Savukku Shankar Arrested In Andhra Pradesh

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

South India State News

YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested in Andhra Pradesh by a special team of the Greater Chennai Police after he allegedly failed to surrender once his interim bail expired. He was later brought back to Chennai and is expected to be produced before a magistrate in connection with pending

International

Emirates Chennai Flight Returns After Dubai Alert

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

An Emirates flight from Chennai to Dubai was forced to return to India after a drone-related security incident disrupted operations at Dubai International Airport. The incident highlighted the growing effect of regional tensions on commercial aviation, with passengers on Gulf routes facing delays, diversions and sudden schedule changes. Emirates Chennai To Dubai Flight

South India State News

Flights Disrupted at Chennai Airport Due to Smoke

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

Several flights faced delays and diversion issues at Chennai Airport after dense smoke from Bhogi festival fires reduced visibility on Tuesday morning. Officials said the smoke affected runway visibility, causing temporary disruption in flight operations. Smoke Impact on Visibility Local authorities reported that burning of agricultural residue and festival waste in and

South India State News

Chennai Braces for Heavy Rain as Bay System Nears

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Chennai and several parts of Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal moves closer to the coast. The India Meteorological Department has warned that rain activity is likely to intensify over the next two days, raising concerns of waterlogging and local disruptions. An orange alert has […]

Health

Leprosy Cases Persist in Chennai Industrial Zones

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A recent public health analysis has found that leprosy continues to persist in certain industrial and border areas of Chennai, despite the city’s overall low case burden. The presence of new cases, especially among children, has raised concerns about ongoing transmission in specific localities rather than residual infections from the past. Higher Child Cases in […]

South India State News

Chennai-Tiruvallur Schools Shut Amid Heavy Rain

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

On December 3, all educational institutions in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts have been closed owing to severe and persistent rainfall triggered by the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah. The district authorities — Chennai District Collector and Tiruvallur District Collector — declared the holiday as continuous downpours raised fears of waterlogging and disrupted transport. Why

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Cyclone Ditwah Deep Depression May Recurve Toward Chennai

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The deep depression formed from Cyclone Ditwah is expected to change course and move closer to the north Tamil Nadu coast, raising the possibility of heavy rainfall in and around Chennai. Weather officials have issued alerts for four districts as the system continues to intensify over the Bay of Bengal. System Movement and Forecast According […]

South India State News

Cyclone Ditwah Drenches Chennai, Schools, Colleges Shut

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Chennai and its suburbs woke up to the wettest morning of the season on Monday as heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah swept across the region. The downpour disrupted traffic, flooded several neighbourhoods and prompted authorities to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu. Heavy Rain and Weather […]

South India State News

Diesel Train Fire Disrupts Services Near Tiruvallur

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

A diesel-laden goods train caught fire near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu early Sunday morning, causing major disruptions to rail services on the Chennai–Arakkonam route. The incident occurred around 5:30 am, prompting immediate action from fire services and railway authorities. Fire Contained, No Casualties Reported Officials confirmed that the fire broke out in one of the

South India State News

Chennai Seizes 289 Heavy Vehicles After Schoolgirl’s Death

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

In a strong response to a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a schoolgirl, Chennai city authorities have seized 289 heavy vehicles and barred them from operating on city roads for 100 days. The city’s police and transport departments launched an extensive crackdown targeting overloaded and illegally operating heavy-duty vehicles within urban limits. […]