On Thursday, food safety officials seized 10 tonnes of sugar from 45 jaggery manufacturing units near Jedarpalayam. There are over 60 jaggery-making units operating in areas like Pilikkalpalayam and Jedarpalayam, near Paramathi Vellore in the district. With the Pongal festival approaching, the production of ‘achu vellam’ and ‘urundai vellam’ is in full swing. Acting on … Continue reading Tamil Nadu: Food safety officials seize sugar from jaggery manufacturing units in Namakkal