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Student Dies in Suspected Food Poisoning Case in Telangana 0

Key Update A suspected food poisoning incident at a state government–run residential school in Telangana has claimed the life of another student on Thursday. Sai Likhitha (14), a Class VIII student of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential School in Pochampad, Nizamabad district, fell critically ill on December 5 after consuming food served on the school

Salem Hostel Food Scare: 70+ Students Fall Ill 0

Key Update More than 70 students fell ill on Friday night after eating food served at the hostel of Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College & Hospital in Seeragapadi, Salem. Many students began vomiting and fainting and were immediately admitted to the campus hospital. Their condition is now reported to be stable. Officials Inspect Kitchen

Food Safety Lapses Sickens Students at JNV Shillong 0

Key Development The Jaintia Students’ Union (JSU) has raised alarms over “hazardous” conditions at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Shillong in Meghalaya after 59 students fell ill with diarrhoea and vomiting since November 22. The Union has given school authorities a 15-day deadline to address the food safety and hygiene issues. JSU, led by education secretary Khynroo

Telangana to Roll Out Unified Hostel System as Food Poisoning Cases Rise 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 19, 2025
Key Update The Telangana state government is preparing to introduce a unified hostel management software after task force committees and institution-level committees failed to curb the rise in food poisoning cases in government-run schools and hostels. Last year, the government created these committees to tackle the growing number of foodborne illness incidents in residential institutions.
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Ernakulam Collector Pushes Food Label Training for Students 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 26, 2025
Top Highlights Ernakulam District Collector G Priyanka emphasised the importance of training school students to read warning food labels on food packets during a special meeting of the district food safety advisory committee on Wednesday. She highlighted that this initiative will empower students to make healthier food choices. To further promote awareness, the collector urged
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Delhi Schools Gear Up to Educate Kids on Processed Foods and Health 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2025
Key Update The Delhi government directed all government, aided, and recognised private schools to actively educate students about processed foods, food safety, and the risks of unhealthy diets. In a recent circular, the Directorate of Education asked schools to proactively raise students’ awareness of both the benefits and drawbacks of processed foods. Delhi schools must
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