Going by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board data, as many as seven out of 20 directives issued for sugar industries in the state between May 2023 and June 2024 were issued for the Pune region. Through these notices, the sugar industries were directed to take necessary steps to prevent river and air pollution in the areas around them. Over a …
Owing to the soaring temperatures in the city, demand for cold beverages and ice creams has gone up to beat the heat. However, starting next month, the Food and Drug Administration team will conduct an inspection drive of juice centres, ice cream parlours and food joints to rule out substandard and unsafe items being served to customers. BM Thakur, assistant …