Koppal district
Cook and Staff Suspended After Worms Found in Karnataka School Mid-Day Meals: Officials Take Swift Action
Dec 16, 2025 08:31 pm CST
Karnataka's Koppal district administration suspended a cook and two staff members after discovering worms in school mid-day meals. Deputy Commissioner Suresh B Itnal personally inspected food storage facilities, implemented stricter quality controls, and ordered district-wide school inspections to prevent future incidents. The contamination, traced to infected dal that should have been discarded, has raised significant concerns among parents about food safety in the school meal program.
Worm-Infested Rice Discovered in Karnataka's School Midday Meal Program Raises Health Concerns
Dec 15, 2025 03:16 pm CST
An alarming discovery of worm-infested rice in Karnataka's Koppal district school meal program has raised serious concerns about food safety standards. Officials are investigating after multiple schools reported contaminated supplies, affecting over 280,000 children who depend on these meals daily. Parents demand immediate district-wide inspections while authorities promise corrective measures to ensure student health and safety.