January 2, 2026

Dong Hosts 'Dance of the Dawn' to Welcome India's First Sunrise of 2026

Dong village in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the first sunrise of 2026 with 'Alo Prabhat: Dance of the Dawn', a festival showcasing Meyor and Mishmi tribal culture. The event features music, dance, poetry and a Sunrise Pledge to promote peace and cultural exchange.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu starts All India Tiger Estimation 2026 from January 5

Tamil Nadu Forest Department begins All India Tiger Estimation 2026 on January 5. This large wildlife survey runs until February, tracking tigers and other animals using camera traps and technology.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Revises District Mineral Foundation Rules with Harsher Penalties and Fund Use Norms

Tamil Nadu updates rules for District Mineral Foundation funds. New penalties include extra payments plus 12% interest for mining lease violations. Over 70% funds to aid affected areas and key sectors like water and health.

January 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu Starts All India Tiger Estimation 2026 from January 5

Tamil Nadu's Forest Department will begin phase one of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 on January 5. The survey will run in cycles until February to monitor tigers, other predators, and prey.

January 1, 2026

Bengaluru Hit by Massive Traffic Jams as Holiday Makers Return, Toll Plazas Overwhelmed

Bengaluru's roads snarled badly on Thursday evening as thousands returned from holidays. Long queues formed at tolls on highways, turning short drives into hours-long battles despite FASTag usage.