Leopard Sightings Panic Residents Near Punjai Puliyampatti Hillock; Forest Dept Rolls Out Capture Plan

January 22, 2026

Leopard Sightings Panic Residents Near Punjai Puliyampatti Hillock; Forest Dept Rolls Out Capture Plan

Leopards are often seen at Marayeepalayam hillock near Punjai Puliyampatti, causing fear among locals. The Forest Department sets traps and drones to catch them but has had no success so far.

Kashmir Faces Sharp Temperature Drop, Fresh Snowfall Expected on January 22

January 22, 2026

Kashmir Faces Sharp Temperature Drop, Fresh Snowfall Expected on January 22

Kashmir is chilling as temperatures fall below freezing across the valley. A western disturbance arriving on January 22 may bring fresh snowfall, ending a dry spell in plains including Srinagar.

FIR Filed Against Builders Over Waterlogged Pit That Killed Noida Techie

January 22, 2026

FIR Filed Against Builders Over Waterlogged Pit That Killed Noida Techie

Police filed an FIR against five builders from Lotus Greens and MZ Wiztown for violating environmental laws after a software engineer drowned in a waterlogged pit in Noida's Sector 150.

Brutal Heatwave Hits Victoria, South Australia and NSW with Record Temperatures and Fire Risks

January 22, 2026

Brutal Heatwave Hits Victoria, South Australia and NSW with Record Temperatures and Fire Risks

Victoria, South Australia, and NSW are gearing up for a fierce heatwave with soaring temperatures breaking records. Authorities warn of extreme fire danger and prolonged hot spells of up to seven days over 40°C.

Landslide at Mauao Camping Site: Several Missing Including Young Girl, Rescue Underway

January 22, 2026

Landslide at Mauao Camping Site: Several Missing Including Young Girl, Rescue Underway

A landslide struck a camping site at Mauao, New Zealand, leaving several people missing, including a young girl. Rescue teams are searching debris amid tough conditions.