January 10, 2026

Wild Elephant Kills Two More in Jharkhand; Death Toll Reaches 17 in Nine Days

A wild elephant in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district killed two more people, including a minor, on January 9. The tusker’s attacks have claimed 17 lives in nine days. Forest officials are working hard to control the rogue elephant using drones and tranquilizers.

January 9, 2026

Karnataka Govt Forms Greater Mysuru City Corporation Covering 341.44 Sq Km

Karnataka government has officially expanded Mysuru City limits to create Greater Mysuru City Corporation. It now covers 341.44 sq km including Mysuru, Hootagalli, and nearby villages. Public feedback invited for 30 days before final approval.

January 9, 2026

Activists Urge Supreme Court for Humane Stray Dog Management Amid Rising Attacks

Animal rights activists ask India’s Supreme Court to soften its order on stray dogs and suggest kinder ways to handle the problem. They highlight attacks on dog feeders and call for municipal accountability and better sterilisation tracking.

January 9, 2026

Traffic Chaos Hits Chandapura-Attibele on Hosur Road Amid Ongoing NHAI Roadworks

Ongoing roadworks on Chandapura-Attibele stretch cause massive traffic jams, with delays over an hour and bottlenecks reaching Attibele toll plaza. Residents warn of emergency service delays.

January 9, 2026

Bhumi Pednekkar, PETA Donate Mechanical Elephant to Cherukunnu Temple

Actor Bhumi Pednekkar and PETA India have donated a 3-metre-tall mechanical elephant named Cherukunnu Karthikeyan to a temple in Thrissur. This move supports animal welfare by avoiding real elephants in rituals.