January 14, 2026

Tanker Lorry Catches Fire on NH-48 Near Vaniyambadi; Driver Burned, Helper Escapes

A tanker lorry caught fire on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway near Vaniyambadi. The driver suffered burn injuries; his helper escaped. Firefighters controlled the blaze swiftly.

January 14, 2026

Kalolsavam 2026 Kicks Off in Thrissur with 14,000 Students and 249 Events

Kerala's biggest school arts festival, Kalolsavam 2026, has begun in Thrissur. Over 14,000 students will compete in 249 events across several venues till January 18.

January 14, 2026

Dense Smog Drops Chennai Visibility to 300m on Bhogi, Flights Delayed

Chennai was covered in thick smog on Bhogi day, January 14, lowering visibility to 300 metres near the airport and causing flight delays. Officials expect fog to stay till January 17 with dry weather returning from January 15.

January 14, 2026

Crane Collapse Kills 22 in Thailand Train Derailment Near Bangkok

At least 22 people died and 80 were injured when a crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand, causing it to derail and catch fire. The accident happened in Nakhon Ratchasima during a high-speed rail project. Rescue work continues amid chemical leakage concerns.

January 14, 2026

Tamil Nadu Starts Vulture Safe Zones to Protect Birds from Deadly Drugs

Tamil Nadu Forest Department has started setting up Vulture Safe Zones to shield vultures from toxic NSAIDs like diclofenac. The first zone is near Moyar River Valley. Strict monitoring and sampling will ensure banned drugs aren’t used. This follows a court case seeking protection for vultures facing mass deaths.