VARANASI, Oct. 4 -- At least 50 people, including women and children, fell ill in Ballia after eating Litti-Roti made from Madua (finger millet) flour in Aschaura and Chaukan (Chhata) villages of Ballia district on Friday. On Saturday, 28 of them were discharged from hospital. According to a local, on Friday morning, 50 people had Litti-Roti as part of preparations for the Jivitputrika (Jiutiya) fast. Shortly after, people complained of vomiting, stomach pain and dizziness. They were first rushed to Bansdih community health centre. Later, many were referred to district hospital. Three patients were admitted to a private hospital in Tikhampur. Doctors said the patients were suffering from food poisoning. Their condition is improving now, they said. On Saturday, CMO Dr Abhay Narayan Rai visited the district hospital to enquire about the condition of patients. htc...