February 16, 2026

New Zealand Storm Cuts Power to 30,000 Homes, Kills One Amid Heavy Rains and Winds

A fierce storm hit New Zealand’s North Island over the weekend, cutting power to 30,000 homes and killing one man in a submerged vehicle. Flights resumed slowly while emergency teams handle damage and flooding.

February 16, 2026

RCC Work to Begin on Diamer-Basha and Dassu Dams in 2026: WAPDA

WAPDA notifies RCC work to begin this year on Diamer-Basha and Dassu hydropower projects. Construction on both dams advances swiftly to meet deadlines.

February 16, 2026

Ex-Senator Lashkari Raisani Warns Against Balochistan’s Mines and Minerals Act Plundering Future Resources

Nawabzada Lashkari Raisani says Balochistan’s Mines and Minerals Act hands provincial land and mineral control to federal powers. He urges political parties to act or face being forgotten. Raisani promises a people's struggle if the law isn't changed.

February 16, 2026

India’s First National Cow Culture Museum to Be Built in Mathura

Mathura will host India’s first national cow culture museum. The museum will show the religious, cultural, and scientific value of cows and their products. Visitors will see digital models, learn about cow breeds, and enjoy pure dairy at an on-site parlour.

February 16, 2026

Bengaluru Residents Protest Organic Waste Converter Near Homes, Demand Halt from Pollution Board

Residents of Godrej Eternity in Bengaluru have opposed an Organic Waste Converter built close to homes. They want the Pollution Control Board to stop the project over health and safety worries.