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Telangana Plans EAGLE-Style Authority to Crack Down on Food Adulteration 0
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- March 31, 2026
Key Update Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a dedicated mechanism to curb food adulteration in the state. The government aims to strengthen enforcement and monitoring amid growing concerns about adulterated food products. The Chief Minister said the proposed system will function on the lines of specialised enforcement bodies such as
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22 Food Samples Fail Quality Tests in Vadodara; Action Initiated 0

Key Update Food safety officers collected samples from 22 food vendors across the city, and laboratory tests found them to be substandard. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation will now file complaints against these establishments before the adjudicating officer. Food safety officers regularly collect food samples from businesses across the city as part of routine surveillance. Officials

Paediatrician Moves Petition Over Electrolyte Drink–ORS Confusion 0

Key Update A city-based paediatrician, Dr Sivaranjani, has renewed her appeal to parents to support a petition raising concerns about the branding and marketing of the ERZL electrolyte drink. She warned that the way the product is presented could create confusion during the management of dehydration, especially in children. Dr Sivaranjani clarified that her concern

IRCTC Summons Amul Over Food Quality Complaint on Vande Bharat Express 0

Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has summoned Amul and sought an explanation over serious quality concerns regarding the curd served on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express. The action follows a passenger complaint that a worm was found in the food served on the train. Confirming the development to Indianexpress.com, Virender Bhatti

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NHRC Seeks Report from Odisha Over Safety Testing of Chhatua Nutrition Programme 0

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0

Hyderabad Food Safety Raid Seizes Unhygienic Badam Milk, Kulfi 0

Indians Consume Only One-Tenth of Recommended Whole Grains: White Paper 0

Amul Dismisses Insect Claim in Vande Bharat Curd, Cites Handling Issue 0

Telangana Plans EAGLE-Style Authority to Crack Down on Food Adulteration 0

22 Food Samples Fail Quality Tests in Vadodara; Action Initiated 0

Paediatrician Moves Petition Over Electrolyte Drink–ORS Confusion 0

IRCTC Summons Amul Over Food Quality Complaint on Vande Bharat Express 0

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