Amritsar Walled City Ban on Meat, Tobacco Faces Backlash
The recent ban on liquor, meat, and tobacco in Amritsar's walled city has residents and traders protesting, citing threats to personal freedom and livelihoods. Read more about the controversy.
The recent ban on liquor, meat, and tobacco in Amritsar's walled city has residents and traders protesting, citing threats to personal freedom and livelihoods. Read more about the controversy.
A tragic water contamination incident in Indore has claimed 3 lives and hospitalised over 100. CM Mohan Yadav announces ₹2 lakh aid for families and free medical treatment. Details inside.
A shocking 1,438 government RO units lie defunct in Kalyana Karnataka due to poor maintenance, forcing villagers to consume contaminated water. Read about the health crisis and official inaction.
Punjab government begins relocating liquor and meat kiosks from Amritsar's historic Walled City. The move aims to preserve the sanctity of the holy city. Read more about the new policy and its impact.
India's drug regulator CDSCO mandates new labelling rules for solvent makers to prevent toxic chemicals from entering medicines. This follows the tragic deaths of at least 25 children in Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story.
Rudrapur Municipal Corporation enforces a weekly meat & fish sale ban on Tuesdays starting Jan 2026 to improve public hygiene, health, and respect religious sentiments. Details inside.
Amritsar Municipal Corporation initiates the relocation of liquor and meat shops from the historic Walled City to new commercial complexes. Learn about the plan and its impact.
Residents of Chandigarh's Sector 38 West protest against meat shops operating near a temple. Police intervene to maintain law and order. Details on the ongoing dispute.
Uttarkashi municipality unanimously passes a resolution to declare the town a religious city. The proposal seeks a ban on meat and liquor shops and now heads to the state government for final approval.
Punjab govt grants holy city status to Amritsar Walled City, Anandpur Sahib & Talwandi Sabo. Sale of meat, alcohol, tobacco now prohibited. Read details.
A new digital awareness campaign at Guwahati railway station urges public to report illegal dog transport. Learn how RPF and animal welfare groups are combating cruelty under the PCA Act, 1960.
Ranchi faces a public health crisis as numerous meat shops flout hygiene laws, slaughtering animals in the open. The Jharkhand High Court has ordered immediate action. Read more.
A 45-year-old meat trader was assaulted in Aligarh on suspicion of transporting prohibited animal meat. Police have arrested one accused and registered an FIR against 18-19 persons. Read the full details.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces a complete ban on the sale of meat and alcohol in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sri Chamkaur Sahib. The decision, effective immediately, aims to uphold the sanctity of these historic sites.
A meat shop owner in Aligarh was brutally assaulted by a mob suspecting cow meat. Police have arrested two and filed an FIR against 19. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
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Chunar police raided an illegal slaughterhouse in a Mirzapur residential area, seizing 150 kg of buffalo/calf meat. Operator arrested. Details on the crackdown and legal action.
SGPC's Kiranjot Kaur accuses Punjab govt of 'brahmanising' Sikhs over Amritsar meat sale ban. She cites historical Jhatka rights as govt notification sparks religious debate. Read the full story.
Jharkhand High Court directs state to enforce central food safety regulations, banning open sale of meat. Next hearing on February 27, 2026. Read for details.
RMLIMS doctors warn that chemical fertilisers and arsenic in water are causing kidney, heart, and nervous system diseases. Learn about the risks and ongoing WHO collaboration.
Satna administration cracks down on illegal blood ring after 6 thalassaemic children contract HIV from suspected tainted transfusion. Sting operation exposes loose supply chain.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation partners with a private firm for CSR-funded vehicles to streamline livestock transport to the new Kunnukuzhy abattoir, aiming for a January 2026 launch. Read more.
Six children in Madhya Pradesh hospitals contract HIV, suspected contaminated blood transfusion under investigation. Authorities order probe into the shocking cases.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation partners with Adani Group for CSR-funded animal transport vehicles to streamline the city's meat supply chain and modernize slaughter operations. Read more.
Four children with thalassemia test HIV-positive at a Satna hospital, sparking a probe into blood transfusion safety. Deputy CM vows zero tolerance for negligence. Read details.
FDA accuses Walmart, Target, Kroger, Albertsons of failing to promptly remove recalled infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak affecting over 50 babies. Read the full details.
BJP zonal vice president Rahul Mishra's car was vandalised with bricks and raw meat in Lucknow's Sarojininagar. Police have filed an FIR and are scanning CCTV footage. Read the full story.
Beatles legend Paul McCartney criticizes the EU's proposal to ban terms like 'veggie burger' for plant-based foods, calling it a setback for climate and consumer choice. Read more.
Indian consumers, led by youth, are fueling a surge in demand for clean, portioned boneless meat, forcing a major shift in processing, pricing, and cold-chain logistics. Discover the drivers and challenges.
More than 70 students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at Vinayaka Mission's medical college in Salem. Contaminated water suspected. Kitchen sealed.