Kandhamal district
4-Year-Old Dies After Choking on Miniature Toy from Chips Packet in Odisha: A Child Safety Warning
Nov 19, 2025 07:03 pm CST
A tragic incident occurred in Odisha's Kandhamal district where a 4-year-old boy lost his life after swallowing a miniature plastic toy gun found in a chips packet. Despite immediate medical attention at the local Community Health Centre, the child was pronounced dead on arrival as the toy had blocked his airway. This heartbreaking case highlights the dangers of small toys packaged with food items and raises serious concerns about product safety for children.
Tribal Villagers in Odisha Risk Lives Daily Crossing River Without Bridge
Oct 26, 2025 02:35 am CST
In Kadamaha village of Odisha's Kandhamal district, approximately 100 tribal families face life-threatening river crossings daily due to the absence of a bridge over the Budha River. Adults transport children in metal vessels through chest-deep water, while students emerge completely drenched after crossing to reach school. Despite years of appeals for a permanent bridge, villagers claim their requests have been ignored by local authorities, leaving the community without proper access to healthcare and education.