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Global Seminar Highlights Sustainable Farming and Plant Health 0
- Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2025
Report Dr Danda Rajireddy, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University, highlighted organic farming and sustainability as key to enhancing horticultural productivity. He stressed that integrating contemporary research with natural farming methods can help meet the needs of a growing population. While chairing a global seminar on plant health and food safety—co-hosted by Telangana
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Food Safety Violations Prompt Action in Peruvallur 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2025
Report Health officials have taken strict action against food safety violations in Peruvallur, Malappuram, filing cases against two shops for selling preserved food without proper hygiene. Junior Health Inspectors Liju Ignatius and A. Anushree led the inspection, adding two new cases to the existing three. Officials will submit charge sheets for the latest cases tomorrow,
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Toxic Boondi Threatens Public Health in Dhubri During Ramadan 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2025
Report Unethical traders in the Dhubri district in Assam are selling contaminated Boondi, a popular fried chickpea snack, by adding toxic, non-edible colours from the Raja Rani brand (non-edible, industrial-grade dyes). They use these synthetic dyes to enhance the snack’s appearance, putting consumers at serious health risks. Adulterated Boondi Spreads Across Markets Markets across Fakirganj,
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How Climate Change Affects Food Safety in India 0

As climate change impacts the planet, food safety is increasingly at risk, especially in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and people’s livelihoods. Unpredictable weather patterns, such as extreme heat, floods, and changing rainfall, are directly affecting the quality and safety of the food we rely on. These changes not only

Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation 0

Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic

Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0

Report Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through