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Washington Post
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Rise in banning orders for soccer fans in England and Wales
LONDON — There was a 12% rise in fans being banned from attending soccer matches in England and Wales last season, the U.K. government said on Thursday. Figures released by the Home Office showed 2,439 football banning orders (FBO) in effect up to June 1. A total of 685 new FBOs were issued last season.
Scroll.in
16-07-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
APPSC FBO registration begins today for 691 posts; apply till August 5
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) will start the registrations today, July 16, for the recruitment to the posts of Forest Beat Officer and Assistant Beat Officer in A.P. Forest Subordinate Service under Advt. No. 06/2025. Eligible candidates can apply for the posts at till August 5, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 691 vacancies, of which 256 are for Forest Beat Officer and 435 for Assistant Beat Officer. Applicants must have passed the Intermediate Examination or its equivalent. The applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 30 years as on July 1, 2025. More details in the notification below: Here's the official notice. Application Fee Applicants from unreserved category must pay Rs 250 towards application processing fee and Rs 80 towards examination fee. Candidates from reserved category will have to pay only Rs 80 towards examination fee. Steps to apply for FBO posts 2025 Visit the official website On the homepage, click on the FBO registration 2025 link Register and login to apply Fill the form, pay the fee, and submit the form Direct link to register.
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Production of appam, aravana at Sabarimala must comply with food-safety standards, FSSAI tells Kerala HC
KOCHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Kerala High Court that Sabarimala Sannidhanam, as a food business operator (FBO), must comply with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act in the production of appam and aravana. It stated that any non-compliance would lead to action against the FBO in accordance with the act's provisions. It also clarified that appam falls under the 'prepared food' category. The affidavit was filed in response to petitions filed by Dr Mahendra Kumar P S and others concerning the safety of prasadam distributed to devotees at Sabarimala. The court had previously directed the food safety department to ensure that the moisture content in the appam and aravana prasadam at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple remained within the standard limit of 10%. Analysis of appam samples collected on November 14, 15, and 19, last year, revealed that the moisture content exceeded this standard limit, necessitating immediate corrective action to prevent potential health hazards. The affidavit added that under various sections of the FSS Act, temples or religious institutions offering food or prasadam are classified as FBOs. It clarified that an 'FBO' is a person who carries on or owns a food business and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the act and its regulations. FSSAI also informed the court that an inspection conducted six months ago at the Pamba premises in Sabarimala, following a controversy over production, highlighted several concerning issues. These included dust, cobwebs, and food particles in production and storage areas, lack of handwashing stations at key production areas, chipped floor tiles, flaking paint on walls, and windows without pest-proofing.
Edinburgh Reporter
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
SPFL praises 'phenomenal' fans but warns minority of consequences of disorder at matches
A total of 5,336,353 supporters turned out to watch their teams across all SPFL competitions in season 2024/25 – the highest figure in the SPFL era and a rise of nearly 185,000 on the previous record, set last year. The jump in attendances follows a hugely dramatic end to the season across all four William Hill SPFL divisions, with the race for promotions, European places, and to avoid relegation going right down to the wire. An SPFL spokesperson said: 'We'd like to thank Scotland's dedicated fans for the incredible support they continue to provide to clubs, as well as the work of our member clubs, Police Scotland, the authorities, and those working at matches throughout the season. 'While the vast and overwhelming majority of supporters are an undoubted force for good in our game, it's been extremely disappointing to see a small number persisting with dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour. Whether that's flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, throwing missiles, or pitch invasions, these actions put staff, supporters and players at risk and are completely unacceptable. 'For example, the incident which saw Aberdeen player Jack Mackenzie left injured at Tannadice Park after a chair was thrown onto the pitch, simply beggars belief. It goes without saying that players, staff and fellow supporters should have the right to attend games free from the risk of being struck by projectiles. 'The swift cooperation between clubs, supporters and Police Scotland helped identify the alleged perpetrator, who has since appeared in court. This is a model of how our system should work. In another recent incident, Livingston quickly issued a lifetime ban to an individual who allegedly spat at a member of the Ross County coaching team, and we commend the club's prompt and decisive action. 'As well as club bans, unwelcome incidents such as these have unfortunately made it abundantly clear that there is a need for far more widespread use of football banning orders (FBOs) and we are encouraged by the progress being made in partnership with our clubs, Police Scotland and the Scottish Government. 'We have been discussing broadening the scope of these orders as part of the Scottish Government's FBO working group and we're extremely pleased to see this was covered in the Programme for Government in May. These recent incidents reinforce the need for such sanctions to protect the match-day experience for the vast majority of law-abiding fans. 'During the 2024/25 season the SPFL took disciplinary action against a number of clubs and notices of complaints have now been raised against three clubs in respects of incidents which occurred at the end of the season – Partick Thistle, Aberdeen and Celtic. 'The SPFL will undertake a number of discussions with supporter groups to better understand their views and explore the challenges involved. We're committed to open and constructive engagement as we work together to ensure a safe, enjoyable and inclusive match day experience for all fans. 'We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025/26. We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable match day experience for players and supporters – they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less.' Like this: Like Related
The Herald Scotland
13-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic, Partick Thistle & Aberdeen face SPFL disciplinary action
The SPFL condemned shocking incidents throughout the 2024/25 season with disciplinary action taken against a number of clubs during the campaign. Now, Celtic, Partick Thistle and Aberdeen face sanctions over matters at the end of the season, with the direct incidents not listed by the SPFL. The league body saluted "incredible support" in Scotland, with attendances up to a record high in the SPFL era. Numbers jumped by 185,000 on the previous record last year to 5,336,353 supporters. However, unsavoury incidents prompted condemnation from the SPFL with "dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour" blasted by chiefs. Read more: An SPFL statement read: "While the vast and overwhelming majority of supporters are an undoubted force for good in our game, it's been extremely disappointing to see a small number persisting with dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour. Whether that's flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, throwing missiles, or pitch invasions, these actions put staff, supporters and players at risk and are completely unacceptable. "For example, the incident which saw Aberdeen player Jack Mackenzie left injured at Tannadice Park after a chair was thrown onto the pitch, simply beggars belief. It goes without saying that players, staff and fellow supporters should have the right to attend games free from the risk of being struck by projectiles. "The swift cooperation between clubs, supporters and Police Scotland helped identify the alleged perpetrator, who has since appeared in court. This is a model of how our system should work. In another recent incident, Livingston quickly issued a lifetime ban to an individual who allegedly spat at a member of the Ross County coaching team, and we commend the club's prompt and decisive action. "As well as club bans, unwelcome incidents such as these have unfortunately made it abundantly clear that there is a need for far more widespread use of football banning orders (FBOs) and we are encouraged by the progress being made in partnership with our clubs, Police Scotland and the Scottish Government. "We have been discussing broadening the scope of these orders as part of the Scottish Government's FBO working group and we're extremely pleased to see this was covered in the Programme for Government in May. These recent incidents reinforce the need for such sanctions to protect the match-day experience for the vast majority of law-abiding fans. "During the 2024/25 season the SPFL took disciplinary action against a number of clubs and notices of complaints have now been raised against three clubs in respects of incidents which occurred at the end of the season - Partick Thistle, Aberdeen and Celtic. "The SPFL will undertake a number of discussions with supporter groups to better understand their views and explore the challenges involved. We're committed to open and constructive engagement as we work together to ensure a safe, enjoyable and inclusive match day experience for all fans. "We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025/26. We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable match day experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."
