-Rediff.com Let us recount some facts to understand the circumstances that led to the death of 23 children at a primary school at Gandaman, Chapra . First, some micro-facts : The primary school struck by the tragedy is a NAV SRJIT VIDYALAYA, a newly created school. In fact, it is a break away from an earlier existing middle school in the village. This school, if you care...
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In 24 hours, 9 newborns die in Odisha hospital -Ajit Nayak & Ashok Pradhan
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-Down to Earth Another incident of poisoning caused by mid-day meal reported from Bihar's Madhubani district Barely 24 hours after 22 children died of poisoning after consuming the mid-day meal served at a primary school in Chapra district of Bihar, one child died and 20 were admitted to hospital after being administered date expired vitamin A dose in Gaya district in the state. Around 40 children of Bigha village were administered vitamin A...
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