India, Jan. 12 -- After cases were reported at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khordha district, students of an Adarsh Vidyalaya in Odisha's Dhenkanal district have also tested positive for jaundice.

The education official directed the school authorities to ensure proper hygiene and sanitation on the premises.

Meanwhile, students and parents have alleged the school authorities failed to maintain cleanliness in toilets and provide safe drinking water and hygienic midday meals.

Pruthiviraj Singh, an affected student, claimed consumption of contaminated water on the school premises led to the outbreak of jaundice.

Ashok Kumar Sahu, a parent of an affected student, said the district administration should issue strict directions to the schoo...