Lightning Kills Two, Cows in Mysuru Region

Two individuals and several cows died after a lightning strike amid heavy rain in the Mysuru region of Karnataka. The incident occurred in a village, prompting officials to urge caution during thunderstorms.

Tenkasi Traders' Symbolic Bath Protests Falls Ban

Traders and communist parties in Tenkasi staged a symbolic bath outside the collectorate to protest restrictions on night bathing at Old Courtallam Falls and new entry fees, citing impact on tourism livelihoods.

Yamuna River Shrinks to a Trickle in Delhi, Raising Concerns

The Yamuna River has narrowed to a thin brownish stream at the Delhi-Haryana border, with exposed sandbanks and dry riverbeds allowing people to cross on foot. Experts warn of severe ecological damage due to low water flow and pollution.

Andhra Forms Task Force to Protect Godavari River

Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a high-level environment protection task force to monitor and prevent contamination in the Godavari and other major rivers ahead of the 2027 Pushkarams.

Temple Elephant Lakshmi Shifted from Hampi Amid Protests

Amid emotional scenes and public opposition, Vijayanagara district administration shifted Lakshmi, the temple elephant of Virupaksha Temple, to Kolar for medical treatment. Officials cited health concerns, promising her return after recovery.

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