NEWS AT A GLANCE
No transaction fee for card transactions: ICICI Bank
Since the All India Petroleum Dealers Association had announced yesterday that they will not accept credit and debit cards from tomorrow midnight because many banks had decided to levy Merchant Discount Rate.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 2:30:45 PM
Petrol pumps defer decision to not accept card payments till January 13
All India Petroleum Dealers Association had announced yesterday that they will not accept credit and debit cards from tomorrow midnight.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 2:17:43 PM
Pongal gift is being issued from today to PDS card holders
Tamil Nadu government is issuing Pongal gift pack to all the ration card holders (Rice), Police family card holders, and families of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees residing in camps in the state,
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 12:54:46 PM
Nokia 6 Android phone launched
The first Nokia Android phone has been launched. The Nokia 6 runs Android 7.0 Nougat and it sports a 5.5-inch full-HD display wrapped in 2.5D Gorilla Glass. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 12:49:11 PM
Tips to Save Water
Here are a few tips that will help you save water.Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth - this can save 6 litres of water per minute.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 12:44:10 PM
Railways to set up ATMs on platforms
There seems to be a sign of relief for railway passengers since the Railway department has decided to install 2400 ATMs throughout the country in the railway platforms. Apart from this, in order to increase the revenue.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 12:22:04 PM
PAN card mandatory for all bank accounts
The Income tax department has ordered all the banks to collect the PAN card details from all its customers who are having savings account.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 11:58:53 AM
New rules for adoptions with effect from 16th January
The Central Government will be issuing new regulations with regard to adoption of child with effect from 16th January.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 11:52:02 AM
IT dept asks banks to report pre-note ban cash deposits
The Income Department has asked all the banks to submit the details of deposits made between 1st April and 9th November. Following the demonetization move effective November 9, the tax department had earlier.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 11:28:13 AM
1513 arrested in crackdown against crime in Chennai
The Chennai police arrested 1513 people, including gangsters, rowdies and ganja peddlers, during a crackdown on Saturday and Sunday. In order to curb the increasing crime in the city, Police commissioner S George.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 11:21:28 AM
2017 Girivalam dates
2017 Girivalam dates of om Arunachaleswarar temple,Tiruvannamalai.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 11:11:16 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.32 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.32 per sovereign on Monday morning (Jan 9, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.21992.00 and a gram was Rs.2749.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2876.00.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 10:59:12 AM
Aadhaar must for National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
The Central Government has announced that Aadhar card is mandatory from April to get enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 10:30:15 AM
Tiruvannamalai temple kumbabhishekam festival
Om Arunachaleswarar temple,Tiruvannamalai, kumbabhishekam festival event details.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 9:51:40 AM
SuperHour Scheme from Vodafone
The SuperHour scheme was announced by Vodafone. Under this scheme, the company will offer unlimited 3G or 4G data for one hour at a starting price of Rs. 16 for prepaid customers.
Posted On :09/Jan/2017 9:31:54 AM
Chennai Central - Ahmedabad Navajeevan Express rescheduled
Due to derailment of a goods train at Wihirgaon in Kazipet – Balharshah section on South Central Railway, the following will be the changes in train services on 8th January 2017.
Posted On :08/Jan/2017 10:59:38 AM
Herbal tea recipes for the rainy season
Here are six herbal teas which you can make at home on a cool rainy day.Boil two cups of water and let the water sit for a while. Now heat 2-3 cups of water in a teapot and add crushed mint leaves.
Posted On :08/Jan/2017 10:55:31 AM
How to open an NPS account online?
Now, you can open your National Pension System, NPS, account online through eNPS. Till recently, you still had to submit physical forms. But now if you are opening your NPS account online through Aadhaar, you don’t need.
Posted On :08/Jan/2017 10:51:17 AM
Changes in train services on 8th and 9th January 2017
Due to derailment of a goods train at Wihirgaon in Kazipet – Balharshah section on South Central Railway, the following will be the changes in train services on 8th and 9th January 2017.
Posted On :08/Jan/2017 10:43:59 AM
Significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi
Vaikunda Ekadasi is a festival celebrated to for lord Vishnu in the month of Margazhi that falls between December and January. This festival is celebrated in a grand manner in Tirupati Balaji Temple and at Srirangam Sri Ranganatha Temple.
Posted On :08/Jan/2017 10:28:20 AM
