15 tonnes of white crystal sugar seized in Salem
The Hindu
The Food Safety Department officials seized 15 tonnes of white crystal sugar that was brought for adulteration in jaggery on Saturday.
Acting on a tip-off, the officials led by District Designated Officer Kathiravan monitored the jaggery manufacturing units in the early hours of Saturday. They found a lorry entering a private firm at Kamalapuram. The officials checked the lorry and found it was loaded for a private firm in Shevapet but unloaded it in Kamalapuram to supply it to jaggery manufacturing units for adulteration. The officials seized 15 tonnes of sugar worth ₹5.40 lakh from the lorry.
Dr. Kathiravan said that cases would be registered against the private firm. In the past one month, our department seized 36.85 tonnes of sugar, which brought for adulteration in jaggery. The total value of the seized sugar is ₹13.48 lakh, according to the designated officer.
In another incident, a piece of steel scrubber was allegedly found in a snack brought from a sweet shop in Hasthampatti went viral in social media.
Food Safety Department officials said that this was the third complaint in a month against the sweet shop concerned. There was a dispute prevailing between the sweet shop and its land owner. Due to this, some people are spreading rumours about the shop. However, officials stated that they were investigating the authenticity of the post.
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods if Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods proceed.
The city’s civic body is all set to serve notices for recovery of long-pending service charges for prominent government buildings in the city, including Vidhana Soudha, that houses the State’s Secretariat and has an outstanding of ₹6.3 crore, as per Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) data.
Over 4.27 lakh students begin SSLC and Plus Two exams in Kerala, with various subjects and exam centers.
Discussion on major development projects, including drinking water, drainage, and parking systems, at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu has stated that Godavari Pushkaralu will be conducted from July 23 to August 3, 2027.
Rising obesity rates in India, particularly among women in South Indian States, highlighted with BMI data and PM Modi's advice.
Special educator Soumya Devadiga selected as coach for Indian team in Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy.
Gade Srinivasulu Naidu wins North Coastal Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Constituency election with overwhelming support from teachers.
Congress alleges BJP government in Madhya Pradesh plans to privatise 40% of forests, displacing tribals from their habitat.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi advocates renaming Indus Valley Civilization to Saraswathi Civilization, challenging historical narratives.
A study by researchers from NIMHANS, in collaboration with doctors from Australia, United Kingdom and some states in India, has found suicidal ideation and suicide attempts alarmingly high among college students across the country.
First trial run of disposing 10-tonne Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur begins after Supreme Court's decision.
Telangana tunnel collapse rescue updates: Follow the Hindu’s updates as Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel rescue operations enter the 11th day