Food
Maharashtra FDA suspends licence of Mumbai’s Ayub’s restaurant over hygiene lapses
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has revoked the operating licence of Ayub’s restaurant in Mumbai, citing the presence of houseflies and open drains as violations of hygiene standards.
26 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Seizes ₹5.61 crore Worth of Adulterated Items, 25 Ghee Brands Flagged
The state’s Food Safety Department confiscated 11.73 lakh kg of suspect food products worth ₹5.61 crore between July 20 and August 25, exposing adulteration in 25 ghee brands and a 166‑kg milk‑cake batch from Nagpur.
25 Aug 2026
Rising Sugar Prices Hit Jaipur Sweet Shops, Prices Up 10-12%
Higher sugar costs have forced Jaipur sweet makers to raise prices by up to 12%, prompting concerns that customers may cut back on purchases and event catering.
25 Aug 2026
Sugar Price Surge Hits Jaipur Sweet Shops, Prices Up 10-12%
Rising sugar prices have pushed sweet shop owners in Jaipur to raise prices by 10-12%, prompting concerns over reduced demand during festive seasons.
25 Aug 2026
Sugar Prices Surge to ₹65 per kg in Indore, Driving Sweet Costs Up 15%
Retailers in Indore have capped sugar sales at five kilograms per customer as prices climb to ₹65 per kilogram, pushing sweet prices up by as much as 15% and straining household budgets.
25 Aug 2026
Karnataka suspends food licences of Amazon, Swiggy, Big Basket over Datura sale
Karnataka's food safety department has withdrawn the food‑service licences of Amazon, Swiggy and Big Basket after finding the platforms were selling the poisonous plant Datura.
25 Aug 2026
Maharashtra FDA suspends Mumbai food outlets, inspects school zones in safety drive
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has temporarily closed several food outlets in Mumbai and begun inspections of premises in school zones as part of a food‑safety crackdown.
25 Aug 2026
Karnataka suspends food licences of Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket over toxic fruit sales
The Karnataka state food safety authority has withdrawn the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket after detecting the sale of contaminated fruit.
25 Aug 2026
Fake Paneer Found in Odisha Markets, Food Safety Probe Launched
Authorities in Odisha have uncovered counterfeit paneer being sold in local markets, prompting a food‑safety investigation.
24 Aug 2026
Food Safety Dept conducts surprise checks on mawa and milk cake in Kotputli-Behror
During the festive season, Rajasthan’s food safety department carried out a special inspection, collecting samples of mawa and milk cake from three local establishments in Kotputli‑Behror.
24 Aug 2026
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis orders FDA to draft SOPs against edible‑oil adulteration
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the state Food and Drug Administration to prepare standard operating procedures aimed at curbing adulteration in edible oils across Maharashtra.
24 Aug 2026
Three Gujarat Villages Ban Packaged Snacks to Promote Healthier Diet
Authorities in three villages in Gujarat have prohibited the sale of packaged chips and biscuits, aiming to curb unhealthy eating habits.
24 Aug 2026