January 15, 2026

Thousands Watch Sacred Makarajyoti at Pullumedu in Makaravilakku Festival

Over 9,000 devotees gathered at Pullumedu to witness the sacred Makarajyoti as part of Makaravilakku. Attendance rose significantly with strong safety steps by authorities.

January 15, 2026

Karnataka to Build Lalbagh-Style Parks in Bengaluru North and South

The Karnataka government will develop Lalbagh-style parks in Bengaluru North and South, backed by cabinet nod and Greater Bengaluru Authority funding. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar assures no harm to Lalbagh from tunnel road plans while eyeing a global flower market for the city.

January 14, 2026

Swiss Cantons Ban Indoor Pyrotechnics After Deadly Ski Bar Fire Kills 40

After a tragic New Year's Eve fire at a Crans-Montana bar that killed 40, Swiss regions Valais, Geneva, and Vaud have banned indoor pyrotechnics. Victims will receive emergency payments, while investigations and legal action continue.

January 14, 2026

Iowa State University Visits S.V. Sujith’s Award-Winning Farm at St Xavier’s College

A team from Iowa State University visited S.V. Sujith’s 20-acre Naaden Agro Farm at St Xavier’s College to learn about his advanced vegetable farming, pest control, and traceability system.

January 14, 2026

Veeramangudi’s Jaggery Units Shut Down as Yellow Leaf Disease Hits Sugarcane Crops

Over 100 family-run jaggery units in Veeramangudi, Tamil Nadu are closing down due to yellow leaf disease affecting sugarcane. The village's famed atchu vellam production suffers, putting traditional livelihoods at risk.