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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
450kg paneer seized in raid in Chandigarh's Sector 26
1 2 Chandigarh: In a major crackdown on unauthorised food businesses, the food safety administration of the Chandigarh health department conducted a surprise raid early Wednesday morning in Bapudham Colony, Sector-26, seizing approximately 450 kg of paneer and other dairy products from a shop and a vehicle. The raid began around 7 am at house no. 714/2, where food safety officers discovered a large quantity of paneer, some stored inside the shop and a significant portion in a pickup vehicle parked outside. In addition to paneer, samples of desi ghee and dahi were also seized. All seized samples will be sent to a food analyst laboratory authorised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). "Suitable action shall be initiated against the operator if it is found non-conforming to the standards," said an official. Also, two challans were issued under Section 63 of the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006, one to the shopkeeper and another to the vehicle operator, for selling food items for public consumption without a valid FSSAI licence. Director health services, UT Chandigarh, has urged residents to remain vigilant while purchasing food items and to buy only from licenced vendors who maintain hygiene and use quality ingredients. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The department also encouraged the public to report any suspicious food practices to the department of food safety & standards, located at Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16. Sukhwinder Singh, designated officer-cum-licensing authority for food safety, cautioned consumers against being misled by unusually low prices. "The cost of paneer cannot be as low as Rs 250 per kg, as it takes about 3 litres of milk with sufficient fat content to produce 1 kg of paneer. The processing cost alone would exceed Rs 300," he explained. Home Test for Fake vs Real Paneer To check the purity of paneer at home boil a small piece of paneer in a pan. Add a few drops of iodine tincture. If the paneer turns blue, it may be artificial or adulterated. If it retains its original colour, it is likely pure. Also, one can let the boiled paneer cool in water. Add some toor dal to the water and let it rest for 10 minutes. If the water turns light red, the paneer may be contaminated. If the colour doesn't change, go ahead and enjoy your paneer.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Migrant labourers flood Punjab as paddy transplantation kicks off
Barnala: Paddy transplantation has commenced in zone 3 across Punjab, marking the full-scale launch of the activity statewide and leading to an influx of migrant labourers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, into various districts. The process began on June 9. The scene at Barnala railway station has been particularly chaotic over the past two days, with trains from distant locations arriving packed with workers. "Despite the rising temperatures, trains are full," according to local traders. Farmers, many of whom had pre-arranged their workforce with advance payments and other incentives, were seen waiting with tractor-trailers to transport the arriving labourers directly to their fields. This year, some farmers even utilised digital payment methods like Google Pay for advance deposits. "We were impatiently waiting for the labourers and heaved a sigh of relief when the worker we hired for paddy transplantation reached Barnala railway station," said Sukhwinder Singh and Karnail Singh, farmers from Sanghera village near Barnala, on Tuesday. Paddy transplantation in Barnala, Sangrur, Mansa, Moga, Malerkotla, Ludhiana, Patiala, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar districts began on June 9. The commencement of paddy operations comes after a temporary setback in labour availability. Many migrant workers who had remained in Punjab earlier this year returned to their home states around May 10, following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after India's strikes on terrorist locations on May 7 and subsequent Pakistani drone activity. Paddy transplantation had already begun on June 1 in Faridkot, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Muktsar, and Fazilka. Operations in Gurdasphpur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Hoshiarpur commenced on June 5. MSID:: 121752358 413 |
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Three road mishaps snuff out nine lives in Himachal
Nine people lost their lives in different road mishaps in Himachal in the last 24 hours, said police. In the first incident, five people were killed and one was seriously injured after the pickup vehicle they were travelling in rammed into the railing of a bridge and overturned near Mandi's Kamand, near IIT Mandi, on Sunday morning, police said. The accident occurred around 9 am. The vehicle was on its way to IIT Kamand to transport tent material from Punjab's Ludhiana. There were six passengers, including the driver, in the vehicle during the time of crash. The victims have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh of Ludhiana; Umesh Kumar of Amritsar; Sagar, also from Amritsar; and two unidentified individuals. Meanwhile, the injured Daljit (driver), of Malia village in Tarn Taran district is currently undergoing treatment at Mandi Zonal Hospital. The vehicle rolled down and fell on the banks of the Uhl river. Emergency services and police officials rushed to the spot after receiving information about the mishap. A case has also been registered by Mandi police into the incident. Mandi superintendent of police Sakshi Verma said that an investigation into the incident is underway. Meanwhile, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the incident and said that this is a heart-wrenching incident and the state government stands firmly with the affected families in this hour of grief. He directed the district administrations to provide all possible assistance to the families of the deceased and ensure best medical care to the injured. Sukhu prayed for the peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members. He wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla also expressed condolences. Two killed in Solan road accident Two persons lost their lives in a road accident after their motorcycle collided with a bus in the Kandaghat area of Solan district on Sunday afternoon, police said. The deceased have been identified as Suraj Naagre, 25, of Kangra district, and Neeraj, 27, from Hamirpur district. The accident took place around 12.45 pm. As per police, the motorcycle was coming from the wrong side and crashed into the lower bumper on the driver's side of the bus. Both riders died on the spot due to the impact. Solan police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Two boys killed as motorcycle rams into tree in Sirmaur In another incident, two boys were killed on Sunday when the motorcycle they were riding on rammed into a tree in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, police said. According to the reports the deceased have been identified as Gurjeet, 15, son of Harpal, and Dev, 13, son of Bantu Sharma, both residents of Kyarda village. They were classmates, studying in Class 9. Harpal was driving the motorcycle with the boys riding pillion, to a nearby place where they intended to participate in a Bhandara of 'Kheda Maharaj', said police. He lost control of the vehicle and it rammed into a tree on the roadside, they added. A resident, Chaman, told PTI, that after the accident, villagers from nearby areas rushed to their rescue but the boys died on the spot. Paonta deputy superintendent of police Manvendra Thakur said that bodies have been sent for a postmortem. A case has been registered under relevant sections and further investigations are underway. With PTI inputs
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain lashes Ludh, more in store for next 4 days
Ludhiana: Dark stormclouds rolled in on Saturday, bringing rain and much-needed relief from the scorching heat. It rained for a good half an hour from around 5pm. The district did not record any rain between 8.30am and 5.30pm. At 39.4 degrees Celsius, day temperature was 0.4 degrees below normal but 1.7 degrees more than the day before. At 29.7 degrees Celsius, minimum temperature was 5.1 notches above normal and 8.5 degrees more than the day before. The meteorological department has said that the sky will remain overcast for the next four days. Day temperature is expected to hover at over 39 degrees Celsius during the period before sliding by two degrees next Thursday. Night temperature is likely to dip to 28 degrees Celsius by June 2, rise to 29 degrees Celsius the next day, and settle at 28 till June 6. Meanwhile, residents were happy to see a pleasant change in the weather, especially around Saturday evening. Sukhwinder Singh, a resident, said that they were grappling with hot weather for the last few days, but the rain brought cheers to their faces. He added that they are enjoying the pleasant weather.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Panchayat land dispute in Ludhiana: Uproar over land allocation to Navi Abadi village
A decades-old land dispute between Akalgarh Kalan and Navi Abadi Akalgarh has erupted into fresh tensions after the state department of rural development and panchayats officially ordered the transfer of seven acres of panchayat land to Navi Abadi, triggering anger among residents of the parent village. The department's notification follows a 33-year-long legal battle after Akalgarh Kalan was split in 1993, creating Navi Abadi Akalgarh. Despite its formation, Navi Abadi had not been allotted any share of the village panchayat land until now. The development has sparked outrage in Akalgarh Kalan. Local residents claim the land originally belonged to their ancestors and was left for community use, asserting that only their village has the rightful claim. Protests are now being planned, with villagers threatening to block the Ludhiana–Bathinda highway at Abohar Branch Bridge to prevent movement from the new settlement. The notification was issued after the current sarpanch of Navi Abadi, Manjeet Kaur, along with the panchayat, advocated for the land. The department cited prior notifications from 1998 and 2008, and acted under the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, to allot the land for construction of common buildings and infrastructure in the newly formed village. Director of the department stated that both panchayats were given the opportunity to present their views, and the decision followed a detailed review of land records and recommendations from the block development office (BDO) Sudhar. The 2016–17 land register shows that Akalgarh Kalan had leased 14 acres of land, of which half is now to be transferred to Navi Abadi for community purposes. A copy of the official order has been sent to the district development and panchayat officer, BDO Sudhar, and both gram panchayats. Reacting to the notification, Sukhwinder Singh, husband of Akalgarh Kalan's sarpanch Swarnjeet Kaur, said, 'We will challenge this order in court. This land was donated by our ancestors for the welfare of our village. The government has no right to divide it. This is a legal and social battle that we will fight.' Meanwhile, sarpanch Manjeet Kaur of Navi Abadi said, 'After 33 years of injustice, we finally got our due. Our village didn't have a single inch of land for shared use. This is not just land — it is recognition of our identity.' She added that the BDO and revenue officials would soon visit the village to begin demarcation and hand over physical possession of the land. As tensions mount between the two villages, district authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation to prevent any potential law and order issues.
