January 3, 2026

Madras HC urges slashing Marina Beach shops to just essentials by Jan 8

Madras High Court is shocked by 1,400+ shops on Marina Beach. It instructs the Greater Chennai Corporation to limit shops to eatables, toys, souvenirs only by January 8.

January 3, 2026

Pathankayam Waterfalls to Get Lifeguards and Lifejackets in New Safety Push

Pathankayam waterfalls will soon have trained lifeguards and mandatory lifejacket use after 20 tourists drowned over the years. The project includes CCTV, barriers, and police help, backed by ₹2 crore funding plans.

January 3, 2026

Kozhikode Corporation stops New Year event at unauthorised centre, later permits after licence issued

Kozhikode Corporation first stopped the New Year event near Sarovaram Biopark due to licence issues and unauthorised construction claims. Hours before the event, the civic body issued a licence, causing protests from environmental group Sarovaram Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi.

January 3, 2026

Historic Bell Tower of 172-Year-Old Secunderabad Church Set to Ring Again

The 80-foot bell tower of CSI Garrison Wesley Church in Secunderabad is nearly restored using traditional methods. The church honors a rich spiritual and colonial legacy.

January 2, 2026

Colorado Woman Killed in Suspected Mountain Lion Attack, Two Lions Euthanized

A woman hiker in Colorado died after a suspected mountain lion attack near Denver. Authorities euthanized two lions and are investigating the rare fatal attack.