January 19, 2026

Canadian Woman Found Dead Amid Dingoes on Fraser Island, Police Await Postmortem

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on Fraser Island, Queensland, surrounded by dingoes. Police confirmed her body was interfered with by the wild animals but will wait for a postmortem before confirming the cause of death.

January 19, 2026

Mysuru–Kushalnagar Railway Project Dropped Over Low Traffic and Environmental Issues

The Mysuru–Kushalnagar railway line has been scrapped by South Western Railway due to poor traffic prospects and negative financial returns. The project also faced strong local opposition over land and environment concerns.

January 19, 2026

Greenland's Ice Melts Fast, Revealing Hidden Lands and Climate Change Warnings

Greenland, mostly ice-covered, is melting fast due to global warming. Viking history named it 'green' to lure settlers. The melting ice signals rising seas and global climate shifts.

January 19, 2026

Grain Discolouration in Keezhaiyur Paddy Sparks Farmer Worries, Officials Say Yield Safe

Farmers in Keezhaiyur block have spotted blackened grains in samba paddy at harvest. They fear a loss in yield and market value. Agriculture experts say this is caused by cold weather and is unlikely to hurt the overall yield.

January 19, 2026

Wild Elephant Electrocuted by Power Line in Chittoor, First Death of 2026

A 30-year-old wild elephant died after touching a live power line in a mango orchard near Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittoor. This marks the first elephant death in 2026, as villagers urge action to raise power cables and transformers.