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Cockroach in Doctors’ Mess Food Triggers Probe at RML Hospital 0

May 14, 2026

Key Update An inquiry has been initiated at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi after a cockroach was allegedly found in dal served at the doctors’ mess on Tuesday, raising concerns over food safety and hygiene standards within the hospital premises. The issue came to light after a hostel resident shared photographs of the

Illegal Hub Busted for Banned Drugs and Expired Supplements in Delhi 0

Key Update A joint task force, including Central Food Safety Officers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and local police, has busted an illegal distribution unit dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements in Najafgarh in Delhi. The team conducted the raid at M/s Gaurav Vats Nutrition following a high-priority alert

MCD May Blacklist NGOs Over Unhygienic Mid-Day Meals to Kitchens 0

Key Update The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may blacklist six NGOs supplying mid-day meals to its primary schools after inspections revealed serious hygiene and food safety violations in several kitchens. Currently, 14 NGOs supply mid-day meals to students in 1,514 MCD-run schools through centralised kitchens across Delhi’s 12 zones. Inspections Reveal Hygiene Violations Inspections

Troubled Waters: Bacteria Found in Delhi Tap Supply 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- March 9, 2026
Overview For most families, turning on the tap each morning is an act of trust. The water is used for drinking, preparing tea, cooking meals, and washing fruits and vegetables. But a recent investigation suggests that this trust may not always be justified in parts of Delhi. A seven-day sampling exercise by Hindustan Times has
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From Shelf to Scam: Expired Food from Top Brands Sold as Fresh in Delhi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 27, 2025
Key Update The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch busted a highly organised racket involved in the illegal importation, repackaging, and sale of expired international food products from top brands. Officers seized consignments worth ₹4.3 crore, including 43,762 kg of food items, 14,665 litres of beverages, 6,047 kg of candies, biscuits and wafers, and 23,050 kg of
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Fake Desi Ghee Factory Busted in Delhi, 1,500 kg Seized 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2025
Authorities Arrest Operator After Raid Authorities in northwest Delhi’s Alipur busted a spurious desi ghee manufacturing unit and seized around 1,500 kg of fake desi ghee and 55 litres of artificial flavouring, all packed under multiple brand labels. Police arrested the operator, Gyanendra Singh, who allegedly produced and supplied adulterated ghee across Delhi and neighbouring
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