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46 Girl Students Fall Ill After Dinner at Odisha Residential School
- •Forty-six girl students fell ill after having dinner at Mantri SSD Girls High School in Mayurbhanj district.
- •Students are receiving medical treatment at the Mantri Health Centre, Badasahi Group Health Centre, and the school hostel.
- •Mayurbhanj ADM Netrananda Mallick confirmed that the district Collector visited the school and the situation is under control.
- •District Collector Hemakanta Say has ordered a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the illness.
- •Mayurbhanj has witnessed multiple similar food safety incidents in residential schools and hostels over recent months.
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Forty-six girl students fell ill after having dinner and going to sleep at the school hostel. The exact cause of the illness is yet to be established and will be determined following a proper inquiry ordered by the district administration.
Eight students are undergoing treatment at Mantri Health Centre, 11 are receiving care at Badasahi Group Health Centre, and the remaining 27 students are being treated directly at the school hostel.
The district administration ordered an immediate inquiry, and Baripada District Collector Hemakanta Say ordered an investigation to ascertain the reason behind the illness and ensure the students' recovery. Additionally, the government issued instructions to all districts to ensure hygienic conditions regarding food and other aspects.
