Health Minister Raja Narasimha orders strict action against food safety violators

Anil Kiran Reddy 17 Jun 2024 9:58 AM

HYDERABAD: Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha emphasized the need for Telangana to become a model state for food safety in a high-level review meeting held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat. The Minister directed stringent actions against food business operators neglecting regulations and quality standards.

Minister Raja Narasimha expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of food safety officials within the GHMC limits and urged them to improve their work. He highlighted the importance of constant surveillance by food inspection teams across the state.

Comprehensive food safety measures

The Minister instructed officials to collect and test approximately 180 to 200 food samples daily through mobile food labs. He stressed that government hostels, private boarding residential schools, bakeries, dairy food manufacturers, restaurants, and packaged food producers must register for FSSAI licenses. This step aims to ensure that students’ health is not compromised.

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Minister Raja Narasimha insisted on strict enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS) – 2006, urging officials to take firm action against those failing to meet the required quality standards. He also called for continuous task forces, mobile food lab operations, surprise inspections, and awareness seminars.

The Minister ordered that every Saturday, food safety officials must provide detailed reports on tests conducted by mobile food labs. He also emphasized taking precautions to prevent food and water contamination, especially during the upcoming monsoon season.

In the meeting, Minister Raja Narasimha directed officials to conduct awareness seminars with food business operators and provide necessary training on food safety. The goal is to ensure that Telangana consistently offers quality food products, setting an example for other states.

Prominent attendees at the review meeting included Government Secretary of Health and Medical Department, Smt. Christina, State Food Safety Commissioner R.V. Karnan, IPM Director Dr. Shiva Leela, Head of State Food Labs Lakshminarayana Reddy, Assistant Food Controllers (GHMC) Amrutha Sri and Balaji Raju, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Padmaja, and Joint Commissioner Health A. Shailaja. They discussed various strategies to enhance food safety standards and compliance across the state.

cinema beat

Actor Ajith Kumar Telugu-Tamil bilingual Good Bad Ugly’s second look released

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad: Ajith Kumar, in collaboration with director Adhik Ravichandran and the Indian Top Production House Mythri Movie Makers, is set to take audiences by storm with their next Crazy Entertainer. A Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie, Good Bad Ugly. This film is said to be one of the biggest entertainers in the making and has already generated a significant buzz with its first look.

The second look poster has now been revealed by the makers, featuring Ajith Kumar in an electrifying new avatar. Ajith is seen wearing black shades and a prisoner’s uniform, exuding energy and intensity. The tattoo on his hand and the backdrop of blazing gunfire add to the drama. This look is currently trending across social media platforms, captivating fans and critics alike.

Good Bad Ugly boasts the involvement of top-class technicians. Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music, while Abhinandan Ramanujam is handling the cinematography, and Vijay Velukutty is the editor. The film is progressing at a rapid pace and is scheduled for a grand release on Sankranti 2025.

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Rajamouli to Chiranjeevi, film industry all in praise for Prabhas’s Kalki 2898AD

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad : Prabhas’s and Nag Ashwin’s combo, Kalki 2898AD, the futuristic mythological sci-fi movie made it to the blockbuster talk. The magnum opus project released with high expectations and as of now it seems to stand the test of audience and proved them right with spectacular reviews all over.

Actor Chiranjeevi took to X to share his appreciation for the entire team of Kalki 2898AD and said, “Hearing fabulous reports about #Kalki2898AD ! Kudos to @nagashwin7 for your creative genius for making this Mytho-Sci-Fi futuristic film with such stellar star cast with @SrBachchan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone & @ikamalhaasan Hearty Congratulations to my favourite producer @AshwiniDuttCh garu, the passionate & courageous @SwapnaDuttCh #PriyankaDutt & the entire team for this achievement. Dream On and Make the Flag of Indian Cinema fly higher & higher!!!”

Meanwhile, the blockbuster director Rajamouli has also shared his short appreciation via X. Rajamouli said, “Loved the world-building of #Kalki2898AD… It transported me into various realms with its incredible settings. Darling just killed it with his timing and ease… Great support from Amitabh ji, Kamal sir, and Deepika. The last 30 minutes of the film took me to a whole new world. Kudos to Nagi and the entire Vyjayanthi team for their unmatched efforts in executing it.”

Cinematographer and director, Ravi K Chandran said, “Finally a truly international standard film making from india .. thanks to the amazing producers for the Absolutely stunning film ..outstanding cinematography Director @nagashwin7 nailed it .total paisa vasool ., enjoyed it .. please watch it on big screen”

Director Ram Gopal Varma also took to X and said, “Hey @nagashwin7 KUDOS to your AMBITION and IMAGINATION .. @srbachchan is a 100 times more dynamic than ever and #prabhas is in a never before seen avatar and AHEM also THANKS for giving me my acting DEBUT #Kalki2898”

Kalki 2898 AD is a pan-Indian film, bringing together top talents from across the country. The ensemble cast features Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, this multilingual, mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacle released on June 27, 2024.

Crime Hyderabad

Hyderabad Traffic police cracks down on school vehicle violations

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad: In a special drive against the vehicle plying school children, Hyderabad Traffic Police has cracked a whip against vehicles carrying school children in excess of the capacity and also the vehicle condition in Hyderabad City.

On Thursday Hyderabad traffic police identified 406 Auto rickshaw drivers not wearing proper uniform , 95 auto rickshaw carrying excess school children, 57 cases where school children were sitting beside the driver, 11 auto rickshaw drivers without driving licence, and 11 auto rickshaw without documents.

Most concerning is the wrong side driving. Traffic police have found 40 auto rickshaw drivers driving on the wrong side. Wrong side driving led to one of the most causes of accidents reported in the last few years.

“We have formed special teams which will conduct a special drive in the morning from 07.30 a.m to 09.30 a.m. and in the evening from 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.” Hyderabad Traffic police in an official statement. Further they added, Special focus is kept on the Auto Rickshaws without fitness certificates, without driving licence, drunken drive, overloading (more than 6 children of 12 years and below in 3 passenger Auto Rickshaw and 8 children in 4 passenger Auto Rickshaw), minor driving, and other violations.

These special teams will also hold a meeting with school management and counsel the parents who are carrying extra children on their two-wheelers and explain to them about the security and safety of school children.

Hyderabad Traffic Police appealed to all the parents not to send their children in a vehicle carrying more than the seating capacity. “Transporting Children in an overloaded vehicle is a clear violation of Traffic rules. This endangers the lives of children,” said Hyderabd traffic police.

Further they requested the school managements and parents to check the validity of documents -Driving Licence of Driver, Registration Certificate, Insurance Certificate and Fitness Certificate- of vehicles before engaging such vehicles for sending children to the Schools. They are also requested to verify the antecedents / behavior of the driver.