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Hans India
15 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
ASR dist sets target of 100% organic farming by 2028
Paderu (ASR District): Alluri Sitarama Raju district collector AS Dinesh Kumar has announced an ambitious plan to achieve 100% organic farming across the district by the year 2028. He urged farmers to make effective use of the agricultural machinery provided by the government to achieve significant progress in the agriculture sector. Addressing a meeting held at the Collectorate on Thursday with farmers who received farm machinery at 50% subsidy during the 2024–25 financial year, the collector emphasised the need for planning at the village secretariat level. He directed officials to conduct a survey to assess the actual requirement of farm equipment across various regions. The collector also interacted with farmers to understand the extent of organic farming being practiced and the use of chemical inputs such as urea, potash, and pesticides. Stressing the importance of awareness, he encouraged farmers to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly organic farming methods. He said that steps have already been taken to promote coffee cultivation across 30,000 acres this year. Additionally, under the Employment Guarantee Scheme, saplings of Maddi, Neredu, and Jackfruit will be distributed to farmers. He encouraged land-owning farmers to expand coffee cultivation in the district. District Agriculture Officer SBS Nand stated that a total of Rs 1.26 crore worth of agricultural machinery has been distributed to 351 farmers at a 50% subsidy. This includes Taiwan sprayers for 95 farmers, tractors for 29, power tillers for 59, brush cutters for 13, and power weeders for 155 farmers. Following the meeting, paddy seeds were also distributed to the farmers.
Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for pizza sold in Tesco due to major error
The urgent recall comes as there is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. The product is also labelled vegan - but as it contains milk it is not suitable for those with this diet A popular pizza product has been urgently recalled due to a major packaging error. Zizzi is recalling Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza because it may contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label. The urgent recall comes as there is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. If you consume dairy if you have an intolerance to it, you risk symptoms such as stomach pain or discomfort, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation and sickness. The product is also labelled vegan - this means it should not contain any animal products - including meat, dairy and eggs. The batch code affected by the recall notice is not suitable for this diet as it contains dairy. The vegan pizza uses MozzaRisella and Jackfruit pepperoni as an alternative to the meaty pizza. It is available in the frozen section at retailers like Morrisons and Tesco - with a clubcard - for £3.50. Get the best deals and tips from Mirror Money WHATSAPP GROUP: Get money news and top deals straight to your phone by joining our Money WhatsApp group here. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The pizza - which also includes 8ml of chilli oil - has a product weight of 400g, has a batch code of 5105 - and has the best before date of July 15, 2026. The batch code and best before date can be found on the side of the box. Zizz has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers, which will be displayed in stores where the product is sold. These notices explain to customers why it is being recalled. Shoppers can return the product to the store from which they purchased it for a full refund with or without a receipt. Customers looking for more information or advice on what they can do can contact care@ Join Money Saving Club's specialist topics For all you savvy savers and bargain hunters out there, there's a golden opportunity to stretch your pounds further. The Money Saving Club newsletter, a favourite among thousands who thrive on catching the best deals, is stepping up its game. Simply follow the link and select one or more of the following topics to get all the latest deals and advice on: Travel; Property; Pets, family and home; Personal finance; Shopping and discounts; Utilities. What are recall notices? Products can be recalled for a range of different reasons including safety – if a product displays risks for the customer – or quality – when the product isn't working as it should be. The Food Standards Agency is in charge of issuing alerts when a food product has a problem. The product can either be "withdrawn," which means it is taken off the shelves, or "recalled," which means customers are asked to return it. Food products need to be recalled if they are found to have been contaminated with pathogens that could cause food poisoning or if plastic or metal has been found in them due to manufacturing faults.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Thousands of pizzas are urgently recalled from UK supermarkets over serious health risk as shoppers warned ‘do NOT eat'
A RECALL has been issued for a take-home product from a popular chain restaurant. The item could pose a potential health risk for customers. Zizzi has recalled its Vegan Jackfruit Pepperoni Rustica Pizza due to a labelling error. The product may contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. An alert issued by the Food Standards Agency reads: "We are recalling Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Rustica Pizzas due to potential contamination with milk." It applies to the following products: Zizzi Vegan Jackfruit Rustica Pizza Pack size: 400g pizza + 8ml chilli oil Batch code: 5105 Best before: 15/07/2026 Customers with an allergy, intolerance or sensitivity to milk have been advised not to eat the product. The vegan pizza uses MozzaRisella and Jackfruit pepperoni as an alternative to the meaty pizza. It is available in the frozen section at retailers like Morrisons and Tesco for £3.50 (with a Tesco clubcard). It can be returned in store for a full refund with or without a receipt. Customers looking for more information can contact care@ 2
The South African
27-04-2025
- The South African
Man stabbed during a robbery in KZN
DURBAN- A man was repeatedly stabbed during a robbery that occurred on Venus Road in Riet River, Durban, on Sunday, 27 April 2025. According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the man was repeatedly stabbed in his testicles and groin. Four men approached the man on his way back home from the tavern. 'The suspects produced knives and demanded cash. He was repeatedly stabbed in his testicles and groin after he refused to comply. The suspects stole R470 cash and fled the scene on foot,' said RUSA. The man returned to his residence where he contacted Operations Centre for assistance and was taken to a medical facility. The suspects have not been apprehended. Two men were stabbed in Redcliffe, KwaZulu-Natal over a dispute of Jackfruit suspected to have been stolen. The two men were found bleeding in a bush next to an unpaved road. According to RUSA, the two men were walking on Dawnview Drive when they noticed two males, suspected to be drug users, carrying a black refuse bag. 'They stopped the duo and questioned them about the contents of the bag. A dispute ensued after they established that the suspects were in possession Jackfruit suspected to be stolen from a farm.' 'The suspects produced a panga and a knife during the altercation. They repeatedly hacked & stabbed the two males,' said RUSA. The suspects abandoned the refuse bag and fled the scene. 'A bloodstained knife (picture 4) used in the attack was recovered on scene,' said RUSA. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
