A recent study reveals the earliest verified evidence of human settlement on Velanai Island, dating back 3,460 years. Conducted by Thilanka Siriwardana, the research challenges previous beliefs about the Jaffna Peninsula’s habitation. Findings indicate that inhabitants relied on marine resources, showcasing a versatile subsistence strategy and emphasizing the region’s ancient human connections.
This winter, powerful storms along the Jersey Shore revealed the wreckage of the Lawrence N. McKenzie, a wooden ship that sank in 1890. Though the crew survived, the ship was lost to history until recent beach erosion exposed its remains, buried under sand for nearly 140 years.
The Kerala government has disclosed cargo details of the MSC ELSA, which capsized off Kochi. It carried 13 containers of calcium carbide, raising environmental concerns. Confusion about “cash” containers was clarified; they held cashew nuts. Criticism for the slow response mounts as local fishermen report diminished catches, fearing pollution impacts.
