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Minister Nitish Rane launches 'Malhar Certification' for Hindu meat traders in M
Maharashtra's Fisheries and Port Development Minister, Nitish Rane, has launched the 'Malhar Certification' to distinguish mutton shops that are run exclusively by members of the Hindu community. The initiative aims to ensure that customers can purchase meat from shops that meet specific community-based standards, with a focus on hygiene and authenticity. The 'Malhar Certification' guarantees that these shops are 100% owned by Hindus, and Rane has stressed that the meat sold in certified shops will be free from adulteration. He encouraged the public to only buy mutton from these certified vendors, highlighting the importance of supporting businesses that adhere to these strict standards. Rane explained that the certification would not only provide better options for Hindus and Sikhs, ensuring access to non-Halal meat but also help financially empower the youth in the Hindu community. The certification seeks to unite Hindu butchers under a single platform and promote the sale of Jhatka meat, which involves a specific method of slaughter that does not follow ritualistic practices. According to the Malhar certification’s official website, the certified meat is described as "fresh, clean, free from saliva contamination," and not mixed with meat from other animals. It also specifies that only vendors from the Hindu Khatik community are authorized to sell under this certification, ensuring the meat's authenticity and compliance with community standards.
11 March,2025 05:30 PM IST
Inside Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai | Mumbai’s biggest wholesale jewellery market
As India observes Akshaya Tritiya 2023, we explored the biggest jewellery market in Mumbai - the Zaveri Bazaar. With shops as many as 300 years old, this market still stands today as one of the hotspots for the wholesale and retail jewellery trade. From dagina bazaar to danji street, we walked through iconic landmarks in the Zaveri Bazaar and got lost in the dazzle of gold and diamonds.
22 April,2023 02:52 PM IST
Mumbai: Upset traders threaten to vote out Shiv Sena in civic elections
As another week starts with no Covid-19 relaxations from the civic body and the state government, city traders have threatened a protest and to vote out the Shiv Sena in the municipal elections to be held early next year. Sources from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, however, indicated that there may be some relaxation in timings next week.
12 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Mumbai unlock: Pressure from traders, industry but BMC sticks to its guns
Traders say they don’t get the logic of keeping Mumbai at Level 3; BMC says cannot take a decision on relaxations lightly
21 June,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Kashmir traders and civil society slam Central government's relief package for floods
Traders and civil society of Jammu and Kashmir unanimously rejected the additional relief package sanctioned by the Central government for the floods that struck the state last September. The government had on Tuesday (June 16) approved a relief package worth rupees 24.37 billion for the state which is still trying to come to terms with the damage caused by the worst flooding in decades.
18 June,2015 11:51 AM ISTTraders in J-K call for shutdown demanding relief for flood victims
Traders in Jammu and Kashmir called for shutdown across the valley on Monday demanding relief for flood victims. Accusing the state government and the Centre of failing to rehabilitate victims of the devastating floods that submerged parts of Jammu and Kashmir exactly a year ago, the Kashmir Economic Alliance, a coalition of trade bodies, has called for a complete shutdown.
07 September,2015 11:34 AM ISTTraders' association seek CBI probe into the functioning of FSSAI
At least eleven traders’ association on Thursday sought CBI probe into the role of FSSAI that shot into limelight after it banned the instant noodle Maggi.
02 October,2015 11:44 AM ISTFM Jaitley addresses traders in Delhi
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley lauded 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the agricultural production, adding that it will improve food quality and benefit the farmers.
02 March,2016 03:07 PM IST
37-year-old trader shot dead near Seelampur metro station
A 37-year-old trader, Mahender, was shot dead near Seelampur metro station in Delhi last night. The businessman dealt with jeans manufacturing. Earlier also, the 37-year-old had been shot at. The police are investigating the matter. Details are yet awaited.
03 May,2016 12:15 PM ISTKarnataka traders left in lurch after plastic ban
The trader community in Karnataka is stressed after the Karnataka government on March 11 passed strict orders on banning plastic in the region.
18 May,2016 04:49 PM IST