Odisha Reports 24 Pregnancies Among Minor Girls in Residential School Hostels Over Two Years
Odisha's Legislative Assembly was informed that 24 minor girls residing in residential school hostels under the Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Development Department became pregnant over the past two years. Minister Nityananda Gond reported 15 cases in 2025-26 and nine in 2024-25, with Kandhamal district having the highest number. FIRs have been filed against accused individuals, mostly outsiders. A government study also identified some school staff responsible for earlier cases. Concerns remain over ongoing child pregnancies despite existing guidelines.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 75/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thehindu, oneindia. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 3 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
oneindia broke this story on 25 Sept, 02:32 pm. Other outlets followed.