January 18, 2026

Sankranti Mahotsavams End with Grand Pujas at Srisailam Temple

The seven-day Sankranti festival at Srisailam's Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple ended with special pujas, colorful flower and fruit offerings, and peaceful darshan for thousands of devotees.

January 18, 2026

Kalaburagi Tops Karnataka Using e-Office for Speedy File Disposal in Govt Offices

Kalaburagi district leads Karnataka in using the e-Office system to quickly dispose of files in government offices. Over 54,000 files were processed in 2025, showing a big boost in efficiency and citizen service.

January 18, 2026

Young Civet Cat Trapped in Chicken Cage Near Horsley Hills Freed Into Forest

A young civet cat caught in a chicken cage at Pichalavandlapalle village was safely released into the forest. The Forest Department confirmed no poaching was involved, calming public concern after the incident went viral on social media.

January 18, 2026

Fire at Karachi Shopping Mall Gul Plaza Kills Six, Injures Over 20

A fierce fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall has killed six people, including a firefighter, and injured more than 20. Parts of the building have collapsed, slowing rescue work. Authorities fear more may be trapped inside the blazing mall.

January 18, 2026

Chitradurga Leads Karnataka in Ganitha Ganaka Phone Tutoring Program for Primary Students

Chitradurga district shines as the top performer in Karnataka's Ganitha Ganaka initiative. Over 2,400 teachers helped 9,000 primary students improve numeracy via weekly phone calls. Parental involvement and teacher dedication have driven strong learning gains in the first cycle.