Villages Buzz with Preparations for Sankranthi Harvest Festival

January 6, 2026

Villages Buzz with Preparations for Sankranthi Harvest Festival

Rural areas come alive as families prepare for Sankranthi with new paint, ethnic foods, clothes, and festive fun. Farmers pray for a good crop and celebrate tradition.

All 116 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Fire Identified, Investigation Underway

January 6, 2026

All 116 Injured in Swiss Ski Resort Fire Identified, Investigation Underway

All 116 injured in the deadly New Year's Eve fire at Crans-Montana ski resort have been identified. The blaze killed 40 people aged 14 to 39. Many injured remain hospitalized with severe burns. Police probe the cause, focusing on sparklers and ceiling foam flammability.

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Stop PM Modi's 'Chadar' Ceremony at Ajmer Sharif

January 5, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Stop PM Modi's 'Chadar' Ceremony at Ajmer Sharif

The Supreme Court refused on January 5 to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from offering a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The court said the issue is not legal and advised petitioners to seek relief in ongoing civil suit related to the site.

Agasthyarkoodam Trek 2026 Set for Jan 14-Feb 11, Fee Fixed at ₹3,000

January 5, 2026

Agasthyarkoodam Trek 2026 Set for Jan 14-Feb 11, Fee Fixed at ₹3,000

The 2026 Agasthyarkoodam trekking season will run from January 14 to February 11. The Forest department fixed the fee at ₹3,000 per person. Trekkers need a recent medical fitness certificate and can book online in two phases.

Telangana Housing Board to Hold Online Lottery for 111 LIG Flats in Gachibowli on January 6

January 5, 2026

Telangana Housing Board to Hold Online Lottery for 111 LIG Flats in Gachibowli on January 6

Telangana Housing Board received 2,685 applications for 111 single-bedroom flats in Gachibowli meant for Lower Income Groups. The lottery to allot flats will be held online on January 6, 2026, live on YouTube. Only applicants earning less than ₹50,000 per month were eligible.