Cyclone Fengal Clears: Flights Resume at Chennai Airport

01 Dec 2024

Flight operations at Chennai International Airport resumed early Sunday morning following the passage of Cyclone Fengal across the North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Shiva, a passenger travelling to Abu Dhabi via Air Arabia flight, said, "We have been waiting here since 8 PM last night. I am from Cuddalore...

Chennai Airport: Smoke Erupts From Emirates Flight Headed For Dubai

25 Sep 2024

Last night, an Emirates flight bound for Dubai experienced a concerning incident at Chennai airport when smoke began to billow from the tail of the Boeing 777 aircraft while it was parked on the tarmac. Fortunately, no passengers were on board at the time of the occurrence. Technical Glitch Caught...

Chennai Airport Gold Smuggling Ring Busted: How Many Crores Seized?

30 Jun 2024

In a startling revelation, customs officials at Chennai Airport have uncovered a sophisticated gold smuggling operation orchestrated through an innocuous souvenir shop within the departure terminal. The syndicate, allegedly run by a YouTuber named Sabir Ali, utilized the shop as a front to smuggle a staggering 267 kilograms of gold,...

Tamil Nadu Reels Under Cyclone ‘Michaung’ – CM Stalin Seeks Aid Amid Chaos

05 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu, engulfed by the wrath of Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Michaung,' faces unprecedented rainfall, surpassing historical records set in 2015, stated Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday. Despite heavy rain, the damage is significantly lower this time due to Chennai's proactive desilting initiatives, which prevented severe consequences. Addressing a press...

Ten Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka arrive at Chennai Airport

29 Aug 2023

The Sri Lankan government allegedly released ten Indian fishermen who were allegedly detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday after they had arrived at Chennai Airport. The Sri Lankan Court had previously ordered their release and instructed security forces to start the procedure. The Sri Lankan Navy detained these...

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 5,200 crores in Chennai

08 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs 5,200 crore in Tamil Nadu's Chennai and said that the government's work culture and vision have made its achievements possible. The Prime Minister said that his government works with deadlines and achieves results even before the final date. "Two...

2 international passengers test positive for Covid

28 Dec 2022

Two passengers coming from Dubai tested COVID-19 positive at Chennai airport on Wednesday. The Tamil Nadu Health Department said, "Two passengers who arrived from Dubai tested positive at the Chennai airport today. Both of them hailed from the Alangudi district of Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai. Their test samples have been sent...

10 flights canceled amid cyclone Mandous at Chennai airport

09 Dec 2022

In view of the cyclone, Mandous, and adverse weather conditions over 10 flights were canceled at Chennai airport. "Kindly take note of the Flight cancellations at Chennai Intl Airport on 09.12.2022 due to adverse weather conditions forecasted. Passengers are requested to check with the concerned airline(s) for further updates. #Chennai...