February 9, 2026

Karnataka ASHA Workers to Strike; BJP MP Detained in Metro Fare Protest; Flood Control Project Launched

In Karnataka, ASHA workers plan a strike over unpaid honorarium promises, while BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained during a protest against metro fare hikes. Meanwhile, flood control work started for 37 villages and safety review set for Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium.

February 9, 2026

Bird Flu Hits Annamayya and Chittoor Districts, Culling in Progress; No Human Infection Found

Avian flu confirmed in Annamayya district, with culling active under strict control. Chittoor checks bird deaths. No human cases yet. Officials urge safety and calm.

February 9, 2026

TNPCB to Set Up Fishnet Collection Centres in Tamil Nadu’s Coastal Districts to Fight Marine Litter

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board will launch centres in four coastal districts to collect and recycle discarded fishing nets. Fishermen will get incentives to encourage participation.

February 9, 2026

22,000 Gaza Patients Wait Desperately for Medical Evacuation Amid Healthcare Collapse

In Gaza, 22,000 sick patients are trapped with limited medical care as hospitals are bombed and the Rafah crossing stays mostly closed. Patients face worsening health, shortages of medicines, and slow evacuations based on connections, not urgency.

February 9, 2026

Corteva Stops Making Toxic Enlist Duo Herbicide Amid Health and Legal Pressure

Chemical giant Corteva will stop making Enlist Duo, a herbicide containing Agent Orange and glyphosate, amid long legal battles and health worries. Environmentalists welcome the move as a major win for safety and ecology.