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AMC’s food department seizes 244 kg of suspicious paneer in Ahmedabad
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (166+ words) The food department of Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC)" has seized 244 kg of suspicious paneer worth around "67,000. Officials also sealed a food unit after finding that paneer substitute was being used without mentioning it on their menu. According to the department,…...
Gujarat hotels, eateries fined for paneer display violations, 615 kg of substandard food destroyed
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (476+ words) Authorities in Gujarat have imposed fines totalling "1,40,900 on 17 food establishments and destroyed approximately 615 kilograms of substandard food during a statewide enforcement drive, officials said on Sunday." The action forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure food safety and transparency in…...
Paneer scare in Surat: 1,401 kg seized, lab finds industrial acid traces
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (282+ words) As many as 1,401 kg of paneer seized from a Pandesara-based unit has been declared substandard in laboratory tests, with officials finding that it contained vegetable oil and traces of industrial acid instead of natural milk fat. Joint raid leads to…...
Gujarat govt plans liquor outlet in Gandhi’s Porbandar for permit holders
1+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) After GIFT City Gandhinagar, the Gujarat government is planning to allow a licensed liquor outlet in the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Porbandar, for permit holders, marking a significant move. So far, permit holders in Porbandar had to travel to other…...
It’s KitKat heist! Thieves steal 12 tonnes of Swiss brand in Europe ahead of Easter
1+ week, 3+ day ago (246+ words) Swiss food major Nestl" has reported the theft of a large consignment of its popular KitKat bars in Europe, which is likely to disrupt supplies ahead of the Easter season, as per reports. In a statement, the company reportedly said…...
Iran-Israel war affects Gujarat kitchens, thali becomes 20% costlier, hotels cut down menu
2+ week, 3+ day ago (316+ words) According to a March 2026 Bloomberg report, the war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have caused shortages of oil and LPG in India. This has directly increased the cost of preparing a Gujarati thali, which typically includes roti,…...
Study shows chickpea can grow and produce seeds in simulated ‘moon soil’
3+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) A new study has demonstrated that chickpea plants can grow and even produce seeds in simulated lunar soil when combined with biological treatments, offering a potential pathway for sustainable food production during long-term missions to the Moon. The research, titled…...
Man arrested with 30 kg of beef in Danilimda; police register case under Gujarat Animal Protection Act
3+ week, 4+ day ago (231+ words) The Danilimda police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized around 30 kilograms of beef along with cattle slaughtering equipment during a patrol operation in the area. According to police official, the action was carried out under the supervision of Senior…...
‘Food only while cylinders last’: Gujarat PGs warn 200,000 residents amid commercial LPG shortage
3+ week, 5+ day ago (373+ words) A severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, triggered by rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, has left Gujarat's student and professional hubs struggling to maintain daily meals. More than 200,000 residents living in Paying Guest (PG) accommodations now face uncertainty, as…...
SMC seizes liquor worth ₹75.86 lakh in prohibition raid in Mahesana, two held
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (286+ words) In a major prohibition raid, the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth "75.86 lakh from a container on the Sanand'Kadi road near Shedfa village in Kadi taluka of Mahesana district. Two persons have been arrested in…...