Kerala PSC Cancels Medical Biochemistry Exam to Include Non-Medical Graduates; Protests Erupt

February 14, 2026

Kerala PSC Cancels Medical Biochemistry Exam to Include Non-Medical Graduates; Protests Erupt

Kerala PSC canceled the Assistant Professor Biochemistry exam to include non-medical postgraduates. Medical bodies protest, calling the move arbitrary and harmful to education quality.

Armed Gang Robs Petrol Bunk in Bilikere, Assaults Staff, Flees with Cash

February 14, 2026

Armed Gang Robs Petrol Bunk in Bilikere, Assaults Staff, Flees with Cash

Late at night on February 12, a gang of five armed men attacked a petrol bunk in Bilikere, assaulted staff, and stole cash. Police are examining CCTV and investigating the case.

Mysuru MCC Holds Cyclothon to Boost Cleanliness Ahead of Swachh Bharat Rankings

February 14, 2026

Mysuru MCC Holds Cyclothon to Boost Cleanliness Ahead of Swachh Bharat Rankings

Mysuru City Corporation held a lively cyclothon to raise awareness on cleanliness and citizen participation. The event aims to restore Mysuru's past glory in national cleanliness rankings under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2.0.

Arunachal Governor Flags China’s Border Strategy, Calls for Unified Approach

February 14, 2026

Arunachal Governor Flags China’s Border Strategy, Calls for Unified Approach

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik warns China uses infrastructure and settlements to influence borders. He urges security, development, and diplomacy to work together for peace.

Ten-Month-Old Aalin Sherin Abraham Becomes Kerala’s Youngest Organ Donor Saving Five Lives

February 14, 2026

Ten-Month-Old Aalin Sherin Abraham Becomes Kerala’s Youngest Organ Donor Saving Five Lives

Ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham's organs gave new life to five people, including two children. Her parents’ heroic organ donation shines as a beacon of hope in Kerala.

Devotees Allowed Two Days to Visit Gundla Malleswara Temple Amid Tiger Census

February 14, 2026

Devotees Allowed Two Days to Visit Gundla Malleswara Temple Amid Tiger Census

After initial denial due to the tiger census, devotees were granted two-day permission to visit the Gundla Malleswara Swamy temple in the Nallamala forests for Maha Sivaratri, following the intervention of Minister Pawan Kalyan.

Idukki Cardamom Farmers Alarmed as Heat Hits 29°C, Dry Spell Threatens Crops

February 14, 2026

Idukki Cardamom Farmers Alarmed as Heat Hits 29°C, Dry Spell Threatens Crops

Idukki’s cardamom belt sees unusual 29°C heat and dry conditions in February, raising fears of another drought like 2024. Experts urge urgent irrigation and mulching to save crops.

Vellore Opens New Veterinary Centre for Vaccinating and Sterilizing Community Dogs

February 14, 2026

Vellore Opens New Veterinary Centre for Vaccinating and Sterilizing Community Dogs

A new veterinary centre in Vellore started vaccinating and sterilizing community dogs to control their population. It operates 24/7 with expert staff and treats around six dogs daily.

Indus River Flow Up 8%, Ganga River Falls 17% Since 1980: Study

February 14, 2026

Indus River Flow Up 8%, Ganga River Falls 17% Since 1980: Study

A study finds the Indus River flow increased 8% while the Ganga's flow dropped 17% between 1980 and 2021. Rising rainfall boosts the Indus, but groundwater pumping and less rain hurt the Ganga. Experts warn urgent changes in water use and management are needed in South Asia.

UAE Astronomers Warn: Don’t Use Telescopes for Ramadan Crescent on Feb 17 Due to Eye Danger

February 14, 2026

UAE Astronomers Warn: Don’t Use Telescopes for Ramadan Crescent on Feb 17 Due to Eye Danger

UAE astronomers issue a strict warning against using telescopes or binoculars to sight the Ramadan crescent on February 17. The moon’s close position to the sun and a solar eclipse earlier that day pose serious risks of eye damage.