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Stale food, cockroaches, rat droppings found at Hyderabad restaurants during food safety inspections

Stale food, cockroaches, rat droppings found at Hyderabad restaurants during food safety inspections

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The food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) uncovered stale and spoiled food, cockroach infestations, rat droppings, mould-contaminated vegetables, excessive reuse of cooking oil and several hygiene lapses during inspections at five restaurants across Kondapur, Gachibowli and Madinaguda localities of Hyderabad on July 4. Photo: @CMC_Offcl/X The food safety teams of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) uncovered stale and spoiled food, cockroach infestations, rat droppings, mould-contaminated vegetables, excessive reuse of cooking oil and several hygiene lapses during inspections at five restaurants across Kondapur, Gachibowli and Madinaguda localities of Hyderabad on July 4. At Wah Mandi in Kondapur, officials found stale and spoiled cooked mandi, boiled eggs and chicken wings, which were discarded on the spot. Inspectors also observed that raw and cooked meat were stored together, while vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items were not properly segregated. Officials further noted an inadequate utensil washing area where hot water sanitisation was not being followed, along with flaking walls and ceilings in the vegetable cutting section. Photo: @CMC_Offcl/X At Mandi King in Gachibowli, the inspection revealed …

Commercial LPG gets cheaper as OMCs cut cylinder prices from July 1

Commercial LPG gets cheaper as OMCs cut cylinder prices from July 1

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State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.50 across major cities with effect from July 1, offering relief to restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and other commercial establishments that rely on the fuel for daily operations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala eateries to shut for 24 hours tomorrow over LPG price hike protest

Kerala eateries to shut for 24 hours tomorrow over LPG price hike protest

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Hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and canteens across the state will remain closed for 24 hours on May 6 in protest against the steep hike in cooking gas prices, the KHRA said on Tuesday. As part of the statewide agitation, online food delivery services will also be suspended for the day, the association said in a press release. The protest has been called to demand a rollback of the LPG price hike. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association said that protest marches and dharnas will be organised in front of the offices of petroleum companies and central government establishments across the state. In Ernakulam, a protest dharna will be held in front of the Indian Oil Corporation office at Panampilly Nagar, which will be inaugurated by its state president, G Jayapal. Similar protests will be held at district headquarters across Kerala, the association added. Several trade bodies-the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi, Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi, All Kerala Caterers Association, and Hostel Owners Federation-have extended support to the shutdown, KHRA office-bearers said. This story has been sourced …

Commercial kitchens feel the burn as LPG prices soar; Restaurants owner, street vendors speak out

Commercial kitchens feel the burn as LPG prices soar; Restaurants owner, street vendors speak out

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The fire in commercial kitchens just got significantly more expensive. Effective May 1, 2026, the cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has surged by approximately ₹993, landing at a staggering ₹3,071.50, from its earlier ₹2,078, making it a nearly 50% hike. For many, this isn’t just a price hike; it’s a systemic shock. Commercial kitchens feel the burn as LPG prices soar; Restaurants owner, street vendors speak out While the government pushes for a gas-neutral future, the architectural reality of Delhi also stands in the way. Pranav Girish Patel, Store Manager of Hengbok restaurant in Andheri West says the impact of the price hike doesn’t fall on their place as they have been working on a gas pipeline connection. “Our prices won’t see any change, as thankfully due to the pipeline connection, we don’t have to spend any extra amount from our side,” he says. Future-proofing the menu For larger chains, the blow has been softened by foresight. Prashant Pallath, owner of the Tanjore Tiffin Room which has branches across Mumbai, says the price hike will be …

Some hotels switch to alternative methods to cook; panic buying of fuel subsides

Some hotels switch to alternative methods to cook; panic buying of fuel subsides

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Chennai, A section of hotels and restaurants operating in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu have commenced using alternative methods to keep the business running in view of the commercial LPG shortage, officials said. Some hotels switch to alternative methods to cook; panic buying of fuel subsides Some of the alternative methods of cooking that hoteliers said they were adopting include induction stoves and firewood. They said they adopt these methods in addition to the tweaking of menus in order to minimise LPG usage. A top official of a city-based popular restaurant chain told PTI, “We have moved to using induction stoves. Most of our branches are using this facility now, as we have adequate infrastructure to prepare the food on the induction stoves”. Asked whether food prices would increase as induction stoves consume electricity, he replied in the negative, stating, “We are not increasing the prices. Currently, we are running our operations instead of shutting down.” A representative of Tamil Nadu Hotels’ Association said that since kitchens of most of the hotels are constructed …

LPG Crisis: Restaurants in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cut items

LPG Crisis: Restaurants in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cut items

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Many restaurants in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have curtailed their menus or are planning to switch to dishes that can be cooked using wood or coal, while a few have shut down, owners told news agency PTI on Thursday, citing cooking gas supply disruptions. Manoj Kacchwa, a restaurant owner from the Kranti Chowk area of the city, claimed that they are finding it difficult to get commercial LPG cylinders amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. The wait time is too long, he said. “We are serving items that are cooked on a low flame. But this is not the case everywhere. Many of my friends who have hotels in Waluj, Ranjangaon, Bidkin and Chikalthana industrial areas have shut their hotels due to gas shortage,” he said. An eatery in the City Chowk area serving Chinese dishes remained closed. Its owner Kalam Khan said they have no cooking gas left. “Since this is the Ramzan month, we have to pay salaries to our workers. I am planning to shift to traditional wood chulhas and start cooking biryani …

LPG crisis: Coimbatore hotels cut service timings, menus

LPG crisis: Coimbatore hotels cut service timings, menus

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The Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowrishankar Group put out a notice on March 9, 2026 night informing customers that it will limit its menu to essential items, and the availability of some items will be restricted to specific hours of the day. | Photo Credit: M. Periasamy Following a communication from oil marketing companies to hotels in Coimbatore on Monday (March 9, 2026) that the supply of LPG cylinders will be affected because of the ongoing US – Iran conflict, hotels in the district have decided to cut down service timings and menus. The Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowrishankar Group put out a notice on Monday night informing customers that it will limit its menu to essential items, and the availability of some items will be restricted to specific hours of the day. K.A. Ramaswamy, president of Coimbatore District Hoteliers Association, said the oil marketing companies stopped the supply of commercial LPG cylinders from Tuesday (March 10). “We are managing with the cylinders that we have. We have cut down on Chinese items at the live counters, …

LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage Live Updates: Govt Sets Up Panel To Address Restaurants’ Commercial Supply Concerns

LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage Live Updates: Govt Sets Up Panel To Address Restaurants’ Commercial Supply Concerns

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LPG Cylinder Shortage Live: The raging war in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States is now beginning to affect Indian kitchens and restaurants, as disruptions in LPG supply linked to the conflict hit cities and the hospitality sector. The shortage is being reported in cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, with restaurant associations saying supplies have become irregular over the past few days. LPG Shortage In Mumbai | LPG Shortage In Bengaluru According to the Mumbai Hotels and Restaurants Association (AHRA), around 20% of hotels in the city have already closed temporarily due to the unavailability of cooking gas. “If the situation continues like this, nearly half of Mumbai’s hotels could shut down in the coming days,” the association said. The government has directed oil companies and refineries to boost LPG production to stabilise the supply. Follow this live blog for the latest updates on LPG Crisis In India Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Restaurateurs in Hyderabad face concerns over commercial LPG supply; city is home to over 74,000 restaurants

Restaurateurs in Hyderabad face concerns over commercial LPG supply; city is home to over 74,000 restaurants

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LPG cylinder vendors begun indicating to restaurateurs in Hyderabad that they may not be able to maintain supplies. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G Hyderabad, home to more than 74,000 restaurants with an estimated business turnover exceeding ₹5 lakh crore, is beginning to witness early signs of uncertainty in the supply of commercial Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), raising concerns within the city’s food industry. The figure was shared by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) in 2024, and industry representatives believe the number of establishments has only increased since then. Amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, restaurant operators say vendors have started indicating possible disruptions in commercial LPG supply, though an immediate shortage has not yet been reported in Hyderabad. The situation remains uneven, with some suppliers continuing deliveries while others have warned of constraints in the coming days. Published – March 10, 2026 01:49 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to …

Restaurants face LPG supply crisis, NRAI warns of ‘catastrophic closures’| India News

Restaurants face LPG supply crisis, NRAI warns of ‘catastrophic closures’| India News

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Restaurants across various parts of the country have reported shortage in the supply of commercial cooking gas, with the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Monday urging the Centre to intervene, saying any disruption to LPG cylinder supply will lead to a “catastrophic closure” of restaurants. The association pointed out that a March 5 order issued by the Centre directing public sector oil marketing companies to ensure LPG is supplied to domestic consumers, has impacted the deliveries of commercial gas cylinders to restaurants. (Praful Gangurde/Hindustan Times) The development comes amid rising energy costs and supply constraints caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “The restaurant industry is predominantly dependent on commercial LPG for its operations. Any disruption therein will lead to a catastrophic closure of majority of restaurants,” NRAI, which represents around half a million restaurants across the country, said in a letter to the Union petroleum and natural gas ministry. The association pointed out that a March 5 order issued by the Centre directing public sector oil marketing companies to ensure LPG …