Katihar district
Study Reveals Uranium Contamination in Breast Milk Across Bihar Districts: Potential Health Risks for Infants
Nov 23, 2025 04:26 pm CST
A recent study has discovered uranium (U238) contamination in breast milk samples from 40 lactating mothers across multiple Bihar districts, raising concerns about infant health. While all samples contained uranium, with highest levels found in Katihar district, researchers indicate that 70% of infants could face non-carcinogenic health risks including potential impacts on kidney development, neurological function, and cognitive health. Despite these findings, experts recommend continued breastfeeding as uranium concentrations remain below critical thresholds, with monitoring efforts planned for other states.
Unusable Rs 6 Crore Bihar Bridge: Missing Approach Road Renders Infrastructure Project Incomplete
Oct 09, 2025 01:57 pm CST
A Rs 6 crore bridge in Bihar's Katihar district remains unusable four years after construction began due to an incomplete approach road. The Pasanta Bridge, built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, was designed to connect 10-12 villages to the district headquarters but stands abandoned because land acquisition for a crucial pillar was never completed, highlighting significant planning failures in rural infrastructure development.