CUTTACK, Nov. 15 -- A joint squad comprising officials of the health wing of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) and the district administration on Friday launched a massive crackdown on sale of stale & junk food in Bali Yatra.

As per official sources, around 3 quintals of stale and food items with added colours that are unhealthy for consumption were destroyed following raids on several kioks today.

A senior official informed that two special teams have been formed to ensure that no stale food is served inside the historic fair which received status of a State-level festival this year. The teams carry out inspection at various stalls from 6 AM to 11 AM and from 3 PM to 10 PM on a daily basis.

Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) official...