Engineering students from Don Bosco, Goa, have designed a rolling bridge; believed to be second such structure in the world. It is also known as the 'Curling' bridge.
Srikanth Kidambi, who recently entered into the quarter finals at the Rio Olympics, won the Super Series Premier after defeating his opponent Lin Dan. He became the first Indian to win a Super Series Premier Men's title.
After months of sever water shortage, Latur's civic body reactivated water supply to the city on August 1. Thanks to the conservation efforts of residents, the water table in the area has also increased.
Rann India Foundation, a non-profit organisation is creating awareness about Hepatitis-B in rural areas. They have covered several villages aiming to educate the masses on measures to control Hepatitis A and B. They also hold blood donation camps.
UNSECO has named Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim, India's first 'Mixed World Heritage Site’. The park has 20 peaks and it houses several forest sub-types and animal species.
A drowning leopard in Maharashtra was saved in a rescue operation that lasted three hours. The incident took place in Pimpalgaon, Siddhanath village, Maharashtra.