January 19, 2026

Landslide Risk Prompts Protective Netting, Heavy Vehicle Ban on Thamarassery Ghat Road

To stop landslides and ease traffic issues, Kerala authorities will install strong netting above the ninth hairpin on Thamarassery Ghat Road. Heavy vehicles are banned until road widening finishes, and a rapid response system will handle accidents.

January 19, 2026

Norway Builds 27 Km Undersea Tunnel Rogfast Deep Beneath North Sea

Norway is constructing Rogfast, a 27 km road tunnel nearly 400 metres deep under the North Sea. It aims to cut travel time, replace ferries, and boost the coastal economy by 2033.

January 19, 2026

Three Shark Attacks in Sydney Within 24 Hours Leave Two Seriously Injured

Sydney faces a wave of danger with three shark attacks in just over a day. Two victims, including a 12-year-old boy and a man, are critically hurt. Authorities warn beachgoers to stay alert as police close beaches in northern Sydney.

January 19, 2026

Four Missing Near Bhadra Canal in Shivamogga, Search Underway

Four family members went missing near the Bhadra Right Bank Canal in Shivamogga after washing clothes. Police and fire teams are searching, fearing they may have drowned.

January 19, 2026

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Leh, Ladakh; No Damage Reported

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Leh, Ladakh on January 19 at 11:51 am IST. The tremors were felt in nearby areas, but no damage has been reported so far.