February 17, 2026

Massive Traffic Jam Hits Hong Kong on Last Day of Lunar New Year Flower Market

Hong Kong faces severe traffic jams as crowds flood Victoria Park for the final day of the Lunar New Year flower market. Buses and trams are stuck for hours in Causeway Bay, disrupting public transport and leaving commuters stranded.

February 17, 2026

Meghalaya Registers 57 FIRs After Deadly Rat-Hole Coal Mine Blast Killing 33

Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma announced 57 FIRs after a rat-hole mine blast killed 33 miners. Over 15,224 tonnes of illegal coal seized. Government vows to stop illegal mining.

February 17, 2026

Urgent Repair Needed for Dilapidated Sornavur Anicut Post-Cyclone Fengal Damage

Farmers demand quick repair of the damaged Sornavur anicut on Thenpennai River. The key irrigation structure suffered major flood damage during Cyclone Fengal. ₹39 crore needed, but work stalled. Puducherry and Tamil Nadu governments must act fast to save water and support farms.

February 17, 2026

Forest Staff Capture Crocodile in Kanekal After 16-Hour Operation

A crocodile was caught by Forest Department staff after a 16-hour operation in Kanekal village, Yadgir district. Locals were alarmed after sightings near riverbanks while washing clothes and watering livestock.

February 17, 2026

Old Bridge at Kallampara Transformed into Lively Food Street to Boost Tourism

Kerala's Tourism department converted the old unused Kallampara bridge into a vibrant food street costing ₹98 lakh. The project offers a fresh space for people to relax and enjoy food, with new seating, kiosks, and lighting, attracting more tourists to the region.