Food Manifest 
Key Update The multi-crore redevelopment of Ludhiana railway station has brought food safety to the forefront, especially during winter. To prevent fire hazards, gas leaks, and electrical accidents in active construction zones, railway authorities have prohibited all heating and cooking equipment on platforms. This includes electric stoves, gas cookers, and traditional coal-fired angeethis (coal-burning stoves
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Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections and enforcement drives to ensure the safety and quality of sweets, snacks, and other festive food. Ludhiana The district food safety team intensified inspections to ensure that local markets sell safe and high-quality food. Officials collected nine samples of sweets,
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Key Update A recent video of a street vendor in Ludhiana preparing pakoras has sparked widespread concern about food safety in India. Captured near Gill Chowk, the video went viral after being reposted on social media platforms like X, drawing millions of views and strong reactions from health experts and the public alike. Plastic in
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Key Development The Health Department of Ludhiana has raised alarms over widespread adulteration in dairy products, especially milk and paneer, following routine inspections conducted between January and June 2025. Food safety teams collected 370 food samples during this period. Out of these, 81 samples failed safety standards, and 14 were declared unsafe for consumption. Paneer
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Key Development The Health Department in Amritsar has shut down a ghee manufacturing unit on Tarn Taran Road for producing fake desi ghee. After a month-long investigation, officials collected samples from a shop near Gurdwara Shaheeda Sahib, which failed quality tests. Acting on these results, the team raided the unit and discovered vanaspati ghee mixed
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Report Food safety officials in Ludhiana have increased their efforts to combat paneer adulteration. In April, they collected 29 samples from various locations across the district, nearly doubling the number collected in the last six months. Out of the 29 samples tested, eight failed quality checks. Three samples were flagged as unsafe and deceptive, while
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