Karnataka Archives

From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- April 16, 2026
Key Update The Karnataka government has issued a nutrition advisory defining what departments should serve at official meetings and events, while restricting commonly served items such as fried snacks, milk-based tea and coffee. Issued on April 13, the order aims to promote healthier eating habits in government workplaces, noting that current food practices often fall
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Midday Meal Triggers Illness Among 50 Schoolchildren in Bidar 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 6, 2026
Key Update Around 50 students of a government primary school in Jamlapur village of Aurad taluk, Bidar district of Karnataka, were rushed to a government hospital on Tuesday after they complained of uneasiness following the consumption of the midday meal. Of the 50 students taken to the Aurad Taluk Hospital for observation, 20 developed severe
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Karnataka Intensifies Egg Testing Amid Cancer Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 16, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Department, Karnataka, has intensified egg testing across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, following public concern over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The action comes amid discussions around the possible presence of AOZ, a substance suspected to have carcinogenic properties. Officials Collect Samples from Over 200 Locations Food safety officials
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Karnataka CM Bans Plastic Bottles in Govt Offices, Pushes Nandini 0

November 3, 2025

Government Departments Told to Go Plastic-Free Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed all government departments to stop using plastic bottles in offices and official events. In a circular issued on October 28, he reinforced the state’s commitment to environmental protection and ordered departments to use only eco-friendly alternatives in meetings and functions. He also instructed

Karnataka Hospitals Replace Eggs with Soy Chunks: Experts Weigh In 0

Key Update The Karnataka government has decided to replace eggs with soy chunks in three government hospitals, sparking discussions among doctors and nutritionists. Many experts believe soy is not only safe but may also provide better benefits for patient recovery and long-term health. Soy: A Powerhouse of Protein Soy is one of the richest sources

Belagavi School Food Poisoning: 170+ Students Affected, Probe On 0

Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.