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Karnataka Today newsletter: State bans use of harmful colouring agents in cotton candy, gobi manchurian, and more
Karnataka government has banned the use of harmful colouring agents in cotton candy and Gobi Manchurian, and warned of severe action against offenders. The ban comes into effect immediately with a notification issued by the Commissioner of Food Safety on March 11.
“We have decided to ban the use of Rodamine B, the colouring agent used in cotton candy. As per the existing law, Rodamine B is already banned. There is no ban on sale of white cotton candy,” Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said. Violators face a fine of upto ₹10 lakh, cancelling of licence, and prison terms ranging from seven years to life imprisonment under the FSSAI Act.
Accusing some of politicising the water crisis in Bengaluru to criticise the government, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on March 11 said that Karnataka was facing the worst drought conditions in the last 30 to 40 years.
“There is no shortage of water in areas serviced by Cauvery water. Those areas dependent on borewells have been facing crisis as borewells have dried up,” he said. Of the 13,900 borewells in Bengaluru, 6,900 borewells have dried up creating water shortage, and water is being supplied through tankers in affected areas.
Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been recognised as the best airport at arrivals globally by the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Service Quality Awards 2023. It shares the honour with two other airports — Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, and the Zayed International Airport – Terminal A in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
According to ACI, 31 airports — 27 airports from Asia-Pacific and four from the Middle East — have been recognised with ACI Airport Service Quality Awards. In total, six Indian airport have been recognised by the ACI Airport Service Quality Awards.
The High Court of Karnataka on March 11 refused to quash the rape charge against Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, seer of Murugarajendra Bruhan Mutt, Chitradurga, in the sexual assault case.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlights significant progress in Kerala's key sectors under the Left government's second term.
Airfares soar as IndiGo cancels flights, causing disruption for travelers at Mangaluru International Airport.
Deadline nears for Telangana's Waqf Portal registrations, with over 40,000 institutions registered amid calls for an extension.
Allegiance Group to iinvest ₹1,000 crore to establish an India-Taiwan Industrial Park in Karnataka.
India and Russia strengthen Arctic and nuclear cooperation, committing to joint efforts on new sea routes and energy projects.
BJP leader K. Surendran accuses Kerala government of shielding expelled MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil amidst ongoing rape allegations and political tensions.
All IndiGo flights at Bengaluru airport are cancelled until 11.59 p.m. on December 5; passengers advised to check status.
CWMA Chairman states Mekedatu dam's feasibility is unestablished, returning the project file to the Central Water Commission.
The tragic death of a Vizag woman uncovers a major organ-trafficking network in Andhra Pradesh, exposing exploitation of vulnerable communities.
Minister Vangalapudi Anitha pledges government support for physically challenged children, ensuring equal educational opportunities and necessary facilities.
Congress criticizes Modi government over IndiGo flight cancellations, linking chaos to a monopoly model harming competition in aviation.