January 12, 2026

Road Subsidence Near Cyber Towers Causes Traffic Diversion in Madhapur

Traffic near Cyber Gateway in Madhapur is disrupted due to road subsidence. Police have diverted vehicles and deployed staff to ease congestion. Repairs will take 2-3 days.

January 12, 2026

Toll Collection to Start Soon on Kozhikode's NH-66 with FASTag Focus

Toll booths on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH-66 in Kozhikode will open soon. Operators finished trial runs and official rates will follow. FASTag use is encouraged with surcharges for other payments. Locals get special passes and commercial vehicles registered in Kozhikode get discounts.

January 12, 2026

Kerala Increases Food Prices Up to 25% at Government Guest Houses Amid Inflation

Kerala government raises food and beverage prices by up to 25% at Yatri Nivas and Kerala Houses due to soaring inflation in essentials. Prices fixed since 2017 see a sharp increase, impacting daily meals like dosa and biriyani. Rising costs of chicken, coconut, and cooking gas add pressure on caterers and consumers.

January 12, 2026

Karnataka High Court Orders Scrapping of Stalled Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project

Karnataka High Court has ordered the government to scrap the aging Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project after no substantial progress in 25 years. Only 1 km of the 111 km expressway was built, and none of the planned five townships exist. The court called for fresh planning to tackle Bengaluru's worsening traffic and environmental issues.

January 12, 2026

VTU Launches Mobile App to Stop Fake Activity Points in Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has created a new app to stop students from submitting fake proof for activity points. The app tracks students' extra curricular activities with geo-tagged photos and records hours spent, helping maintain fair assessment for degree eligibility.

January 12, 2026

Kozhikode DTPC Fires Workers Over Sewage Dumping Near Butt Road Beach Park

DTPC Kozhikode has terminated workers' contracts after sewage from a leaking toilet block was dumped on Varakkal beach. Authorities have cleaned the area and filed a police case. Nearby food stalls and hotels remain closed for hygiene.

January 12, 2026

Kudumbashree Launches 50 Meat Point Takeaway Counters Across Kerala

Kudumbashree is starting 50 takeaway counters called Meat Point across Kerala. They will serve breakfast, snacks, tea, and dinners including Kerala Chicken brand dishes. Beneficiaries get ₹75,000 financial aid and training is complete. The launch will begin soon in many districts.

January 12, 2026

CSIR-SERC Textile Concrete Reinforces 4 Flood-Damaged Houses in Kerala

Four houses in Kerala’s Ezhikkara panchayat damaged by tidal flooding will be strengthened with special salt-resistant textile concrete developed by CSIR-SERC. This pilot project aims to create climate-resilient homes at a low cost, with monitoring planned through the monsoon season to test durability.

January 12, 2026

Spanish Police Seize Nearly 10 Tonnes of Cocaine Hidden in Salt Near Canary Islands

Spanish police have made their biggest sea cocaine bust, finding almost 10 tonnes hidden in salt on a ship 332 miles off the Canary Islands. Thirteen suspects were arrested in this joint effort involving multiple countries.

January 12, 2026

Vijayawada Marks National Youth Day Urging Youth to Embrace Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings

Vijayawada celebrates the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Youth urged to develop skills, meditate, and follow his inspiring teachings. Competitions held across Andhra Pradesh.