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Worms Found in Curd on Vande Bharat Train, Railways Fine IRCTC ₹10 Lakh 0

Key Update A passenger travelling on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express raised concerns about food quality after he found worms in the curd served with his meal. He recorded a video of the incident and shared it online, drawing widespread attention. Following the complaint, the Ministry of Railways penalised the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism

Heated in Plastic: Why This Debate Is Bigger Than One Viral Video 0

The recent controversy over food served on Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express has opened up a serious food safety discussion. A passenger alleged that rotis and kachoris were served piping hot while still sealed inside a plastic packet that did not mention microwave safety. A staff member reportedly confirmed that the food was heated

Vande Bharat Food Row Over Plastic Heating 0

Key Development A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express from Allahabad to Delhi flagged a food safety concern after staff served hot rotis and kachoris heated inside sealed plastic packets. She shared a video on X, questioning why officials reheated food in packaging that did not mention it was microwave-safe. In the clip, a staff

Railways Confirms No Special Certification Required for Train Meals 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2025
Key Update The Indian Railways clarified that it does not require Halal-certified or any other specially certified meals on trains. This clarification followed a notice from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which sought details after a complaint questioned the certification practices for non-vegetarian food served onboard. NHRC Notice Prompts Railway Response After receiving the
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Guntur’s Nadikudi Station Catering Unit Bags Prestigious Food Safety Certificate 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 17, 2025
Key Update Raghavendra Catering Service, run by K Fusion on Platform No. 1 at Nadikudi Railway Station in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, has earned the prestigious National Food Safety Certificate from the Railway Board in Delhi. This is the first such honor for the Guntur Division in the food safety category. During a ceremony at the
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Kochi Base Kitchen Supplying Train Meals Shut, Fined ₹1 Lakh for Stale Food 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
Key Development Authorities imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh and shut down the base kitchen at Kadavanthra in Kochi after discovering large quantities of stale food in May. The kitchen supplied meals to several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A three-member inspection committee—comprising officials from the Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
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