February 17, 2026

Mysuru Police Crush 378 Defective Silencers from Two-Wheelers in Road Safety Drive

Mysuru police destroyed 378 defective and modified silencers seized from two-wheelers during January inspections. The crackdown forms part of the National Road Safety Month, aiming to stop illegal modifications and stunt riding.

February 17, 2026

Kerala First State to Declare Tide Flooding a Disaster, Aid for Coastal Victims

Kerala has made history by declaring tide flooding a state-specific disaster. This move aims to help lakhs affected by coastal flooding caused by tides and spring tides along its 590 km coastline.

February 17, 2026

Assam Environmentalist Warns of Rat-hole Coal Mines Threatening Forests Near Arunachal Border

An Assam environmentalist has alerted the government about illegal rat-hole coal mines operating near the border with Arunachal Pradesh. He urges upgrading five reserved forests to wildlife sanctuaries to protect threatened flora and fauna.

February 17, 2026

Fire at Karachi SITE Chemical Factory Controlled, Rescue Operations Underway

A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Karachi's SITE area on Tuesday but was brought under control with active rescue efforts by Rescue 1122, Sindh Rangers, and the Karachi Municipal Corporation. Officials continue cooling and investigation work to ensure safety and find the fire's cause.

February 17, 2026

DNA Confirms Identity of Meteorologist Dennis Bell Found After 66 Years in Antarctic Glacier

Human remains found among rocks on King George Island have been identified by DNA as Dennis Bell, a British meteorologist who died in 1959. Found by a Polish team near a retreating glacier, his discovery brings closure after decades in Antarctica.