January 6, 2026

Kangra District Imposes Ban on Trekking Above 3000 Meters for Safety

Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh has banned all trekking above 3000 meters to protect tourists. Permission is now needed from police for key trekking routes. Alerts from meteorological department cancel any permission immediately.

January 6, 2026

Swiss Officials Admit No Fire Checks Since 2019 Before Deadly Bar Blaze Killing 40

Swiss officials said no fire safety inspections happened at the Le Constellation bar since 2019, where 40 people died on New Year's Eve. Authorities banned sparkling candles after the blaze and launched a criminal probe into the bar’s managers.

January 6, 2026

Supreme Court Criticizes CAQM for Delay on Delhi Toll Plaza Pollution Issue

The Supreme Court on January 6, 2026, sharply rebuked the CAQM for asking two months to address the pollution caused by toll plazas at Delhi borders. The court ordered an expert meeting within two weeks and demanded quick action to curb heavy vehicle emissions.

January 6, 2026

600 Evacuated After Natural Gas Blowout at ONGC Well in Konaseema

At least 600 people were safely moved from three villages near a gas well blowout in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema. ONGC teams work to cap the well and control the situation.

January 6, 2026

Butterfly Pea Flower Boosts Indian Farmers' Income with Natural Dye and Tea

Indian farmers are turning butterfly pea flowers into cash by selling natural dyes and tea. The blue flower’s unique colour and health benefits are in demand worldwide. Entrepreneurs and women farmers lead the way in Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Bengal, boosting incomes and creating new farming communities.