After Gobi Manchurian, Karnataka now bans use of artificial colors in chicken kebabs, fish dishes
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has issued an order banning usage of artificial colors to cook chicken kebabs and fish dishes across the state.
This decision comes after the state Food Safety and Quality Department collected and analyzed 39 kebab samples from various locations in the state by state laboratories. The test revealed that 8 of these samples were unsafe due to the presence of artificial colors, specifically sunset yellow and carmoisine.
This comes months after the state government ordered a ban on usage of artificial coloring substances in Gobi Manchurian.
The government order mandates a ban on any artificial colors in the preparation of vegetarian, chicken, fish, and any other kebabs. Violations of this ban could result in severe penalties, including imprisonment ranging from 7 years to life and fines up to Rs. 10 lakhs, as under Rule 59 of the Food Safety and Quality Act-2006.
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
