75 criminals exiled under Mangaluru Commissionerate ahead of LS polls
Mangaluru: In a recent press conference, Mangaluru Commissioner of Police, Anupam Aggarwal, informed that 75 criminals have been deported under the jurisdiction of the Mangaluru Police Commissionerate in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Aggarwal outlined a comprehensive deployment plan within the Commissionerate's jurisdiction, comprising 46 PSI Sector Mobile units, 14 PI Supervision Sector Officers, and 4 ACPs designated as Nodal Officers. Additionally, a considerable workforce including 1003 police personnel, 350 Home Guards, and 17 Forest Guards have been allocated for the total polling stations under the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate. Aggarwal further mentioned the deployment of security forces and 16 ASIs in 36 critical booths.
Aggarwal also spoke about the identification of strategic areas as sensitive zones. To oversee these areas, a team of 80 officers and staff, comprising 21 PSIs, 3 PIs, 13 ASIs and 43 PCs/FGs has been assigned.
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Nepal joins Singapore and Hong Kong in banning sale of Everest and MDH spices over safety concerns
Kathmandu: Nepal has recently taken steps to ban the consumption and sale of spices produced by Everest and MDH, following similar actions by Singapore and Hong Kong. The move comes amidst concerns over the presence of harmful chemicals in these products, particularly ethylene oxide, a known cancer-causing pesticide.
According to reports from ANI, Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has initiated testing on spices from these two Indian brands for ethylene oxide. Mohan Krishna Maharjan, spokesperson for Nepal's food technology department, confirmed the ban, stating that it extends to both import and sale of the affected spices.
Maharjan highlighted that testing is currently ongoing, and the ban will remain in effect until conclusive results are obtained. This development reflects a growing international scrutiny on the safety of MDH and Everest spices, with concerns also raised in New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
In New Zealand, where ethylene oxide usage for food sterilization has been phased out, authorities are investigating the presence of this chemical in MDH and Everest spices. Meanwhile, in April, the Hong Kong food safety body banned four spice products from these brands, followed by Singapore's recall of Everest's Fish Curry Masala due to excessive levels of ethylene oxide.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has responded by ordering quality checks on products from MDH and Everest. Additionally, it has reached out to food safety regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore for further information.
MDH and Everest spices have long been household names in India and are exported to various countries, including those in the Middle East.
