January 1, 2026

Hyderabad Traffic Police Move Ashoka Tree to Ease Traffic Near Trimulgherry Bus Stand

Hyderabad Traffic Police relocated an obstructing Ashoka tree near Satyan Petrol Pump to reduce traffic congestion and protect commuters. The tree was carefully shifted to ITI College grounds, ensuring both road safety and green cover preservation.

January 1, 2026

Dense Fog Hits Hyderabad on New Year's Morning, Visibility Down Till 9 AM

Hyderabad experienced heavy fog on New Year's Day morning, reducing visibility across many areas till 9 a.m. The India Meteorological Department says moisture near the ground caused this fog.

January 1, 2026

APERC Approves ₹4,498 Crore Net True-Up Charges; DISCOMs to Claim From Govt

APERC has approved ₹4,498 crore net true-up charges for Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs for FY 2019-20 to FY 2023-24. The commission asked DISCOMs to claim this from the government, shielding consumers from extra electricity costs.

January 1, 2026

Huge Fire Destroys Three-Storey Plastic Recycling Unit in Thamarassery, Kerala

A big fire broke out early Thursday at a plastic recycling factory in Thamarassery, Kozhikode. Flames took three hours to control. No one was hurt. A pickup van was lost. The cause is still under probe.

January 1, 2026

Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir Resorts Brightens New Year, Weather to Improve Today

Kashmir rings in 2026 with fresh snow at tourist spots like Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Snow fell overnight and into morning. Officials forecast better weather by evening and warn light snow or rain may return on January 2.