January 18, 2026

Expressway Toll Plaza Glitches Cause Traffic Jams Despite Faster Bengaluru-Chennai Travel

Users of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway face slowdowns due to frequent FASTag malfunctions at automated toll booths. Delays at toll plazas near Agrahara are causing traffic jams, eating into the time saved on the new route.

January 18, 2026

NDRF 10th Battalion Saves 67 Lives, Handles 80 Operations in 2025

In 2025, NDRF 10th Battalion rescued 67 people, evacuated 1,634, and handled 80 operations including major disasters in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The battalion trains thousands and celebrates its Raising Day on January 19.

January 18, 2026

Boys Dazzle with Powerful Folk Dance at State School Arts Festival

Boys at the State School Arts Festival wowed with folk dances spotlighting historic and social struggles. Bold acts like M.R. Devasurya’s tribute to the fearless warrior Kuyili and riveting performances from Abhishek Anilkumar and Krishnaraj earned top grades.

January 18, 2026

MP Durai Vaiko Demands Tamil Voice Alert at Elamanur Level Crossing

Tiruchi MP Durai Vaiko has asked Salem Railway Division to swap the Kannada voice alert at Elamanur level crossing with Tamil. Currently, announcements are in English and Kannada, causing confusion among Tamil road users. He stresses the need for Tamil alerts for clear safety warnings.

January 18, 2026

Kurnool Police Arrest Two for Stealing 11 Vehicle Batteries in a Month

The Kurnool police caught two men stealing batteries from parked vehicles. They recovered 11 stolen batteries from various autos and tractors after checking CCTV footage.

January 18, 2026

Kerala Milk Production Climbs 10 Lakh Litres; Dairy Expo Unveils New Tech and Farmer Support

Kerala's milk output has jumped by 10 lakh litres. A new survey will track dairy farmers' production to boost accuracy. The Kerala Dairy Expo introduces tech, subsidies, and schemes to aid farmers, especially in plantations and fisheries.

January 18, 2026

Forest Officials Capture 10-Month-Old Tiger Cub in BRT Tiger Reserve

Forest officials captured a 10-month-old tiger cub near Nanjidevanapura in BRT Tiger Reserve. The cub’s health is monitored. The operation to catch more cubs continues with vets and elephants involved.

January 18, 2026

Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel Wins Excellence Award for Painting on Fuel Price Rise

Artist Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel from Kalaburagi wins Hyderabad Art Society's Excellence Award for his mixed-media work 'After Petrol Price' highlighting fuel price hardships. Award includes ₹25,000 and citation.

January 18, 2026

Central University of Karnataka Wins Top IEEE MAPCON 2025 Award

The Central University of Karnataka has won the prestigious Best Large Chapter Award at the IEEE MAPCON 2025 conference, showcasing top student research and technical excellence in microwave engineering.

January 18, 2026

Street Dog Numbers and Bites Rise as Pet Licensing and Vaccination Rules Falter

Street dog populations and bite cases jump, but weak enforcement of pet registration and vaccination rules worsens the problem. Activists call for strict action now.