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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,
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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

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

Swiggy’s 2024 Year-End Report: Biryani Reigns Supreme in India 0

Overview Swiggy has released its year-end report for 2024, offering key insights into food trends based on data from January 1 to November 22, 2024. Biryani remains the most ordered dish on the platform, with a staggering 83 million orders. This means that every minute, Swiggy processes 158 biryani orders—about two orders per second. Following

Waltair Division Ensures Food Quality and Fair Pricing 0

Report The Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has launched a special drive to guarantee the quality, pricing, and safety of food and beverages served on long-distance trains and at railway station stalls. This initiative, which began in November, addresses complaints of overcharging, encourages digital payments, and raises awareness among vendors and passengers. Surprise Inspections