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China works to reduce food loss, waste
1 month ago

China works to reduce food loss, waste

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-25 21:03 BEIJING -- China has announced an action plan to reduce food loss and waste, aiming to establish a more sound long-term mechanism by the end of 2027. The statistical system, standards and indication system of food loss and waste will be improved, according to the plan, which was unveiled by the general offices of the …

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Ban on imported goods in army canteens spurs Make-in- India drive
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ban on imported goods in army canteens spurs Make-in- India drive

Hindustan Times  

A ban imposed on the sale of imported items in Canteen Stores Department outlets, which sell goods at subsidised rates to soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families, four years ago has spurred the Make in India initiative, with several firms now producing their wares in the country, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. The sale of 431 directly imported …

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Will tackle all who were in Red Book, warns Minister Lokesh
4 months, 1 week ago

Will tackle all who were in Red Book, warns Minister Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh gave clarity on the Red Book on Friday, saying the present government "will not leave anyone whose name figures in the Red Book" in relation to law violations in AP. He claimed that the TD-led government “brought hunger to an end” in AP with the re-launch of Anna Canteens.Citing instances of law violations …

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BBMP to place touch screen menu board with face recognition in Indira Canteens
4 months, 1 week ago

BBMP to place touch screen menu board with face recognition in Indira Canteens

The Hindu  

As part of revamping of Indira Canteens run by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the civic body will be soon introducing touch screen menu boards for customers to order food. Face recognition The menu boards, which are a little bigger than a tab, will have face recognition software, which will not click photos of the customers, but will help the …

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10 new Indira Canteens to be opened in Dakshina Kannada: Minister
4 months, 1 week ago

10 new Indira Canteens to be opened in Dakshina Kannada: Minister

The Hindu  

Ten new Indira Canteens – the flagship government canteens to provide food at affordable cost – will start shortly in Dakshina Kannada district, said Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao in Mangaluru on August 15. Speaking at the district level Independence Day programme, the district In-charge Minister said, “Of the 10 new canteens, one each will be opened in Baikampady and …

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NTR Trust Donates Rs 1 Crore to Relaunch Anna Canteens
4 months, 1 week ago

NTR Trust Donates Rs 1 Crore to Relaunch Anna Canteens

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Extending a donation of Rs 1 crore from the NTR Trust for the maintenance of Anna Canteens, which are being relaunched on Thursday in honour of Independence Day, Nara Bhuvaneswari, the wife of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, on Wednesday described the project as a noble one, as it provides meals to the hungry for just Rs 5 per …

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AP CM to launch Anna Canteen in Gudivada today
4 months, 1 week ago

AP CM to launch Anna Canteen in Gudivada today

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu would launch the Anna Canteens at a state-level event in Gudivada on Independence Day on Thursday, fulfilling Telugu Desam’s election promise of offering subsidised food to the needy at the rate of `5. The CM’s previous plan was to hold the launch event in North Andhra but the MLC election code being in force, the …

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Anna Canteens all set to reopen in Andhra Pradesh on Independence Day
4 months, 1 week ago

Anna Canteens all set to reopen in Andhra Pradesh on Independence Day

The Hindu  

All arrangements have been made for the reopening of Anna Canteens across the State on Independence Day. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is likely to formally relaunch the subsidised meal programme from a canteen in Vijayawada on August 15 after taking part in the Independence Day celebrations. In 2017, the Telugu Desam Party had opened about 300 Anna Canteens across …

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As Olympic hosts, 'Les Français' are in the spotlight. Here's why the French can't be pigeon-holed
5 months ago

As Olympic hosts, 'Les Français' are in the spotlight. Here's why the French can't be pigeon-holed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Les Français — the French, …

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As Olympic hosts, ‘Les Français’ are in the spotlight. Here’s why the French can’t be pigeon-holed
5 months ago

As Olympic hosts, ‘Les Français’ are in the spotlight. Here’s why the French can’t be pigeon-holed

Associated Press  

PARIS — They’re often thought to have practically cornered the market on romance, with Edith Piaf seemingly speaking for a nation of amorous souls when she sang: “It’s crazy how much I love you.” Yet they also can bicker and squabble as though they were Olympic sports. Les Français — the French, as the people of France call themselves — …

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Anna Canteens will be revived in three weeks: Ponguru Narayana
6 months, 1 week ago

Anna Canteens will be revived in three weeks: Ponguru Narayana

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Anna Canteens, which used to offer meals for just Rs 5 prior to the YSRC regime, will be revived within three weeks, and the price for a plate of breakfast, a plate of lunch or a plate of dinner will be the same, said Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Ponguru Narayana. Speaking to mediapersons after holding …

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Telangana Govt to set up Mahila Shakti Canteen Services, to be managed by women SHGs
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt to set up Mahila Shakti Canteen Services, to be managed by women SHGs

The Hindu  

In an initiative to financially strengthen women self-help groups, the Telangana government has announced setting up Mahila Shakti Canteen Services at all Collectorates, religious places, bus stands, and industrial areas. The government has studied similar canteen models running successfully in Kerala and under the name of ‘Didi ki Rasoi’ in West Bengal. The government aims to set up at least …

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Path to bright future running through rural school canteens
7 months ago

Path to bright future running through rural school canteens

China Daily  

Simple meals transform lives in remote areas In a remote town, a simple meal served at a kindergarten canteen table presents the perfect example of how a program has helped rescue a boy and his grandfather — as well as tens of thousands of others — from poverty and hunger. The primary school student, Tian Zhiping, lives with his 60 …

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Lok Sabha Elections: Disappointment with Karnataka govt over delay in revamping Indira Canteens
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections: Disappointment with Karnataka govt over delay in revamping Indira Canteens

The Hindu  

The inordinate delay in relaunching Indira canteens, which are currently in a sorry state, has struck a note of disappointment among a section of citizens, particularly the poor and working class, especially given that the project is a flagship one of the Congress and known to be dear to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. S. Babu, Bengaluru District Street Vendors Association, …

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Vantage | Why do schools sell junk food while asking children to avoid them?
9 months ago

Vantage | Why do schools sell junk food while asking children to avoid them?

Firstpost  

The battle against junk food in school canteens is not just about food—it’s about safeguarding the health of future generations Do you remember your school canteen? Junk food in school canteens Across the globe, school canteens often serve up a menu filled with unhealthy options—chips, soft drinks, fried items and various packaged foods. Despite efforts to educate children about healthy …

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Two Indira canteens to come up at Bengaluru airport: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Two Indira canteens to come up at Bengaluru airport: Report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government will soon start two Indira canteens at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, said a report in The Times of India. Two Indira canteens to come up at Bengaluru airport: Report According to the report, the decision was taken after cab and bus drivers complained about the exorbitant food prices at airport premises. “We are seeking the help of Bengaluru …

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FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens
1 year, 1 month ago

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

India TV News  

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has stressed on ensuring safe food to students and asked state authorities to provide trainings to those handling food items in canteens of hostels and universities. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao on Saturday addressed the 42nd Central Advisory Committee meeting at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. "During the meeting, …

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Explore the Evolution of College Canteens: From Chilli Cheese Toast to Chicken Biryani & Beyond
1 year, 4 months ago

Explore the Evolution of College Canteens: From Chilli Cheese Toast to Chicken Biryani & Beyond

The Hindu  

Remember standing in line for chilli cheese toast when you were in college? We have a Cafe Coffee Day kiosk and there’s Zaitoon for when we are bored of regular mess food,” says Deva Ganthan, a student at IIT-Madras. “While the menu is set and is posted online, on occasions like Onam or Ugadi, we bring in chefs from Kerala …

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Despite no patronage by govt, a few Indira canteens retain success
2 years, 3 months ago

Despite no patronage by govt, a few Indira canteens retain success

The Hindu  

Indira Canteens were started by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in 2017 with the aim of providing affordable, good quality food to citizens across all walks of life. The first one Indira Canteen at Kanakanapalya of Jayanagar in South Bengaluru is the first canteen launched by the government it was inaugurated on August 16 by the then Congress vice-president Rahul …

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Indira Canteen, meant to feed urban poor, is now starved of funds
2 years, 3 months ago

Indira Canteen, meant to feed urban poor, is now starved of funds

The Hindu  

September 15, 2022 08:13 pm | Updated September 16, 2022 10:41 am IST - Bengaluru Chandra Kumar, a migrant construction worker from Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, along with his two children and wife, work in various construction sites in and around Arekere in South Bengaluru. How it began The announcement of the setting up Indira Canteens aimed at the …

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Centre’s food, public distribution dept to serve millet food in canteens, meetings
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre’s food, public distribution dept to serve millet food in canteens, meetings

Hindustan Times  

The department of food and public distribution under the Union ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution on Monday directed all their offices to serve millet-based food in their canteens and meetings in order to promote its procurement and consumption ahead of celebrating the International Year of Millets in 2023. “In order to promote consumption of Millets and in …

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BBMP launches app to keep tab on food distribution at Indira canteens
3 years, 7 months ago

BBMP launches app to keep tab on food distribution at Indira canteens

Hindustan Times  

A week after scrapping collection of Aadhaar and other details from those receiving free food through Indira canteens, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s on Wednesday launched a mobile app, asking canteen staffers to upload mobile number and photographs of beneficiaries holding food packets, before distribution. A senior Karnataka government official said BBMP has no option but to introduce the app since …

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BBMP’s free food scheme for poor draws flak for collecting Aadhaar details, phone numbers
3 years, 7 months ago

BBMP’s free food scheme for poor draws flak for collecting Aadhaar details, phone numbers

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s distribution of free food for the poor during lockdown through Indira canteens has come under criticism from locals and activists alike after employees of the canteens were seen collecting Aadhaar card details and mobile numbers of those getting the food. Some of these issues from Indira canteens across Bengaluru have surfaced even as the …

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Chennai: DMK workers vandalise Amma canteen, party promises legal action
3 years, 7 months ago

Chennai: DMK workers vandalise Amma canteen, party promises legal action

Op India  

A group of DMK workers vandalized an Amma canteen in Chennai on Tuesday morning, just a couple of days after the DMK-Congress alliance stormed to power in Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/JjIYKBAVyG — Partha Hariharan May 4, 2021 They sacked an AMMA canteen – dedicated to providing quality meals for the poor at sharply reduced prices. Tells you a lot about the …

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