Sodium chloride, sugar found in milk samples collected randomly across Maharashtra: Minister
Mumbai, Feb 13 (PTI): Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal on Thursday said milk collected randomly across the state for testing last month was found to contain sodium chloride, sodium, sugar and less fat than declared in separate samples.
Addressing a press conference, the Minister for Food and Drug Administration said that on January 15, officers of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collected 1,084 samples of 162 milk supplying companies.
Of these, 109 samples contained sodium chloride, and 14 had only sodium and one had sugar, one had less quantity of fat than what had been prescribed, he said.
During the intervening night of February 12 and 13, the FDA collected similar samples from 98 milk tankers at four toll nakas of Mumbai. One vehicle was sent back as the milk did not meet the standards, Zirwal added.
Milk worth Rs 96 lakh was tested during the inspection drive, of which he himself was part, he said.
Zirwal also admitted lack of manpower in the department to carry out its functioning smoothly.
"There is a need for stringent laws to deal with adulteration of food and this matter will also be discussed with the chief minister and deputy chief minister," the minister said.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
