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Passenger Finds Dead Lizard in Meal on Vande Bharat Express 0

Report A passenger on the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express found a dead lizard in his meal while travelling in Coach C-5, Seat No. 75. He discovered the lizard in a curry dish served on board and immediately raised an alarm. Fellow passengers said the catering team served the food while the train was passing through

Vande Bharat Food Scare: Kochi Canteen Sealed, Probe Begins 0

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May 16, 2025

Report Kochi Corporation sealed a private railway catering facility in Kadavanthra after health officials found unhygienic and contaminated food meant for several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A surprise inspection exposed serious lapses in food safety and sanitation. Following the raid, both Kochi Corporation and the Railway authorities launched a formal inquiry to determine

Kochi Canteen Supplying Train Meals Sealed 0

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May 14, 2025

Report The health wing of the Kochi Corporation sealed a canteen near Kadavanthra on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after uncovering large quantities of stale food and extremely unhygienic kitchen conditions. The canteen, located in the Elamkulam division, had repeatedly ignored public complaints and continued to operate without the mandatory Corporation licence. Despite receiving multiple notices,

Indian Railways Ensures Menu Display, Enhances Food Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2025
Report Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in the Lok Sabha that displaying food menus and price lists on trains is now mandatory. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has uploaded the complete menu and rates on its website for easy passenger access. Waiters carry printed menu cards and present them to passengers upon
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Tatanagar and Bokaro Stations Earn Eat Right Certification 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 4, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the Eat Right Station certification to Tatanagar and Bokaro railway stations, recognizing their commitment to providing passengers with safe, hygienic, and nutritious food options. FSSAI conducted a comprehensive two-month evaluation, assessing 25 food stalls at Tatanagar and 14 at Bokaro. The evaluation focused on
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Eastern Railway Boosts Food Safety Standards with FoSTaC Training Initiative 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- January 4, 2025
Report In a major step towards improving food safety and health standards at railway stations, Eastern Railway (ER) recently hosted an extensive Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) session. Held on December 29, 2023, the initiative aims to raise food safety standards across ER’s extensive network of stations, canteens, and related establishments. This session forms
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