January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Revises District Mineral Foundation Rules with Harsher Penalties and Fund Use Norms

Tamil Nadu updates rules for District Mineral Foundation funds. New penalties include extra payments plus 12% interest for mining lease violations. Over 70% funds to aid affected areas and key sectors like water and health.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Starts All India Tiger Estimation 2026 from January 5

Tamil Nadu's Forest Department will begin phase one of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 on January 5. The survey will run in cycles until February to monitor tigers, other predators, and prey.

January 1, 2026

Bengaluru Hit by Massive Traffic Jams as Holiday Makers Return, Toll Plazas Overwhelmed

Bengaluru's roads snarled badly on Thursday evening as thousands returned from holidays. Long queues formed at tolls on highways, turning short drives into hours-long battles despite FASTag usage.

January 1, 2026

Thousands Visit Hyderabad Temples on New Year 2026 Amid Long Queues and Special Arrangements

On New Year's Day 2026, thousands of Hyderabad residents flocked to temples like Sri Jagannath and Birla Mandir. Devotees waited hours for darshan, dressed in colorful clothes. Temple authorities managed the crowds with extra facilities and security.

January 1, 2026

Traffic Regulated on Thamarassery Ghat from Jan 5 for ₹37-Crore Road Project

Starting January 5, traffic on Thamarassery ghat will be regulated for a ₹37-crore road-widening project. Heavy vehicles will be diverted to reduce jams amid heavy tourist rush to Wayanad.