COIMBATORE: With summer approaching, several locally-prepared soft drinks are flooding the market, The food safety department has planned to conduct periodic inspection for sale of unapproved soft drinks, pathaneer ( palm neera) and fruit drinks. They also plan to raise awareness about the risks associated with consuming unapproved food items which could be adulterated. K Tamilselvan, designated food safety officer for the district said, There are serious concerns about quality of locally-made s

VIJAYAWADA: The ongoing bird flu outbreak has caused a significant drop in poultry prices across the State, while driving up the demand and cost of mutton and seafood. With consumers moving away from chicken, prices have fallen notably in several districts. In Guntur, skinless chicken is now priced at Rs 160, down from Rs 180-Rs 210, and chicken with skin has dropped from Rs 160 to Rs 140. The cost of a tray of 30 eggs has decreased to Rs 160 from Rs 170-190. In Kakinada, skinless chicken has re

KOCHI: Keralites love for rice seems to be fading with changing food habits. Over the past decade, there has been a sharp decline in the consumption of rice in the state. As per the household consumption data issued by the Ministry of Statistics, per head rice consumption in rural Kerala, which stood at 7.39 kg per month in 2011-12, declined to 5.82 kg in 2022-23. In urban areas, it declined from 6.74 kg to 5.25 kg during the period. However, rice mill industry insiders said the demand for rice

TIRUMALA: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is set to begin compressed biogas (CBG) production in Tirumala in July, using food waste generated by the Mathrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nithya Anna Prasadam Complex and other TTD-run establishments. The project, which aims to produce 1,500 kg of biogas per day, will address both waste management and energy needs. The biogas plant, currently under construction at Kakula Thippa, will be capable of processing 50 tonnes of food and wet waste daily.

TIRUCHY: The space beside the Anna Nagar Uzhavar Sandhai road was in the spotlight for a long time as the corporation last year announced its plan to set up the citys first food street there. The project along the lines of the one by Karnatakas Belagavi corporation envisaged a dedicated street offering to the public an array of cuisines at an affordable rate and in a hygienic manner. It was initially discussed during the January 2024 session of the Tiruchy corporation council and later presented

KONDAGAON: A 9-year-old girl died and 15 persons are hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Kondagaon district in Chhattisgarh, an official said on Friday. They had food, which included chicken and paneer, on Wednesday at a family function in Hangwa village in Mardapal area, Kondagaon Chief Medical and Health Officer RK Singh said. After several persons complained of vomiting and dysentery, a health team was sent to the village on Thursday. The affected persons were shifted to Kondagaon

HANAMKONDA : Students of Kakatiya University (KU) have raised concerns over the poor quality of food and inadequate seating capacity at the common boys mess on the campus. They allege that they often miss their afternoon classes as they are forced to wait in queues for one to two hours to get food, which is affecting their academic s. Data obtained by TNIE from KU revealed that 4,035 students are enrolled in 32 courses and are accommodated in 19 hostels. Currently, 1,000 boys rely on the mess fa

ALAPPUZHA: Gone are the days when prisoners in the state were served the infamous gothambunda (wheat balls) as their daily meal. Once a symbol of the harsh realities of jail life, the prison menu has undergone a remarkable transformation. These days, inmates are provided with nutritious and diverse meals, including mutton, fish, chicken, and beef, aimed at ensuring their well-being and rehabilitation. The menu includes rice, chapati, idly, upma, tapioca, green peas, Bengal gram, aviyal, and samb

Harkishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan on Kotla Road is home to the CPM party school, where they train their cadre and leaders. It is also the go-to spot for seminars and press conferences. With five floors and two basements, the building sits on land granted by the government in 2008. The construction was funded by contributions from party supporters, and it even has residential facilities. Given the growing number of visitors, now plans are on for opening a canteen that serves three meals and snacks t

BHOPAL: A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at premises linked to Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd, Payal Modi, wife of the companys head Kishan Modi, attempted suicide by consuming poison at her residence in Bhopal on Thursday evening. In a purported suicide note, which has gone viral on social media, she blamed individuals associated with Union Minister Chirag Paswans Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), including his relatives Chandra Prakash Pandey and Ved Prakas

LUCKNOW: A Sub-Inspector of police department was reportedly suspended on late Thursday night after a purported video allegedly showing him putting sand into the food served at a Bhandara (community feast) for devotees at the Mahakumbh went viral on social media platforms. According to DCP (Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Singh Gunawat, the axe of suspension fell on the Station House Officer (SHO) of Soraon, Brijesh Kumar Tiwari, after the video surfaced on social media. In the purported video, a cop could

BHOPAL: Two neighbouring districts in eastern and south-eastern Madhya Pradesh are facing the menace of three wild elephants that are destroying kutcha houses in their search for suitable food. Two male elephants that migrated from the neighbouring Marwahi area of Chhattisgarh have been a cause of concern for villagers and wildlife teams in Anuppur district for the past month. Their presence even forced two families in a remote village to place their belongings on a tree for safety last month. M

RANCHI: An elephant that entered a village in Bokaro searching for food died of suffocation after falling into a narrow well late on Thursday night. According to locals, the elephant entered Talo village on Thursday night in search of crops to eat but fell into the well due to the darkness. The villagers discovered the elephant lying dead later in the night and informed forest officials, they said. District Forest Officer (DFO) Rajneesh Kumar stated that the elephant was not with the herd and ha

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to engage with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from across the country during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday. This event aligns with the PMs Independence Day call to involve 1 lakh youth in politics without political affiliations. Modi will discuss various topics with them over lunch and address the gathering on the occasion. I will spend the entire day with my young friends at the Viksit Bharat

NEW DELHI: As the nation mourns the loss of one of its most respected statesmen Manmohan Singh, his former food and agriculture secretary T Nanda Kumar on Friday shared his memories of working with the former prime minister during some of India's most challenging times. Manmohan Singh, whose leadership was defined by compassion and intellect, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday night at the age of 92. Recalling his first one-on-one meeting with Singh in 2006, Nanda Kumar said India was facing a

NEW DELHI: As the nation mourns the loss of one of its most respected statesmen Manmohan Singh, his former food and agriculture secretary T Nanda Kumar on Friday shared his memories of working with the former prime minister during some of India's most challenging times. Manmohan Singh, whose leadership was defined by compassion and intellect, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday night at the age of 92. Recalling his first one-on-one meeting with Singh in 2006, Nanda Kumar said India was facing a

UJJAIN: A 30-year-old woman died after her 'dupatta' got caught in a potato-peeling machine at a food centre of the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Saturday, an official said. The accident occurred at the temple's Anna Kshetra in the morning, sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Laxmi Narayan Garg told reporters. He said employees of a private security service and other women on the premises informed that the victim, Rajni Khatri, was working in the bhojanshala (kitchen) when her '

NEW DELHI: India has categorised packaged drinking water and mineral water as high-risk food. The step taken by Indias food regulator indicates that these products will now undergo more stringent safety checks through regular inspections and audits. The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) announced the reclassification following the government's October decision to remove the requirement for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification from these products. Under the updated guidelines,

PATNA: The Social Welfare Department of the Bihar government on Thursday suspended the officer-in-charge of the women's shelter home in Patna where three inmates had died and several others were taken ill after consuming contaminated food, a top official said. Apart from the suspension of the officer-in-charge of the home, 12 other employees have been relieved from their duties due to negligence on their part and disciplinary action has been initiated. Talking to PTI on Thursday, the Additional

NEW DELHI: Kharif food grain production for 2024-25 is likely to increase by 5.7% over that of the previous year. The total production is projected at 1647.05 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), which is 89.37 LMT more compared to last year and 124.59 LMT higher than the average kharif food grain production, according to the agriculture ministrys first advance estimate released on Tuesday. Last year, the total kharif production was 1,557.68 LMT. The estimated increase in food production in 2024-25 is most

NEW DELHI: Despite a good monsoon and a better outlook for kharif and rabi crops, prices of food grains, edible oil and vegetables have seen steep hikes in the past two months, according to government and market data. Indias retail inflation rose to a nine-month high in September due to higher food prices, government data shows. Annual retail inflation, based on the all-India Consumer Price Index, rose to 5.49% in September, higher than 3.65% in August. Food inflation rose 9.24% annually compare