At least 34 children fall ill after alleged detergent mix-up in Bihar school midday meal

Nalanda’s District Education Officer (DEO) dismisses claims; doctors say it was a case of food poisoning and the health condition of all hospitalised children is stable

Over two dozen students fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. The incident occurred at a government school in Bihar's Nalanda district. Affected students were taken to Biharsharif Sadar Hospital for treatment. Officials are conducting an inquiry into the alleged lapse during food preparation. All children are report