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Shivratri Mela Food Outbreak in Palamu: 175 Fall Ill, Probe Intensifies 0

Key Development At least 175 people, most of them children, fell ill after consuming food at a Mahashivratri fair in Dwarka village under Panki police limits in Palamu district in Jharkhand. Health officials responded immediately after patients began reporting symptoms on Sunday night. Those affected developed vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain shortly after eating at

Jharkhand High Court Orders Statewide Ban on Open Meat Sales 0

Key Update The Jharkhand High Court on Friday directed the state government to strictly enforce food safety regulations framed by the Central government and immediately halt the open sale of meat and chicken across the state. A division bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar issued the directions while hearing a public

Jharkhand Cracks Down on Misleading ORS-Labeled Drinks 0

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November 7, 2025

Key Update The Jharkhand food safety department has stepped up its inspection drive to curb the sale of fruit-based beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration salt (ORS). These products mislead consumers who rely on ORS for treating diarrhoea and dehydration. Officials Inspect Shops Across Ranchi Food safety officials in Ranchi and other districts are actively

Jamshedpur Hotels Ordered to Display Food Safety Certificates 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2025
Overview Food Safety Officer Mohamed Manzar Hussain has ordered all hotels and restaurants in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to display certified documents proving food quality, water safety, and kitchen hygiene. Establishments must prominently showcase certificates for food-grade packaging, water quality, and kitchen sanitation. Officials Warn of Strict Action for Non-Compliance Hussain stated that food safety teams will
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Ranchi Raid: Illegal Sauce Factory Busted for Operating Without License 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 7, 2025
Report In a major crackdown on food safety violations, officials raided an illegal sauce manufacturing unit in Kamre, Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Tuesday. The Food Safety Officer led the operation with support from Ratu police station personnel. The inspection team discovered that the unit was operating without a valid license, in clear violation of the Food
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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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