Tag: Food Safety

NSUI staged a protest in Rajnandgaon after a frog was allegedly found in food served at a dental college mess, submitting a memorandum to the district administration and demanding a thorough probe and strict action to safeguard students’ health.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav on Tuesday issued strict directions to officials to strengthen healthcare services for women, ensure timely relief for farmers, and improve Class 10 and 12 examination outcomes, while reviewing the implementation of key welfare schemes during the weekly time-limit meeting.

Acting on the orders of the District Collector, the Food Safety Department conducted a surprise inspection at Ganesh Kirana Store in Rajnandgaon, seizing banned products and expired goods. The shop was temporarily closed, and strict action has been warned for future violations.

Ahead of Diwali, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has ordered intensive inspections of sweet shops and food outlets to prevent adulteration. Sixty samples were tested through a mobile lab, with six found substandard. Authorities have seized several food items for further testing and assured citizens of continued vigilance for food safety.

Ahead of the grand Navratri fair at the historic Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh, District Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review preparations for the annual event, which attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country. The Collector stressed the need for smooth facilities, cleanliness, medical services, food safety, and coordinated law-and-order arrangements to ensure a safe and convenient experience for pilgrims.

In a proactive move ahead of the upcoming festivals, the Food Safety Department in Rajnandgaon launched an intensive inspection drive, seizing samples of khoya, kunda, paneer, and other milk-based sweets from local outlets and transport hubs. The initiative aims to ensure food quality and safety during high-consumption periods like Hareli and Raksha Bandhan.

The Food Safety Department in Rajnandgaon continues its proactive inspections, collecting samples from Sahu Hotel near Lalbagh police station, along with water pouches and soft drinks, to ensure the quality of consumables in peak summer season.