January 19, 2026

Canadian Woman Found Dead Amid Dingoes on Fraser Island, Police Await Postmortem

A 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on Fraser Island, Queensland, surrounded by dingoes. Police confirmed her body was interfered with by the wild animals but will wait for a postmortem before confirming the cause of death.

January 19, 2026

Mysuru–Kushalnagar Railway Project Dropped Over Low Traffic and Environmental Issues

The Mysuru–Kushalnagar railway line has been scrapped by South Western Railway due to poor traffic prospects and negative financial returns. The project also faced strong local opposition over land and environment concerns.

January 19, 2026

Kerala Gets 3 New Amrit Bharat Trains, PM Narendra Modi to Flag Off on Jan 23

Kerala will soon see three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train. PM Narendra Modi will officially launch these trains on January 23 in Thiruvananthapuram. The weekly AMB trains and daily passenger service will enhance connectivity across the state.

January 19, 2026

Project X Launches Sexuality Education Campaign in Colleges Across Thiruvananthapuram

The district administration and Kanal Innovations launched Project X to teach college students about sexuality. Surveys revealed most students lack basic knowledge about consent and responsibility. The programme aims to expand and improve sexuality education.

January 19, 2026

Grain Discolouration in Keezhaiyur Paddy Sparks Farmer Worries, Officials Say Yield Safe

Farmers in Keezhaiyur block have spotted blackened grains in samba paddy at harvest. They fear a loss in yield and market value. Agriculture experts say this is caused by cold weather and is unlikely to hurt the overall yield.