Mannanur girls hostel warden suspended

Hyderabad: Mangamma, warden of Mannanur tribal welfare girls hostel in Nagarkurnool district where more than 150 students fell sick after having contaminated food on September 14 night, has been suspended.The authorities took the action following an uproar over the huge number of girls falling ill and many of them still undergoing treatment in various hospitals. Several of them had to be rushed to hospitals in a lorry after they complained of breathlessness and severe stomach pain. Health and food safety officials visited the hostel and collected food samples and also water samples for testing. They went around the hostel and inspected it for hygiene. Doctors, who examined the girls, discharged several girls after they recovered. However, a dozen girls are still undergoing treatment in Nagarkurnool government hospital and under observation.

Food poisoning: 150 girls from tribal hostel fall sick

Over 150 students of Mannanur tribal welfare girls hostel in Nagarkurnool district were rushed to hospitals after experiencing breathlessness and stomach ache following dinner. Some were transported in a lorry, ambulances, and autorickshaws due to the large number of affected students. Students organizations protested and demanded action against the hostel staff. The cause of the illness is suspected to be water contamination. Some students are currently receiving treatment in ICUs, while others have been sent home after recovery.

Karate training for girls of 18 minority hostels

The minority welfare department in Kalaburagi has begun self-defence training for girl students residing in hostels. The training aims to equip the girls with self-defence skills as they often face harassment in public places. The department plans to train 300 students in a month through karate sessions held at various hostels in the district. The training will focus on teaching the girls how to manage mental pressure and improve their physical and mental stamina. The initiative has been launched under the guidance of Kalaburagi's DC and zilla panchayat CEO.