Dakshina Kannada Congress to counter communal hatred

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January 13, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 13: In the wake of heightened communal hatred in the coastal district following recent untoward incidents and provocative speeches, the District Congress Committee in Dakshina Kannada has come out with the plan to hold a series of awareness meetings to strengthen the party and promote harmony.

Addressing the media persons on Monday, the party district in charge president Kodichal Ibrahim said meetings will be held at Puttur and Mangalore constituencies on January 20.

He said that RSS leader Prabhakar Bhat has hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims and Christians. “He has not only hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims and Christians, but also has brought disgrace to Hindu community and culture. We already spoke with chief minister Siddarmaiah and home minister KJ George to take action against Bhat," he said.

It may be recalled that Bhat had recently delivered hate speech during a Hindu convention at Gurupur. A communal harmony / protest meet organised by the Congress to condemn Bhat's hate speech at Gurupur on Sunday had witnessed chaos with party workers raising slogans against veteran leader B Janardhan Poojary and the government. Party workers had shouted slogans demanding the arrest of Bhat in the Congress meet.

He said meeting at Moodbidri, Bantwal will be organized on January 21, Sullia on 22, Mangalore South on January 26 and at Belthangady constituency on January 27.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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