January 28, 2026

Non-AC Sleeper Bus Catches Fire Near Sudur, 3 Injured

A private sleeper bus traveling from Hosanagara to Bengaluru caught fire near Sudur on January 27. Passengers escaped safely by opening windows and emergency exits. Three people, including the driver and conductor, were injured. The bus, owned by Sri Annapurneshwari Travels, was completely destroyed.

January 28, 2026

Massive Avalanche Hits Sonamarg Resort in Jammu and Kashmir, No Casualties Reported

A huge avalanche struck Sonamarg resort in Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday night. Snow buried buildings but no deaths were reported. Authorities had warned of high avalanche risk earlier.

January 28, 2026

Victorian Coroner Links Security at Music Festivals to Riskier Drug Use, Calls for New Guidelines

A Victorian coroner finds police checks and sniffer dogs at music festivals fuel risky drug use. After a 28-year-old's death, fresh harm reduction rules are urged.

January 28, 2026

Leprosy's Pain and Stigma Exposed in Award-Winning Tamil Novel Noiputtru

Imayam's novel Noiputtru reveals the harsh truth of leprosy in 1960s India. It shows patients’ pain, social rejection, and hopelessness amid slow treatments.

January 28, 2026

Supreme Court Plea Seeks ASI Control of Arunachaleswara Temple Amid Historic Encroachment Battle

A Supreme Court plea demands ASI takeover of Arunachaleswara temple, recalling a failed 2002 conservation attempt. Encroachments and political protests blocked heritage efforts. Authorities aim to protect temple heritage and surrounding forest areas.