NEWS AT A GLANCE
Soon theoretical subjects in painting and sports in Tamil Nadu schools
The news that has come out is form the next academic year the students studying in the schools in the state of Tamil Nadu would have theory classes in painting.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:53:16 AM
Flight services in Chennai severely affected - 12 flights diverted
Today, the festival occasion of Bhogi - the last day of the sacred Tamil calendar month Margazhi - is celebrated by the public throughout Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:43:48 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.152 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.152 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Jan 13, 2018). A sovereign was worth Rs.22952.00 and a gram was Rs.2869.00.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:37:37 AM
Pongal to be celebrated on board Jet Airways
Select Jet Airways flights from Chennai will have a Pongal feast for breakfast and lunch on January 14 as part of the airlines move to celebrate the popular Tamil Nadu harvest festival, Pongal.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:28:06 AM
Wholesale vegetable prices drop, retail prices high
With truckloads of vegetables flooding Koyambedu market, the cost of vegetables has crashed making it a very happy Pongal indeed.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:20:40 AM
Changes in pattern of train services
Due to Line Block and Power Block to facilitate engineering works for construction a Limited Use Subway in lieu of a level crossing between Omalur - Mecheri Road in Salem - Metur Dam section.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 10:54:24 AM
Weather Forecast for January 13 Across India
Isolated light rains are likely to continue over South Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Karnataka.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 9:14:43 AM
Special fare special train from Kochuveli to Chennai Central
Train No.06028 Kochuveli - Chennai Central special fare special train will leave Kochuveli at 02.00 hrs. on 15th January, 2018 and reach Chennai Central at 19.50 hrs. the same day.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 9:12:17 AM
Petrol and diesel price increased
Petrol price was increased by 20 paise per litre and diesel price up by 22 paise per litre with effect from 6 am, Jan 13.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 9:09:03 AM
Vandalur Zoo open on 16th January
During the occasion of the Pongal festive serial holidays, the Vandalur zoo will remain open on 16th January.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 6:34:47 PM
Srivilliputhur Andal temple
Srivilliputhur Andal temple is one of the Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 5:27:36 PM
CMWSSB - drinking water charges to be up by 4 times
CMWSSB (Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewage Board) has provided with drinking water supply connection to 8 Lakh houses in the Chennai Metro City.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 5:06:26 PM
Free coaching classes for UPSC Civil Services interviews
Candidates interested in attending the free coaching classes for the interviews conducted for the UPSC Civil Services recruitment can apply to the Shankar IAS Academy.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 4:26:40 PM
Rains to abate Chennai, Tamil Nadu, dry weather ahead
Many parts of Tamil Nadu recorded light to moderate rains on January 9 and 10. Thereafter, the intensity of rains reduced and during the last 24 hours, only one or two places received rains rainfall.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 4:06:37 PM
Sales of meat banned on 15th January in Chennai
The Chennai Metro City Corporation has ordered the ban on sales of meat on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, 15th January.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 3:59:13 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.136 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.136 per sovereign on Friday evening (Jan 12, 2018). A sovereign was worth Rs.22800.00 and a gram was Rs.2850.00.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 3:54:41 PM
PSLV successfully launches 31 satellites in a single flight
ISRO Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its forty second flight, successfully launched the 710 kg Cartosat-2 Series Remote Sensing Satellite along with 30 co-passenger satellites today.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 3:27:04 PM
The most auspicious time to celebrate Pongal
The most auspicious time for celebrating Pongal on this festival day is between 6.00 AM to 7.00 AM in sunlight or between 11.00 AM and 12.00 Noon during the time Guru Oorai.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 3:05:24 PM
Job stress may develop into diabetes, says study
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University College London suggests that workers who experience an increase in stress on the job over time may be more likely to develop diabetes.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 2:45:24 PM
TASMAC Bars and Shops will be closed for three days in January
The official announcement of the district collector of Chennai, V. Anbuselvan orders the TASMAC bars and shops to be closed for three days in the month of January.
Posted On :12/Jan/2018 2:40:23 PM
