News for 'Food Safety Authority'

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Sikkim floods: How 150 labourers miss death by whisker

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

'We cried our hearts out as we saw our huts going underwater. It was hard to believe that I was fast asleep at the same spot just 15-20 minutes ago'

Kerala Trekker, trapped on mountain for 2 days, rescued

Kerala Trekker, trapped on mountain for 2 days, rescued

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Babu after reaching there, slipped and fell and got trapped between rocks on the mountain face

No bomb found, Moscow-Goa flight delayed by 15 hrs

No bomb found, Moscow-Goa flight delayed by 15 hrs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The flight was diverted to the Jamnagar airport following a bomb threat and made a safe emergency landing there at 9.49 pm on Monday, officials had said.

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The FSSAI said Patanjali noodles, from the stable of entities owned by yoga guru Ramdev, had not been approved.

Maggi ban will not lead to pink slips

Maggi ban will not lead to pink slips

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The Indian operation of the Swiss food group employs more than 5,000.

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'We are not getting any clear guidance on what to do. Initially, we were asked to move to the bunker...when we packed our bags and reached there, our university head asked to go back to our hostel room. So we came back. Movement is very risky these time'

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Nestle admits it could have averted crisis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Nestle was perceived as being feeble in its defence.

HC quashes ban on Maggi noodles, orders fresh tests

HC quashes ban on Maggi noodles, orders fresh tests

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The labs have been asked to submit their report within six weeks.

Will Maggi stage a comeback?

Will Maggi stage a comeback?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The road ahead is not expected to be easy for one of India's best-loved brands.

A letter to PM as more Joshimath houses develop cracks

A letter to PM as more Joshimath houses develop cracks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A total of 800 people, belonging to 237 families, have so far been shifted to safety by the district administration

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

FSSAI urges HC to recall its 'order' allowing exports of Maggi

FSSAI urges HC to recall its 'order' allowing exports of Maggi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The HC had earlier refused to grant relief to Nestle by rejecting its plea for stay of the orders of the food regulator banning nine variants of Maggi noodles.

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

According to the state government, 60,000 tourists have so far been evacuated from the hill state.

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Anxious relatives of several Indians stuck in Sudan following the fighting between the Army and paramilitary forces are eagerly waiting for information about their relatives and appealed to the government to evacuate them from the strife-torn African country as soon as possible.

IIT Indore: Students ordered to apologise for protest

IIT Indore: Students ordered to apologise for protest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Tensions continue to rise at IIT Indore over apology letters and quality of food.

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

IAEA loses contact with monitoring system of Chernobyl nuclear plant

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian forces last month, has stopped transmitting data to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations atomic watchdog has said, expressing deep concern for the staff working under Russian troops at the nuclear site in northern Ukraine.

My worry is whether a child is consuming excessive lead: FSSAI CEO

My worry is whether a child is consuming excessive lead: FSSAI CEO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Maggi noodles was recalled in June because some states had found presence of MSG and excessive lead content in the samples.

The good, bad and ugly side of Maggi controversy

The good, bad and ugly side of Maggi controversy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Indian govt must tighten food safety norms to prevent controversies like the latest one on Maggi noodles.

Beware of Chinese honey!

Beware of Chinese honey!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Chinese companies have 'designed' the sugar syrup which is used to adulterate honey so that it can pass Indian laboratory tests, reveals Sunita Narain.

Maha issues guidelines for restaurants which are set to reopen

Maha issues guidelines for restaurants which are set to reopen

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Customers should be screened at the entry point for coronavirus symptoms such as high temperature, cough, and cold.

Jaishankar discusses Sudan with UN chief, supports efforts for early ceasefire

Jaishankar discusses Sudan with UN chief, supports efforts for early ceasefire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Jaishankar, who met Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York, also discussed other issues, including India's presidency of the G20 and the Ukraine conflict, with the UN chief.

Envoy urges 'more patience' from Indians stuck in Ukraine

Envoy urges 'more patience' from Indians stuck in Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'Our embassy will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to ensure the safe evacuation of Indian students'

No prejudice against Nestl, says minister

No prejudice against Nestl, says minister

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

'We have done what we needed to do on behalf of the consumers'.

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Intense showers battered Chennai and other northern regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday while the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast by evening.

Social distancing, quarantine centres: Mumbai airport gears up to restart ops

Social distancing, quarantine centres: Mumbai airport gears up to restart ops

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The airport has formulated standard operating procedures for post-lockdown safety of the passengers, which include social distancing, stringent thermal screening, positioning temporary quarantine centres and also continues to sanitise and disinfect the airport to ensure safety and well-being of the passengers when operations resume.

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country

Covovax nod to boost vaccination drive in India: SII

Covovax nod to boost vaccination drive in India: SII

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Vaccine major Serum Institute of India on Tuesday said the approval for the COVID-19 vaccine 'Covovax' would strengthen immunization initiatives across India and various lower and middle income countries across the world.

Some JNU students asked me not to supply chicken: Meat vendor

Some JNU students asked me not to supply chicken: Meat vendor

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'I have been supplying meat to JNU for the last 25-30 years and never has it happened that I have been asked not to supply meat'

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

How dangerous is plastic packaging?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

After recognising its adverse health effects, the govt has now dismissed its own lab reports to conclude that the evidence against plastic is insufficient.

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

Nestle cancels leaves over Maggi recall

Nestle cancels leaves over Maggi recall

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Indian part of the Swiss group employs more than 5,000.

Can't pay Rs 4 lakh aid to COVID-19 victims' kin: Centre to SC

Can't pay Rs 4 lakh aid to COVID-19 victims' kin: Centre to SC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Replying to the notice issued, the Central government said that ex-gratia amount cannot be paid due to financial constraints and other factors.

What is poisoining your everyday bread?

What is poisoining your everyday bread?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Additive strengthens dough, improves shelf life of bread.

Mid-day meal horror continues, 150 kids fall sick across India

Mid-day meal horror continues, 150 kids fall sick across India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

As the mid-day meal school tragedy in Bihar fuelled food safety concerns, more cases of children falling ill after consuming free food or contaminated water have come to light from Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi and Maharasthra.

Give clear orders on transport of essentials: HUL

Give clear orders on transport of essentials: HUL

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever on Wednesday said clear instructions need to be provided to enforcement authorities across states for the smooth transportation of essential items and functioning of supply chain amid the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak.

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to intervene to ensure that levels of the Yamuna, flowing at an all-time high of 207.55 metres, don't rise further.

Is it the end of brand 'Maggi' or will Nestle strike back?

Is it the end of brand 'Maggi' or will Nestle strike back?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Experts question Nestle's silence over Maggi controversy.

Nestle looks to resume Maggi production at all plants

Nestle looks to resume Maggi production at all plants

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Nestle desires to relaunch Maggi by the end of this year.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Nestle resumes Maggi noodles production at all plants in India

Nestle resumes Maggi noodles production at all plants in India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Nestle relaunched Maggi noodles on November 9.