New research shows that a lightning megaflash extending 829kms took place in the USA in 2017. This has set a record for the longest megaflash recorded in history. New analysis and satellite technology helped scientists recognise this phenomenon. 

To promote screen-free time and encourage reading, a new library has been opened at the Pune International Airport in Maharashtra. Introduced by the Airports Authority of India, this facility offers a variety of book genres such as biographies and fiction, allowing travellers to spend time reading during travel delays. 

A scholarship assisting students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSc nursing), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) has been introduced by Dr Azad Moopen, the founder and chairman of Aster DM Healthcare. This initiative funds the complete tuition fees for these courses, supporting students with financial limitations who wish to study in Dr Moopen’s Nursing College, Dr Moopen’s College of Pharmacy and Dr Moopen’s Medical College in Kerala. 

To ensure truck drivers get enough rest and decrease accidents, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has introduced facilities where drivers can relax and rejuvenate. These facilities, called ‘Apna Ghar’, include beds, restrooms and restaurants and have been established besides highways in India. The initiative will cover more regions in the future. 

To boost the growth of the tiger population in Odisha, the Odisha government intends to bring tigers to the state’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. A special team has been created to assess the sanctuary and ensure the successful relocation of tigers.