February 1, 2026

Ongole Bull Breed Faces Extinction as Mechanisation Rises; Statues Installed in City

The famous Ongole bull breed is near extinction due to machines replacing farm work and new dairy cows. Once a pride symbol, now mostly shown at events. Ongole city installs bull statues to remember this iconic breed.

February 1, 2026

Delay in New Thammanam Tank Sanction Worsens Kochi Water Crisis

Kochi’s water crisis deepens as the new 35-lakh-litre Thammanam tank awaits approval. The partial collapse of the old tank worsened water shortages, hitting hundreds of families hard. Officials warn of worsening conditions ahead of summer.

February 1, 2026

South Central Railway Accelerates 18 Big Projects Across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Worth ₹27,342 Crore

South Central Railway is speeding up 18 major projects covering 1,763 km in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, costing ₹27,342 crore. These include new lines, doubling, tripling, and big upgrades to rail routes.

February 1, 2026

Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Union Budget 2026-27, Bengaluru Gets Two Routes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled seven proposed High-Speed Rail corridors, including Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru, to boost connectivity. Budget also allocates ₹500 crore for Bengaluru's Suburban Rail, stirring mixed reactions from rail experts and activists.

February 1, 2026

KKCCI: Budget 2026-27 Stable but Misses Region-Specific Boost for Kalyana Karnataka

KKCCI finds Union Budget 2026-27 stable and balanced but lacking special support for Kalyana Karnataka. They welcome transport and agriculture plans but want more investment focus.