FDA seizes sweets worth over ₹3 lakh

Nashik: The Nashik food and drugs administration (FDA) seized sweets worth over Rs 3 lakh that were being transported from Gujarat in a vehicle without following the necessary storage rules.An FDA official said they are keeping a close watch on sweets sold in the markets to ensure they are not harmful to the health of the people. “The action was jointly taken by us and the Nashik Rural police,” the official said. TNN

FDA seizes food stuff from Guj buses

The district unit of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Nashik seized food packets worth Rs2.1 lakh that were made from edible oil and falsely claimed to be used in preparing milk-based sweets. The products were transported illegally in unhygienic conditions. The FDA conducted a raid and seized 754 kg of the products. This action was taken to ensure that citizens in Nashik get quality food, especially sweets, during the festive season. The FDA is also taking action against the buses involved in transporting the products.

Nashik police to ensure peace & calm

Over 2,500 personnel will be deployed by the Nashik city and rural police to ensure a peaceful Ganpati festival. QR codes will also be put up and scanned at all Ganesh mandals for safety monitoring. The city police will be assisted by 3,000 personnel, 1,000 home guards, and other forces, while rural areas will have additional police superintendents and officers. Delhi Police has loaned two women IPS officers to assist the CBI in investigating violence cases in Manipur. STF has obtained a production warrant for a dismissed inspector in a drugs case.

Business worth over 200cr in Nashik city on Day 1 of festival

The Ganapati festival in Nashik city has started on a prosperous note, with economic transactions worth Rs 200 crore taking place on the first day. There has been a 15% rise in the sale of Ganesh idols this year, with nearly 3 lakh idols sold. The demand for silver Ganapati idols and puja articles at jewellery shops has also been high, with the jewellery market recording Rs 30 crore in business. Additionally, a dozen new residential building projects worth Rs 100 crore were launched, indicating a positive market.