NEWS AT A GLANCE
Gold rate decreased Rs.48 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.48 per sovereign on Friday morning (June 16, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22112.00 and a gram was Rs.2764.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2902.00.
Posted On :16/Jun/2017 10:44:54 AM
Prospects of rain in Tamil Nadu today
The Chennai Meteorological Centre has informed that there are prospects of heavy rain in a few places in Tamil Nadu today (Friday, 16th June) due to the formation of a thermal convection.
Posted On :16/Jun/2017 10:39:02 AM
Chennai MRTS services affected
The suburban MRTS (Mass Rapid Transport System) train services in Chennai (operating between each and Velachery) was affected as an overhead wire snapped near the Triplicane Railway station.
Posted On :16/Jun/2017 10:10:07 AM
Advanced reservations for Deepavali travel booking from 18th June
Southern Railway informs that booking will be open from 18th June for the special trains to be run on the occasion of Deepavali festival.
Posted On :16/Jun/2017 10:00:38 AM
Petrol price slashed by Rs.1.12 per litre, diesel by Rs.1.24
Petrol price was slashed by Rs.1.12 per litre and diesel price decreased by Rs.1.24 per litre with effect from 6 am, June 16.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 9:42:18 PM
5 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu get banned
Union Health Ministry has banned 5 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu claiming reasons of poor infrastructure facilities.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 6:28:30 PM
37 New announcements from department of school education
Minister for School Education K. A. Sengottaiyan has made announcements for 37 new feature in the Legislative Assembly today (Thursday, 15th June).
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 6:03:53 PM
Freemasons to celebrate Universal Brotherhood Day on June 24
Freemasonry is the world’s oldest social service organisation; Freemasonry started in England 300 years ago, ie. on 24th June 1717 and came to India in 1730.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 5:30:34 PM
GST effect: Tirupathi laddu and room rent may go up
A situation has arisen with the implementation of GST. The prices of the various offerings to the devotees from the famous Tirupathi temple, the Darshan Tickets, and the rental for the stay will all go up.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 5:12:24 PM
How to carry out name change in Patta?
Whenever any individual sells a property or when the individual buys the property from others, this transaction must be registered.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 4:56:17 PM
Youth can apply for loans to start own business
The Chennai District Collector V. Anbuselvan has announced that the educated youth in Chennai district, interested in starting their own business, can apply for loans.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 4:17:25 PM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 17-06-17
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 17-06-17 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work. Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 3:49:28 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.80 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.80 per sovereign on Thursday evening (June 15, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22160.00 and a gram was Rs.2770.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2909.00.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 3:42:15 PM
Facility soon to edit and print smart family card in e-service centres
The officials have informed that the facility will be shortly provided in all government e-service centers to edit/correct and print smart family cards.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 3:01:56 PM
Monsoon rains finally appear over Tamil Nadu, likely to continue
Monsoon arrived over Kerala with a bang but the nearby state of Tamil Nadu remained rain-free. The state capital of Chennai too did not witness much rains.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 2:42:04 PM
Tunneling works beneath Gemini flyover by CMRL
Tunneling works underneath the old landmark of the city Anna Flyover or Gemini Flyover are to be carried out by the Chennai Metro Rail. Earlier, there were plans for avoiding the flyover.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 2:27:12 PM
Customers to get Rs 5000 for failure of international SIM cards
For customers who unfortunately meet with service failure during an overseas travel, according to Telecom regulatory Authority TRAI’s recent orders, the telecom network provider.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 12:47:39 PM
5 bids offering free set top box to Arasu Cable TV
In May this year, the Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation Ltd had announced a global tender for supplying STBs. Now, it has received 5 bids that provide free set top boxes for 75 lakh subscribers.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 12:44:07 PM
Pre-GST sale by Paytm, 1mg and other online retailers
If the customers make sure that their sellers’ stock on online retail like Paytm get cleared ahead of setting up the GST tax regime, they will get special discounts, according to leading retailers.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 12:40:49 PM
Changes in Chennai Metro Rail schedule
Some minor changes have been carried out in the time schedule of Chennai Metro Rail services.
Posted On :15/Jun/2017 12:31:34 PM
