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MCD May Blacklist NGOs Over Unhygienic Mid-Day Meals to Kitchens 0
- Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2026
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
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Noida Eateries Fined ₹3 Crore Over Hygiene Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 12, 2026
Key Update The Food Department launched a major inspection drive in the Upscale Sector 18 market in Noida after receiving repeated complaints about substandard food being sold at premium prices. Food safety teams raided 27 restaurants and food stalls following multiple consumer complaints. During the inspections, officials detected serious hygiene violations across several eateries and
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MCD Issues Show-Cause Notice to NGO Over Food Safety Violations 0
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- November 25, 2025
Key Development The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to Rao Raghubur Singh Sewa Samiti, the NGO responsible for supplying mid-day meals to MCD primary schools in Kalkaji’s B-Block, after inspectors found major food safety violations and lapses in operational norms. Surprise Inspection Reveals Major Lapses Amit Kharkhari, Chairman of
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Kochi Hostels Flagged for Major Food Safety Violations 0

November 17, 2025

Key Update A district-wide inspection of 229 hostels last week revealed significant food safety violations across several facilities in Kochi. Officials found that many Kochi hostels were preparing food in unhygienic environments, putting students and residents at risk. Inspectors issued rectification notices to 67 hostels for minor violations. However, they identified 28 hostel canteens for

Blinkit Store Raided in Gurugram for Expired Paneer 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department scrutinised a Blinkit store behind ROF Mall in Sector 43 in Gurugram, after a resident of Sushant Lok-1 repeatedly received expired paneer through the app. The resident reported that the store continued supplying faulty packets even after replacing the first one. They also alleged that the store manager behaved

Statewide Inspection Drive Puts Major Pizza Chains Under Scrutiny in Telangana 0

Key Update The Food Safety Task Force in Telangana placed major pizza chains under the scanner during a statewide inspection, raiding 55 outlets, including several within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits. Major Chains Under Watch The team inspected 18 Pizza Hut outlets, 16 Domino’s outlets, and 21 other pizzerias and bakeries. They identified