January 19, 2026

Kerala Gets 3 New Amrit Bharat Trains, PM Narendra Modi to Flag Off on Jan 23

Kerala will soon see three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train. PM Narendra Modi will officially launch these trains on January 23 in Thiruvananthapuram. The weekly AMB trains and daily passenger service will enhance connectivity across the state.

January 19, 2026

Project X Launches Sexuality Education Campaign in Colleges Across Thiruvananthapuram

The district administration and Kanal Innovations launched Project X to teach college students about sexuality. Surveys revealed most students lack basic knowledge about consent and responsibility. The programme aims to expand and improve sexuality education.

January 19, 2026

Telangana to Auction 137 Open Land Plots in Thorrur, Kurmlaguda, and Bahadurpally from February 7

Telangana’s Rajiv Swagruha Corporation will auction 137 land plots across three areas starting February 7. Buyers must pay earnest money before deadlines in February to participate.

January 19, 2026

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Vows No Voter Left Out in Election Commission Revision

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says no politics will be played over Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision. He promises all eligible voters will be included in electoral rolls and addresses border dispute and political allegations.

January 19, 2026

Supreme Court Stays Order to Shut 1,102 Liquor Shops Near Rajasthan Highways

The Supreme Court on January 19, 2026, paused a Rajasthan High Court order to close 1,102 liquor shops within 500 metres of highways. The court recognized road safety risks but said the sweeping ban needs more judicial review. The stay protects liquor shops while balancing life-saving concerns from drunk driving.

January 19, 2026

Greenland's Ice Melts Fast, Revealing Hidden Lands and Climate Change Warnings

Greenland, mostly ice-covered, is melting fast due to global warming. Viking history named it 'green' to lure settlers. The melting ice signals rising seas and global climate shifts.

January 19, 2026

Grain Discolouration in Keezhaiyur Paddy Sparks Farmer Worries, Officials Say Yield Safe

Farmers in Keezhaiyur block have spotted blackened grains in samba paddy at harvest. They fear a loss in yield and market value. Agriculture experts say this is caused by cold weather and is unlikely to hurt the overall yield.

January 19, 2026

Sabarimala Temple Closes After Record 53 Lakh Devotees Visit; Revenue Hits ₹450 Crore

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple wraps up its busiest pilgrimage season with 53 lakh devotees visiting and ₹450 crore revenue. Temple closes Tuesday, reopens Wednesday for Ganapati Homam.

January 19, 2026

Wild Elephant Electrocuted by Power Line in Chittoor, First Death of 2026

A 30-year-old wild elephant died after touching a live power line in a mango orchard near Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Chittoor. This marks the first elephant death in 2026, as villagers urge action to raise power cables and transformers.

January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia Orders Imams to Promote Marriage, Warn Against Extravagant Weddings

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has told mosque preachers to promote marriage in Friday sermons and warn against costly weddings. The move aims to boost traditional family values and ease financial burdens on youth.