Advocacy groups challenge FSSAI’s draft notification on removing warning labels from iron-fortified food products

Advocacy groups challenge FSSAI’s draft notification on removing warning labels from iron-fortified food products

A file photo of normal and fortified rice. According to advocacy groups, all food products must carry warning labels so that vulnerable groups can avoid fortified foods. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft notification on an amendment to remove crucial warning labels on iron-fortified food products for individuals with thalassemia and … Read more

Worker electrocuted in Karaikudi while removing DMK flag pole erected for Minister Udhayanidhi’s visit

Worker electrocuted in Karaikudi while removing DMK flag pole erected for Minister Udhayanidhi’s visit

Veeramalai. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veeramalai, 56, of Rasipuram Anaipalayam in Namakkal district allegedly died after he came into contact with a live electric wire while he was engaged in removing the flag poles erected in Karaikudi in Sivaganga district on Saturday, December 24, 2022 night. Police said that Meenakshi Sundaram of Virudhunagar district had … Read more