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1 lab, 2 states: Telangana’s sole food testing facility delays safety reports by months

Telangana’s sole food testing lab in Nacharam faces significant delays, often taking three to four months to process nearly 600 daily samples from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. A shortage of trained staff, exacerbated by post-bifurcation transfers, has doubled the workload. The state is seeking FSSAI approval for new labs and more staff to address […]

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Most-wanted Maoist commander Barse Deva, Hidma’s ruthless lieutenant, surrenders in Telangana

A top Maoist commander, Barse Deva, has surrendered to Telangana Police. Deva was a close aide of the recently killed Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. His surrender is a major setback for the Maoist organization. This follows intensified anti-Naxal operations and appeals from officials. Another Naxalite was killed in an encounter in Bihar.  The post appeared

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New Year party turns fatal: 1 dead, 11 fall sick after consuming food in Hyderabad; expired ingredients flagged

A New Year’s party in Hyderabad turned tragic when a 53-year-old man died and 11 others fell ill from suspected food poisoning. Attendees prepared their own dishes at a community hall, with preliminary investigations pointing to expired ingredients as a possible cause. Food and liquor samples have been sent for forensic analysis.  The post appeared

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