
A cockroach infestation on the premises, improperly stored food items and unhygienic kitchen conditions prompted immediate closure of the restaurant

Government has also directed all its departments to set up its e-offices under which files would be sent through emails in order to curb the practice of corruption.

It will now be mandatory for all restaurants and hotels in the national capital to register and get food safety licences within one month, through a simplified online process.

The decision comes after a fresh inspection and intervention by the Bombay High Court.

The special inspection drive aimed to ensure that citizens have access to safe, quality, and adulteration-free food during the festive season.

The Odisha government today launched the online registration and licensing system for Food Business Operators (FBOs).

"As a state food safety commissioner, I have to ensure that every person who is eating food gets safe food," Tukaram Mundhe told NDTV.

Nearly half of the 12,000 food establishments inspected by the Maharashtra FDA over the last 100 days were found to have compliance issues.

The joke suggests that getting a "Tukaram Mundhe approved" tag could now be a bigger achievement for a restaurant than earning a Michelin star.