Principal, warden suspended as 50 students fall ill in residential school

The food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) detected a series of hygiene and food safety violations during inspections carried out at restaurants, cloud kitchens and a warehouse across Hyderabad on July 9 | Chass prepared with expired curdAt Rebel Food Private Limited in Kondapur, which operates cloud kitchens for brands including Behrouz, Faasos, Sweet Truth, Wendy’s and LunchBox, officials found five packets of curd that had expired on July 5 and six packets that had expired on July 8. . Officials observed that mint chaas was being prepared using the expired curd. The food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) detected a series of hygiene and food safety violations during inspections carried out at restaurants, cloud kitchens and a warehouse across Hyderabad on July 9 | Raw crabs, boneless chicken, prawns, chicken wings, baby corn packs and other food items were stored without labels and were discarded on the spot. Officials also found a pack of expired mushrooms. Water used for cooking and preparing crushed ice for beverages had not been tested. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items were stored together in the chiller, food items lacked labels indicating their contents, and eggs were stored without proper cleaning. The food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) detected a series of hygiene and food safety violations during inspections carried out at restaurants, cloud kitchens and a warehouse across Hyderabad on July 9 | Water stagnation in the wash area, unhygienic worker washrooms and fly movement inside the premises was found. Rumali rotis were being prepared adjacent to toilets with fly infestation, while the slaughtering area was also found unhygienic, with no separate containers for leftover chicken. The restaurant had not adopted hot water sanitisation of utensils and failed to produce water testing reports.Inspection at Zepto warehouse in NarsingiAt Zepto warehouse in Narsingi, inspection revealed racks, crates, flooring, walls and ceilings covered with visible dirt. Food bags were stored without pallets, food waste was found on racks, crates and the floor, and food and non-food items were not properly segregated. The Pest-o-Flash unit in the fruits and vegetables section was improperly positioned, posing a potential contamination risk.At Burger King in Puppalaguda, oil leakage was observed from kitchen equipment and storage crates were not cleaned properly. Food testing reports and packaging records were not available.At KFC in Manikonda, officials found water stagnation and foul odour in the wash area. Four packs of cut lettuce that were no longer fresh were discarded on the spot. Published - July 10, 2026 01:23 pm IST

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence of Zayaka Food Court in Kondapur | Officials directed the food business operator not to resume operations until all deficiencies are rectified, a fresh inspection is conducted and the suspension of the licence is revoked.The inspection revealed food stored in a non-functional freezer, stale chicken biryani and spoiled vegetables kept in cold storage, and egg mayonnaise stored under unsuitable conditions. The team also found a severe rodent infestation, with rat burrows, rodent damage to food packaging and rat droppings in raw material and packaging storage areas. Improper segregation of food items was observed.The action was part of a series of inspections carried out by CMC Food Safety teams at food establishments across the Municipal limits on Wednesday (June 24, 2026). At Vijetha Supermarket Private Limited in Tellapur, inspectors found rotten fruits, poor-quality peanuts, expired food products | Dead insects were observed on food racks, while fly traps were absent. Officials also found that cleaning schedules were not being maintained, manufacturing and use-by dates were not clearly visible on some products, and several oil packets were dusty and leaking. Medical fitness records of food handlers were unavailable.The team collected samples of peanuts for laboratory analysis. The management was instructed to strengthen cleaning and sorting practices, strictly follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) system and address the deficiencies. An Improvement Notice has been recommended.Inspection at Protein Chief in MadhapurAt Protein Chef in Madhapur, officials found inadequate cleaning and poor drain maintenance, along with an unclean freezer containing stale and unwrapped food, posing a risk of cross-contamination. Frozen food items were being thawed improperly, hot water sanitation practices were not being followed and open dustbins were placed near the cooking area. Medical fitness records of food handlers were also unavailable.Food samples were collected from the establishment for laboratory analysis. 🍽️ Food Safety Inspection Drive | 3/3Restaurant: Zayaka Food Court📍 Near AMB Mall📅 24.06.2026✅ Good Practice• Food handlers using hairnets⚠️ Major Observations• Food stored in a non-functional freezer• Rat infestation, rat burrows, and rodent damage to food… pic.twitter.com/qGZZ8lY4X4— Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (@CMC_Offcl) June 24, 2026 Published - June 25, 2026 12:43 pm IST

The food safety teams of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation uncovered multiple hygiene violations during inspections conducted at a Zepto warehousein Hyderabad on June 23, 2026. | While the inspection at the Zepto warehouse in Gajularamaram was carried out following a citizen complaint alleging the supply of expired milk products, inspections at other establishments also revealed serious lapses.The inspection at the Zepto warehouse found that the facility was displaying an expired copy of its Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence instead of the renewed one. Live cockroach infestation was observed within the premises, while rusted storage racks and poor housekeeping conditions were noted beneath shelves. Inspectors also found inadequate spacing between walls and racks, making cleaning difficult, besides greasy flooring and carton boxes obstructing the washing area. Records relating to employee medical fitness, pest control measures and cleaning schedules were not maintained. During the inspection, a chicken packet without a legible use-by date was discarded on the spot. Officials recommended issuance of an improvement notice and directed the management to strengthen hygiene, housekeeping, documentation and storage practices. The food safety teams of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation uncovered multiple hygiene violations during inspections conducted at a Zepto warehouse and multiple restaurants across Hyderabad on June 23. | Dustbins were left open, stale food was stored in freezers and food items were found uncovered, creating a risk of cross-contamination. Officials also noted inadequate freezer maintenance and improper segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food products. Citing the severity of the violations, the food safety team recommended suspension of the establishment’s FSSAI licence and directed immediate corrective measures. The food safety teams of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation uncovered multiple hygiene violations during inspections conducted at a Zepto warehouse and multiple restaurants across Hyderabad on June 23 | Records relating to water testing, packaging materials and pest control were unavailable. Refrigerators were not demarcated for vegetarian and non-vegetarian storage, food waste had accumulated in drains and a container of cooked fish curry was found placed directly on the floor. The inspection also revealed that dust accumulation was observed on ceilings in the dishwashing area and storeroom.At Hotel SVM Grand in Bachupally, inspectors found uncovered dustbins, a slippery kitchen floor, broken tiles and cockroach infestation. Food items stored in freezers lacked proper labels, while food preparation areas and vegetable storage trays were maintained in unhygienic conditions.At The Rameshwaram Cafe near Image Gardens, officials observed butter being thawed in water placed adjacent to a drain, posing a contamination risk. The drain in the grinding area was clogged with food particles and dustbins were found uncovered. Published - June 24, 2026 10:25 am IST

Class 12 candidates who had applied for re-evaluation of their answer sheets for the CBSE board examinations have reported a substantial increase in their scores after the re-evaluation results were released on June 21.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been under the scanner in the wake of evaluation discrepancies following the implementation of the on-screen marking (OSM) system to evaluate the answer sheets for the first time for the academic year of 2026-27. Students had complained of receiving blurry answer sheets, missing pages, missing maps or graphs, and answer book for a particular set of questions evaluated against the marking scheme of a different set.While more than 1.6 lakh candidates had applied for the re-evaluation, at least 1.39 lakh of them got their results on June 21. The results of the rest will be released in phases soon, the CBSE has said.Candidates across the board have reported a substantial increase in marks following the re-evaluation.A student from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh had previously received 71 marks out of 100 in Physics. “After re-evaluation, his score increased to 90. This was due to an increase in the marks in the theory paper from 41 to 60. The marks for the practical component remained the same,” a family member of the student said, who did not wish to be named. The Hindu accessed both the new and the old scores of the student.Similarly, in a private school in West Bengal, at least six students saw a significant revision in scores in their History paper. “One of the students had scored 74 out of 100 in History and after the re-evaluation results came in, she has scored 97 out of 100. In another case, a student had scored 72 marks, and after re-evaluation, has scored 87 marks,” said a teacher from the school.‘School topper has changed’“Most students in West Bengal have already completed college admission processes, mostly on basis of old marks. After the CBSE re-evaluation results came in, our school topper has changed. We are still assessing the situation and also expecting students to get substantially higher marks in Sociology,” the teacher mentioned.A CSBE evaluator who examined the answer sheets using the OSM technology told The Hindu that the CBSE had declared that the evaluation had to be done using the OSM system, just two weeks before the evaluation was to start. “It was a complete mess. Some answer scripts were not completely scanned and were rejected by evaluators. Teachers in far-flung areas have scanty knowledge of operating computers and they could have found it difficult to evaluate the answer scripts,” the evaluator said requesting anonymity.A student in Odisha received an increase of 12 marks in Chemistry and five marks in English in the re-evaluation results, while another student in Delhi received an increase of five marks in History.The CBSE has not given official data as to how many students who applied for re-evaluation have seen their scores increase.“The results of around 87% of candidates who have applied for Re-evaluation and/or Verification of Issues observed have been declared. The outcomes for the remaining candidates will also be released in phases and the entire process is expected to be completed soon,” the CBSE stated in an official release.The CBSE had originally declared the results of the Class 12 examinations on May 13 for approximately 17.69 lakh candidates.As part of its post-result services, the CBSE had opened a window for the candidates to obtain the scanned copies of their evaluated answer books from May 19 to May 25. Subsequently, the candidates were given the opportunity to apply for Verification of Issues observed and/or Re-evaluation from June 2 to June 7.Candidates who applied for the Verification of Issues observed and for whom the CBSE has reported the outcome as “No-change” would be offered an opportunity, if they wish to inspect their answer books at the concerned CBSE Regional Office, the CBSE stated in the release.A

Around 110 children fell ill after consuming food at a private school in Indore, prompting the administration to launch a probe into the matter and seal the kitchen on Monday (June 22, 2026), said officials.The district administration sealed the kitchen of the private school after finding expired food items and other irregularities during an investigation into the suspected food poisoning incident two days ago, they said.Following a complaint from parents, the administration conducted an inspection at the Jhalaria campus of Shishukunj International School on Bypass Road. A total of 23 samples of various food items and prepared meals used in the school kitchen were collected and sent to the laboratory for testing, according to the officials During the inspection, 10 packets of spices and two of namkeen were found in the kitchen which were past their expiry dates, they said, adding while a case is being prepared for various irregularities, the school kitchen was sealed until further orders.Talking to PTI, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Deepak Chauhan said children from Classes 1 to 5 had consumed regular lunch on Saturday (June 20), and more than 100 of them complained of stomach ache and vomiting by evening.He said, "Around 110 children at the school began complaining of stomach pain and vomiting on Saturday evening. These symptoms persisted in many children the following day." Chauhan said conversations with parents revealed that many children were taken to doctors, while some parents, being physicians themselves, were treating their kids at home."So far, the children have mainly reported symptoms of vomiting and stomach pain. Currently, no child is hospitalised," said the officer.School's vice-principal, Kamayani Chauhan, said children were served a lunch consisting of rajma, a vegetable, rice, roti, and ice cream on Saturday.She said, "More than 3,200 people eat at our school everyday. We ensure the highest quality of food at the institution." The vice-principal said the school is also investigating the incident of children falling ill. Published - June 23, 2026 03:47 am IST