Bihar Archives

Bottled Water Boom in Bihar Raises Safety and Groundwater Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2026
Overview Groundwater contamination by arsenic, fluoride, iron, and other toxic elements in several Bihar districts has sharply increased the demand for packaged drinking water over the past decade. Rising health awareness among consumers has further accelerated this shift, leading more households to depend on bottled water. The growing demand has also triggered a rapid expansion
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Study Finds Uranium in Breastmilk of Bihar Mothers; 70% Infants at Risk 0
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- November 24, 2025
Key Update A new study published in Scientific Reports has detected uranium in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across six districts in Bihar, raising concerns about potential health risks for infants. This is the first assessment of uranium contamination in breast milk from the Gangetic plains, a region already known for its exposure to heavy
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30 Kids Sick in Bihar After Lizard Found in Mid-Day Meal 0
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- July 5, 2025
Report In Bihar’s Darbhanga district, more than 30 children were hospitalised after eating their mid-day meal, which allegedly contained a dead lizard. The incident took place after the school cook prepared vegetables using gram-soaked overnight. During lunchtime, a student spotted the dead lizard in the mi-day meal food, screamed in shock, and fainted on the
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Dead Snake in Midday Meal Sickens Over 100 Students 0

May 3, 2025

Report India’s Midday Meal Scheme, designed to nourish millions of school children, aims to combat malnutrition and improve learning outcomes. Experts have consistently emphasised how balanced meals support both physical and cognitive development in growing kids. But in a disturbing turn of events, over 100 students in Mokama, Bihar, fell sick after eating their midday

Makhana Board Formation in Bihar: Boost for Farmers and Global Market 0

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February 3, 2025

Report In her Budget 2025 address, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the formation of a new Makhana Board in Bihar. The board will enhance Makhana production, marketing, and value addition in the state. It will also guide and assist farmers, ensuring they benefit from government programs. The budget includes several measures to boost the financial

Food Poisoning Outbreak at Bihar Marriage Function Leaves Over 50 Ill 0

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June 14, 2023

Food Poisoning Outbreak at Bihar Marriage Function Leaves Over 50 Ill AURANGABAD, BIHAR,13 June 2023:- A joyous celebration turned into a nightmare as more than 50 people fell ill after consuming food at a wedding function in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The incident, which occurred on 12th June 2023 in Majhauli village under the Pauthu police