January 13, 2026

Central Team Surveys Severe Flood Damage to Crops and Roads in Kalaburagi's Kamalapur

A two-member central team visited Kamalapur, Kalaburagi, to assess heavy flood damage to crops and roads. Farmers suffered large losses. Relief efforts are underway.

January 13, 2026

Central Team Inspects Heavy Rainfall Damage in Yadgir; Crops and Infrastructure Hit Hard

A Central team inspected Yadgir’s damaged agricultural fields and infrastructure after heavy rains last year. Over 1 lakh hectares of crops and several roads, bridges, and houses suffered losses. Compensation is underway as per government norms.

January 13, 2026

North City Corporation Sells 300 Kg Compost in Hebbal, Pushes Local Waste Solution

North City Corporation sold 300 kg of compost made from wet waste to Hebbal residents at ₹150 per kg. The move encourages local waste treatment and composting among households.

January 13, 2026

Kerala Opens First Kerala Chicken ‘Snacks Bar’ by Kudumbashree

Kerala has launched its first Kerala Chicken ‘Snacks Bar’ at Vattiyurkavu, run by Kudumbashree members. It serves broasted chicken, snacks, and frozen chicken from Kerala farms, with plans to expand across the state this year.

January 13, 2026

Kollam Court Defers Bail Hearing of Senior Tantri Rajeevaru; SIT to Submit Report by January 19

Kollam Vigilance court has postponed bail hearing for senior Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru to January 19. SIT will file a detailed report on alleged gold misappropriation from temple sculptures by then.

January 13, 2026

German Diocese Regrets 'Slime Jesus' Nativity Scene in Televised Christmas Mass

A German Catholic diocese has expressed regret after a Christmas Eve mass on ARD featured a 'slime Jesus' nativity scene. The unusual portrayal sparked criticism from viewers and politicians, leading the diocese to apologize for hurting religious feelings.

January 13, 2026

Idukki Prepares for Makaravilakku Festival with Strong Security and Services

Idukki district has readied big security and services for the Makaravilakku festival. Police, medical teams, and lights are set to keep pilgrims safe and smooth traffic flow.

January 13, 2026

Karnataka High Court Moves Govt on PIL Seeking Probe Into 74 Unnatural Deaths in Dharmasthala

Karnataka High Court on Wednesday asked the State government to respond to a PIL demanding fresh investigation of 74 unnatural deaths in Dharmasthala village between 1990 and 2021.

January 13, 2026

World Bank: One in Four Developing Countries Poorer Than 2019 Amid Slowing Global Growth

A quarter of developing countries are poorer than before the pandemic, warns World Bank. Global growth slows, threatening jobs and poverty reduction.

January 13, 2026

Manipur Police Arrest 3 Extremists for Fuel Station Bombing in Bishnupur

Three extremists linked to banned groups were arrested in Manipur for a bomb attack on a fuel station in Bishnupur district. The blast caused damage but no injuries. Fuel dealers staged protests demanding better security before reopening outlets.