3 blasts in 10 days, bird flu outbreak, and 'One District, One Cuisine'

About this episode

The episode discusses recent blasts in Punjab, a bird flu outbreak in Maharashtra, and UP's One District, One Cuisine scheme.

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Man Aman Singh Chhina about the three blasts that have occurred in Punjab in the last 10 days and the concerns that they have raised regarding the state's security and the level of proactiveness and preparedness required from the Punjab Police. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Purnima Sah about one of western India’s largest egg supply hubs - Maharashtra’s Navapur, which has once again been hit by bird flu. She talks about the concerns and how the latest outbreak led to the culling of more than two lakh birds. (7:10) Lastly, we talk to the Indian Express' Maulshree Seth about UP's One District, One Cuisine scheme, the 208 dish list that has been released under it and the concerns that the list has raised. (17:27) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Niharika Nanda, and Ichha Sharma Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

People in this episode

Host: Niharika Nanda

Guests: Man Aman Singh Chhina, Purnima Sah, Maulshree Seth

Topics covered

• security concerns
• bird flu
• cuisine scheme
• Punjab blasts
• Maharashtra egg supply
• UP food culture

Keywords

• Punjab blasts
• bird flu
• Maharashtra
• One District One Cuisine
• egg supply
• security
• food culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Indian Express

Places: Punjab, Maharashtra, Navapur, UP

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