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FSSAI Directs States to Test Spice Samples After Ethylene Oxide Scare
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states to gather samples of spices from all brands for quality testing.
This move follows concerns expressed by Singapore and Hong Kong authorities…
Children Up To 12-Yrs To Get Seats Near Parents, DGCA Directs Airlines
New Delhi: As per a directive of the aviation watchdog DGCA, all airlines should ensure that children up to the age of 12 years are allocated seats with at least one of their parents or guardians in a flight.
In a statement on Tuesday,…
Blood Stain Inside Puri Jagannath Temple, Deities Undergo ‘Maha Snan’ Ritual
Puri: The regular daily rituals of the deities at the Sri Jagannath temple in Puri were delayed because of the Maha Snana or the grand purification bath of the deities. This ritual was taken up because blood stains were found near the…
Zomato Hikes Platform Fee to ₹5 Per Order
New Delhi: Zomato has announced a 25% increase in its platform fee, raising it to Rs 5 per order from Rs 4 in select markets. The company attributes this adjustment to strategic business decisions.
Alongside this change, Zomato has…
Temple Trust Credits PM Modi for Inspiration Behind ‘Surya Tilak’ Ritual at Ayodhya Ram…
Ayodhya: Today, on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a historic 'Surya Tilak' ceremony, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary concept. Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the Ram Temple…
‘Surya Tilak’ Illuminates Ram Lalla’s Forehead in Ayodhya on Ram Navami
Ayodhya: In a mark of science joining hands with faith, 'Surya Tilak' (Sun’s rays) illuminated Lord Ram Lalla idol's forehead at noon at the Ayodhya Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami on Wednesday.
This unique 'Surya tilak' of the…
Odisha Welcomes New Year with Refreshing ‘Pana’ and Religious Zeal
Bhubaneswar: Odisha rings in the new year with jubilant celebrations of 'Pana Sankranti,' also known as 'Maha Bisuba Sankranti' or 'Mesha Sankranti', as the sun transitions into Aries. Marking the end of spring and the start of summer, the…
Paan, Gutkha Banned in Samaleswari Temple from Tomorrow
Sambalpur: Chewing of paan or gutkha has been banned on the premises of the Maa Samalei temple in Sambalpur in Odisha. According to reports, this ban order will come into effect from April 14, 2024.
The temple authorities have decided to…
E-Commerce Firms Directed to Remove “Bournvita” from Health Drinks Category
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has directed all e-commerce companies to remove all drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the category of 'health drinks' from their sites and platforms, reported India Today.
In…
Entry Of Non-Hindus Into Puri Jagannath Temple to be Prevented by Pratihari Sevayats
Puri: Pratihari sevayats of Sri Jagannath temple in Puri will take up the charge to prevent entry of non-Hindus into the temple from Maha Bishuba Sankranti on April 14.
According to reports, Pratihari servitors of the temple will keep…