February 4, 2026

HYDRAA Launches Saturday Phone-In For Public Complaints on Encroachments and Lake Issues

Hyderabad's HYDRAA starts a Saturday phone-in from Feb 7 for citizens to report encroachment of public lands and follow up on complaints. Chief A.V. Ranganath inspected Kamuni Cheruvu and plans lake development.

February 4, 2026

Greater Bengaluru Authority to Showcase Citizen-Backed Public Space Projects in Two-Day Open House

The Greater Bengaluru Authority will hold a two-day Open House on Feb 6-7 at Town Hall. It highlights citizen-nominated public space projects for adoption and funding by city corporations under the ‘Bayasidante Bayalu’ initiative.

February 4, 2026

Rajamahendravaram Deploys Thermal Drones to Track and Tranquilise Roaming Tiger

Rajamahendravaram forest officials use thermal drones and 4G cameras to track a three-year-old tiger moving through the Godavari region. A rescue team is set to tranquilise the tiger safely.

February 4, 2026

Cold Weather Delays Cardamom Harvests in Idukki, Cutting Yields and Income

Unusual cold in Idukki slows cardamom capsule maturation to 85-90 days, up from normal 30-45 days. Farmers face fewer harvests and big losses this season.

February 4, 2026

Heatwave Kills Over 80% of Flying Foxes in Naracoorte, Rescue Efforts Underway

An extreme heatwave in south-eastern Australia wiped out more than 80% of flying foxes in Naracoorte. Rescuers saved 180 bats, including 34 weak babies needing long care. Wildlife teams battled soaring temperatures, saving hundreds elsewhere. The crisis adds to losses since January’s heatwave, with thousands dead across the region.