News for 'food safety officers'

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

Swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad, cop dies, operator held

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

The tragedy struck the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela on Saturday evening, when about 19 people were riding the swing before it suddenly tilted and then crashed onto the ground.

UP milkman detained for 'spitting' in milk before delivery

UP milkman detained for 'spitting' in milk before delivery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The UP government had issued a string of directives last year after alleged incidents of spitting and mixing urine in eatables were reported.

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Pentagon Purge Rocks Iran War

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The purge in Washington does not pause the war. Strikes continue, Hormuz remains closed, and Brent crude is still dancing around $109 a barrel. For India, the command chaos in the Pentagon is another layer of uncertainty piled on five weeks of conflict that was already straining every buffer Delhi has.

4 children die, over dozen fall sick at Lucknow rehab; probe launched

4 children die, over dozen fall sick at Lucknow rehab; probe launched

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Four children died and several others fell ill, allegedly due to food poisoning at a government rehabilitation centre for children in the Para area here, officials said.

SC orders removal of stray animals from highways, expressways

SC orders removal of stray animals from highways, expressways

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the removal of all cattle and other stray animals from highways and expressways, citing safety concerns and frequent accidents.

Flight Kitchens Under FSSAI Scanner

Flight Kitchens Under FSSAI Scanner

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

FSSAI is looking to tap the Airport Health Organisation to ensure that such incidents aren't reported in the future.

BLOs stir over poll official's suicide halts Kerala SIR

BLOs stir over poll official's suicide halts Kerala SIR

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Booth-level officers in Kerala boycotted work following the suicide of a colleague allegedly due to work strain related to the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Trade unions and political leaders are demanding investigations and changes to the process.

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

In yet another blow for Nestle India, live larvae and worms have been found in their milk powder in Coimbatore.

In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating, mis-branding food go unpunished

In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating, mis-branding food go unpunished

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Adulterated food can cause cancer, insomnia and other neurological problems, and adulteration is a growing concern across India

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country's most valued brand, according to the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands report.

Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation

Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 25,000 each to 84 students who consumed mid-day meals soiled by a dog. The court cited negligence on the part of the government and emphasized the need for vigilance in providing mid-day meals.

How fit is India's food regulator?

How fit is India's food regulator?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Recent data on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India show its commendable performance. But there is an urgent need to address certain issues related to the way it functions and its infrastructure, says A K Bhattacharya.

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Safety concerns over Maggi noodles back to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

This time food regulators found excess presence of ash content in Maggi

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an unauthorised building in Virar, Maharashtra, has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to ensure no one remains trapped under the debris.

FIR against Ramdev's Patanjali products

FIR against Ramdev's Patanjali products

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

District food safety and standards department approached the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate on Friday, after charges of wrong labelling or misbranding of the five products were corroborated by tests conducted at the state laboratory at Rudrapur, said R S Rawat, district food safety officer.

CBI arrests 4 in Tirupati laddu adulteration case

CBI arrests 4 in Tirupati laddu adulteration case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Those arrested have been identified as Vipin Jain and Pomil Jain, former directors of Bhole Baba Dairy, Apoorva Chawda from Vaishnavi Dairy and Raju Rajasekharan from AR Dairy, they said.

Food regulator cracks whip; orders recall of Maggi variants

Food regulator cracks whip; orders recall of Maggi variants

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Maggi will not have it easy, all authorities train guns on the brand regarding food safety.

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.' 'Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.'

Builder arrested for apartment collapse near Mumbai

Builder arrested for apartment collapse near Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an allegedly unauthorised building at Virar in Maharashtra's Palghar district has risen to 17. Police have arrested the builder of the four-storey structure after a complaint was lodged.

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Cough syrup deaths: Many states ban Coldrif; MP suspends officials

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed in Madhya Pradesh to investigate the deaths of 14 children in Chhindwara, suspected to be linked to a toxic cough syrup. The investigation includes arrests, exhumations, and a ban on the implicated cough syrup.

7 dead as cloudburst hits J-K's Kathua; rescue ops on

7 dead as cloudburst hits J-K's Kathua; rescue ops on

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A cloudburst in a remote village in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in four fatalities and six injuries. Rescue operations are underway, and the district administration is monitoring the situation.

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Kanwar route vigilantism resurfaces: UP cops summon 6 for targeting dhabas

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The incident has brought back into focus the controversy that erupted last year when BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand directed food outlets along the Kanwar route to display the names of their owners and staff.

Is this medicine harmful during pregnancy? Trump links it to autism

Is this medicine harmful during pregnancy? Trump links it to autism

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

In contrast to Trump's strong warnings, the FDA's current position remains more measured. In a recent letter to physicians, the agency stated that "a causal relationship has not been established" between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, and acknowledged the existence of "contrary studies in the scientific literature."

Packaged food import becomes a sticky issue

Packaged food import becomes a sticky issue

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Importers protest as food safety regulator demands adherence to recent law on labelling, blocks entry at ports for packs with stickers.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

'Going by your prayer...': SC junks plea on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday junked a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus under the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led regime.

Delhi woman dies after falling from roller coaster ride

Delhi woman dies after falling from roller coaster ride

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

A 24-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a roller coaster ride at an amusement park in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have registered an FIR under sections related to negligent conduct and culpable homicide. The amusement park has not yet commented on the incident.

More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN

More woes for Nestle: Larvae found in milk powder in TN

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The company's milk powder has been declared unsafe by the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Wing

Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team, 1,500 people affected

Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team, 1,500 people affected

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The district administration said that air pollution is still within the acceptable limit and the local office of Pollution Control Board, Assam is closely monitoring the situation.

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Azerbaijan denies entry to Indian tourist who escaped Tehran

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

After a perilous 500-km road journey out of conflict-torn Tehran, stranded Indian tourist Falguni Dey reached Iran's Astara border with Azerbaijan on Tuesday evening, but his ordeal is far from over.

Food at KFC, Sagar Ratna, Bikanerwala substandard?

Food at KFC, Sagar Ratna, Bikanerwala substandard?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Delhi High Court has been told by the city government's Food Safety Department that rice and other food samples collected from three popular eateries in the capital have been found to be unsafe and substandard.

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'...they always address problems superficially, never tackling root causes.' 'Currently, the policy response will focus on immediate relief -- getting people to safety, providing facilities, clearing debris.' 'This is necessary, but once immediate relief operations end, everything returns to 'normal' without addressing underlying vulnerabilities.'

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are continuing a multi-agency operation to track down three terrorists who have escaped multiple encounters. The operation has entered its 12th day and has seen the deployment of additional troops, aerial surveillance, and a crackdown on terrorist supporters.

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

2 Chinese arrested for smuggling 'biological pathogen' into US

2 Chinese arrested for smuggling 'biological pathogen' into US

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

FBI director Kash Patel confirmed the arrest on X and called the case a "sobering reminder" that the CCP is working to deploy operatives and researchers to infiltrate American institutions and target the food supply in the US.

Personally monitoring quality of food served to Army: Parrikar

Personally monitoring quality of food served to Army: Parrikar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Comptroller and Auditor General in 2012-13 had made certain observation in a report and 'we are improving it', he said.

Women among 6 held for aiding terrorists behind Kathua attack

Women among 6 held for aiding terrorists behind Kathua attack

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Security forces have intensified search operations using aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs following a night-long cordon after fresh reports of suspected movement of three individuals, believed to be terrorists, who escaped a recent encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, officials said.