Bhubaneswar, May 23 -- A heart-rending story of struggle and survival has emerged from Banamalipur village under Korei block in Odisha's Jajpur district, where a family is facing severe hardship after its sole breadwinner was diagnosed with blood cancer and became bedridden.

Prakash Kumar Mallik, who once lived a happy life with his wife Manjulata, two daughters, and elderly parents, is now battling a severe illness that has pushed the family into emotional and financial turmoil. Earlier, Prakash used to stay in Keonjhar and earned a livelihood through a sapling business, supporting his entire family.

According to family members, Prakash suddenly experienced unbearable pain in his waist one night and became unable to sit or stand proper...