20 students hospitalised after food poisoning at Tribal Ashram School in Chintoor Agency - The HinduPublished - July 26, 2026 10:09 pm IST - CHINTOORAt least 20 students from the Government Tribal Welfare Ashram School in Somulagudem have fallen ill, allegedly due to food poisoning, after being served the same dal for both lunch and dinner in the Chintoor Agency of Polavaram district on Sunday (July 26, 2026).“The dal intended for lunch was served to the students for both lunch and dinner, resulting in health complications a few hours after consumption,” Integrated Tribal Development Agency Project Officer Subham Nokwal told The Hindu.”“We have admitted 20 girls to the government hospital in Chintoor. They are recovering and responding to treatment,” said Mr. Subham Nokwal, adding that the Ashram School warden has been suspended and an inquiry into the incident has been ordered. A medical camp is also being run on the school campus.Published - July 26, 2026 10:09 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }