January 21, 2026

SP Leads Helmet Rally in Dharmavaram After 555 Road Accidents in District

SP S. Satish Kumar led a bike rally in Dharmavaram to spread helmet safety awareness. The district saw 555 road accidents in 2025 with 120 deaths. Officials vow stricter helmet rule enforcement soon.

January 21, 2026

Plastic Waste Used as Household Fuel in Cities of Global South: Study Reveals Widespread Practice

A new study shows plastic waste is commonly burned in homes across 26 Global South countries. Often mixed with wood or charcoal, plastic becomes a free and accessible fuel in growing cities with poor waste services and limited energy options. Though harmful smoke raises health risks, this risky habit persists as families juggle costs and lack alternatives.

January 21, 2026

NASA Radar Reveals Buried US Cold War Base Beneath Greenland Ice Sheet

NASA's radar aboard a plane spotted Camp Century, a forgotten Cold War military base buried deep in Greenland's ice. This surprising find gives rare insight into a secret site hidden under 30 meters of ice.

January 21, 2026

Sydney Water Flags Up to 12,000 Food Businesses Dumping Fats Illegally, Feeding Malabar Fatberg

Sydney Water warns that up to 12,000 food businesses in southwest Sydney could be illegally releasing fats, oils, and grease into the sewage system. This may be causing a massive fatberg at Malabar sewage plant, threatening local beaches with pollution.

January 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Conduct First State-wide Raptor Survey in January 2026

Tamil Nadu will hold its first-ever State-wide raptor survey on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Over 50 forest divisions will join to study raptor populations and protect vital bird habitats.