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Mumbai Monorail Breakdown Strands 580 Passengers

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

A Mumbai Monorail carrying more than 580 passengers came to a halt on August 19 during heavy rains. The incident occurred around 6:38 pm between Chembur (Mysore Colony) and Bhakti Park stations after a technical snag disrupted power supply. The stoppage left the elevated train stranded for nearly three hours, causing panic among passengers. Overcrowding […]

South India State News

Well Water Under Scrutiny Amid Surge in Rare Amoebic Infections

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Kerala’s health authorities have issued a high-alert following a rise in cases of a rare and deadly brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. The disease is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba,” which typically thrives in warm freshwater sources. However, officials now suspect that domestic well water—especially if

North India State News

Bomb Threat Emails Lead to Evacuations at Delhi Schools

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Several schools in Delhi, including DPS Dwarka, Modern Convent School, and ShreeRam World School in Dwarka’s Sector 10, received bomb threat emails early Monday morning. Immediate safety measures were taken: students and staff were evacuated, alerting police, bomb disposal squads, and emergency services. Security searches were launched across all affected premises.

North India State News

Delhi CM Hails UER-II as “Investment in Future”

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during a site visit on Saturday, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the development of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). She described it as more than a road — calling it an “investment in the future of Delhi” that will improve traffic flow, cut travel times dramatically, and raise the quality […]

South India State News

ED Raids TN Minister Periyasamy and Son

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out search operations on Saturday at multiple properties linked to Tamil Nadu Rural Development Minister I. Periyasamy and his son, I. P. Senthilkumar, who is also a DMK MLA. The action was part of an ongoing money-laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Scope of the Raids […]

North India State News

Omar Abdullah Launches J&K Statehood Signature Drive

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

In his Independence Day address at Bakshi Stadium, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced an eight-week signature campaign across the Union Territory. The initiative is aimed at mobilizing public support for restoring full statehood to J&K. Supreme Court Flags Security Concerns The campaign comes after a Supreme Court hearing on August 14, where […]

North India State News

Atal Canteens in Delhi to Offer Meals at ₹5

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

In her first Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta announced the launch of Atal Canteens across the city, where workers and vulnerable populations will receive a full meal for just ₹5. Affordable Meal Scheme The initiative plans to set up around 100 canteens, prioritizing locations in slum clusters and construction zones. The goal […]

North India State News

Cloudburst in Kishtwar Kills Over 50, Dozens Missing

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

A devastating cloudburst in Chositi village, located on the Machail Mata pilgrimage route, has claimed at least 56 lives. More than 300 people have been rescued, while over 250 remain missing. The disaster struck around 11:30 a.m., catching pilgrims and locals off guard during lunch near a community kitchen and security post. Disaster Strikes Harshly […]

North India State News

Cloudburst in Kishtwar Claiming Dozens of Lives

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

A sudden cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Jammu & Kashmir’s remote Kishtwar district, triggering devastating flash floods during the Machail Mata pilgrimage. The disaster has claimed dozens of lives and injured many more. Death Toll and Casualties Initial estimates confirmed at least 38 fatalities, including two CISF personnel. Dozens of others were wounded, many

South India State News

3.1-Magnitude Quake Jolts Qutbullapur in Telangana

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Early Thursday morning, a mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded near Qutbullapur village in Vikarabad district, Telangana. The tremor struck at approximately 3:56 a.m. and lasted only a few seconds. Quake Details The National Centre for Seismology reported the epicentre in farmland west of Qutbullapur, at an estimated depth of 10 […]