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NHRC Seeks Report from Odisha Over Safety Testing of Chhatua Nutrition Programme 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2026
Key Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Odisha government to submit an action taken report over allegations that supplementary food under the Chhatua nutrition programme is being distributed without timely safety testing. Acting on a complaint by Jeypore-based advocate and human rights activist Anup Kumar Patro, the commission referred the matter
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Diabetes and Polluted Water Drive CKD in Odisha 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2026
Key Update Researchers from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, and VIMSAR, Burla, in Odisha, report that 30–40% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in Odisha result from uncontrolled diabetes, while hypertension also contributes significantly. The study shows that about 15% of CKD cases are linked to heavy metals in drinking water. Of 3,200 patients examined, 480
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Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues
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Odisha Bans Gutkha and Tobacco Products Statewide 0

Key Development In a significant public health intervention, the Odisha government has imposed a statewide ban on the manufacture, preparation, packaging, storage, transportation, trade, and sale of gutkha, pan masala, zarda, khaini, and all food products containing tobacco or nicotine. The move follows directions from the Honourable Supreme Court and guidelines issued by the Food

Odisha Child Dies After Swallowing Toy Found in Chips Packet 0

Key Update A four-year-old boy, Bigil Pradhan, tragically died in Musimaha village, Kandhamal district, Odisha, after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy hidden inside a chips packet. The child was eating the snack at home when the toy became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke. Medical Officer Confirms Cause of Death Dr Jakesh

BeMC Cracks Down on Unsafe Sweets Ahead of Diwali 0

Key Update Food safety officials of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) in Odisha destroyed nearly 400 kilograms of stale sweets and synthetic food colours during inspections at several sweet shops on Sunday. They also collected fines of over ₹1.27 lakh from shop owners for violating food safety regulations. Raids Conducted Across Silk City As part