Weak monsoon affects sowing of paddy, ragi in Mysuru district
Tobacco emerges as most cultivated crop this season
Day: August 9, 2026
Stranger sexually harasses Bengaluru woman on video call
Stranger sexually harasses Bengaluru woman on video call
Suvendu Adhikari announces fresh probe into RG Kar rape-murder; claims police had failed to do their duty
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a fresh investigation into a doctor’s 2024 rape and murder. The decision followed a request from the victim’s mother, who is now a BJP MLA. Adhikari alleged police failures in their initial handling of the sensitive case. He also ordered a separate inquiry into alleged cremation lapses. Immediate…
In the 1960s, Florida drained land for a giant subdivision; in 2026, restoration finished after removing 260 miles of roads and plugging 48 miles of canals across 55,000 acres
The Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Southwest Florida has been completed after years of work to restore the natural flow of water across 55,000 acres of wetlands. The project removed more than 260 miles of roads and plugged almost 50 miles of canals. The work is expected to improve wetlands, water quality and wildlife habitat.
City to get first shaded pathway between Hatiasuni Square & Ekamra Kanan
City to get first shaded pathway between Hatiasuni Square & Ekamra Kanan
BMC to provide Rs 500 crore to BEST before Diwali; retired employees to receive gratuity payments
BMC to provide Rs 500 crore to BEST before Diwali; retired employees to receive gratuity payments
Odisha 5th in child adoptions in 2025-26, girls lead numbers: Govt data
Odisha 5th in child adoptions in 2025-26, girls lead numbers: Govt data
Florida homeowner covered a lawn with cardboard to create a pollinator haven
In a remarkable shift toward ecological landscaping, a Florida homeowner has exchanged their traditional lawn for a flourishing native pollinator garden. By employing sheet mulching to effectively suppress grass and weeds, this project not only beautifies the property but also nurtures bees, butterflies, and other essential wildlife. The diverse native plants offer critical resources year-round…
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay reveals father gave him freedom to choose filmmaking, opens up on equation with mother Sangeetha
Jason Sanjay, who has grown up around the film industry, revealed that his father Vijay always encouraged him to explore his own interests rather than pushing him towards a particular career. He also recalled how Vijay supported his decision to study filmmaking overseas. Jason also opened up about his equation with his mother Sangeetha.
Hoboken opens a 5.4-acre park that can hold 2 million gallons of stormwater
ResilienCity Park has officially opened in Hoboken, transforming a former industrial zone into a vital green space. This innovative park not only offers recreational facilities but also enhances the city’s defense against severe flooding. Employing both above and below-ground stormwater storage, it showcases efficient flood-control methods. Supported by federal, state, and county funding, the initiative…