News

Suspected Food Poisoning Affects 40 Tribal Students in Sundargarh, Odisha

Sundargarh: In a concerning incident, approximately 40 tribal students from a sevashram school in Babunuagaon village, Bonai block, Sundargarh district, Odisha, fell ill on Saturday, with suspected food poisoning being the primary cause. The affected students, who attended Baidpalli Sevashram, complained of symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, and vomiting.

As the condition of 30 students worsened, they were promptly shifted to Bonai hospital for immediate medical attention. The reported symptoms raised suspicions of food poisoning, with the possibility of stale food being served at the sevashram.

Upon receiving the information, local authorities, including the police and Sevashram staff, reached the hospital to initiate an investigation into the incident. At the latest update, the condition of the students is reported to be stable. Further inquiries and examinations are ongoing to ascertain the cause of the suspected food poisoning.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Odisha govt plans new film policy to revive Odia cinema

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a new film policy and establish a…

7 hours ago

Private bus fares increased in Odisha amid rising fuel costs

Bhubaneswar: Commuters travelling by private buses in Odisha will now have to pay slightly higher…

8 hours ago

Odisha raises dearness allowance to 60% for govt employees

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday announced a two per cent hike in dearness allowance…

8 hours ago

Scindia reviews education, tourism and sports projects during Sikkim visit

Namchi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday reviewed several key projects related to education, tourism,…

9 hours ago

ORMAS Festive handloom fair opens in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: With Savitri Brata and Raja Parba approaching, the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society…

9 hours ago

Odisha draws up strategy to expand Blue Economy sector through sustainable coastal initiatives

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has started work on a comprehensive strategy for development of the Blue Economy…

9 hours ago