Over 100 students fall ill after eating food at State-run school in Odisha, 1 dead; CM orders probe
The Hindu·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Over 100 students fell ill and one Class 5 student died two days after eating unauthorized food at Kakabandha Ashram School in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on April 12, 2026. Students consumed fermented rice, mashed potatoes, and mango chutney not on the approved menu. They experienced diarrhea and vomiting. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered an investigation.
Key Entities
Kakabandha Ashram SchoolMayurbhanj districtOdishaMohan Charan MajhiApril 12, 2026Class 5 student