Chitapur: Over 30 students fall ill after mid-day meal in government school
Chitapur: Over 30 students from the Government Higher Primary School in Kanaganahalli, Chitapur, fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal on Monday.
The affected students were initially taken to the Government Health Centre in Kolluru. Those with more severe symptoms were later transferred to the Community Health Centre in Wadi for further treatment.
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According to reports, the students began experiencing nausea and dizziness shortly after eating the mid-day meal. The incident has sparked outrage among parents, who have criticized the school administration for its negligence. Authorities are investigating the cause of the food contamination.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
