Food
Balapur Ganesh Laddu Auction in Hyderabad Yields Record ₹39 Lakh
A Balapur Ganesh laddu auction in Hyderabad drew a record bid of ₹39 lakh, setting a new high for this popular sweet.
25 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Unveils Enforcement Portal to Curb Food Adulteration Ahead of Festivals
Maharashtra's Food Authority has launched a new enforcement portal aimed at detecting and preventing adulterated food products during festival seasons.
25 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 248 eateries during Ganeshotsav inspections
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has revoked the licences of 248 food outlets as part of a special Ganeshotsav safety drive, citing violations of hygiene norms.
25 Sep 2026
Jharkhand Tourism Director Launches Culinary Expedition to Chengjora
The tourism head of Jharkhand officially kicked off a culinary tour to Chengjora, aiming to showcase regional cuisine.
25 Sep 2026
Karnataka to Extend Food Safety Checks to Street Vendors Ahead of October Conclave
The Karnataka government announced that its existing food‑safety programme will now cover street‑food vendors, with inspections and certification to begin before an October national food‑safety conclave.
25 Sep 2026
Former FSSAI chief urges food warnings to spur product reformulation
The ex‑chief of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said that mandatory front‑of‑pack warnings should compel manufacturers to reformulate processed foods.
25 Sep 2026
FSSAI proposes ban on 'paneer' label for non-dairy products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed to restrict the term 'paneer' to only dairy-based products. Non-dairy analogues would be barred from using the name to avoid consumer confusion.
24 Sep 2026
DIY Besan‑Moong Dal Modak Recipe for Ganesh Visarjan
A quick guide shows how to prepare crisp, tasty modak using pantry staples of gram flour and yellow moong dal, avoiding store‑bought sweets before Ganesh Visarjan.
24 Sep 2026
Bollywood stars back Tukaram Mundhe's food safety drive, FDA chief thanks them
Prominent Bollywood actors have pledged support to Tukaram Mundhe’s food‑safety initiative, prompting the FDA chief to express gratitude.
24 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Seizes ₹31.83 Lakh Worth of Banned Food in Nagpur Raids
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration seized food items worth ₹31.83 lakh during a raid in Nagpur, part of a statewide crackdown on illegal products.
24 Sep 2026
FDA orders cold storage for beef, permits only brief hanging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has mandated that beef be stored in cold storage throughout the supply chain, allowing only short‑term hanging.
23 Sep 2026
Haryana launches ₹20 food adulteration test delivering results in 10 minutes
The Haryana service now offers a rapid food adulteration test for just ₹20, promising results within ten minutes.
23 Sep 2026