January 28, 2026

ICAR-CTCRI Licenses Purple Taro 'Jamuni' to Spudnik Farms for ₹5.9 Lakh

The ICAR-CTCRI has licensed its newly developed purple taro variety 'Jamuni' to Bengaluru-based Spudnik Farms. This taro is rich in anthocyanin and offers yields of up to 2 kg per plant. The deal was sealed for ₹5.9 lakh, marking CTCRI's first tuber crop commercialisation via licensing.

January 28, 2026

AI Robot 'G-Spider' Launched in Thiruvananthapuram for Safe Canal Cleaning

Kerala's Minister M.B. Rajesh launched G-Spider, an AI robot by Genrobotics, to clean canals without human risk. The project honors a sanitation worker's sacrifice and pushes waste management forward.

January 28, 2026

Kolleru Lake Bird Census Begins to Track Migratory Birds and Habitat Health

The two-day bird census at Kolleru Lake started January 28 with officials and birdwatchers counting species and populations. Findings will strengthen conservation of this vital wetland.

January 28, 2026

DRDA Builds First Bitumen Road to Ancient Vishnu Temple in Dharmakondaraja Hills

After decades, tribal villages near Dharmakondaraja Hills get safer access to the Lord Vishnu temple. DRDA has begun work on a 2.6 km bitumen road through the forest, expected to finish in six months.

January 28, 2026

JSS Polytechnic Mysuru to Host 3-Day Inclusive Event with Job Fair and Science Expo for Differently Abled

JSS Polytechnic for the Differently Abled in Mysuru will hold a three-day inclusive event from Jan 29-31. Highlights include a job fair on Jan 29 for differently abled candidates and a Science Expo on Jan 30-31 showcasing innovative projects by students across Karnataka.