Chennai Live News
Petrol price cut by 32 p/litre; diesel to cost 28 p/litre more
Petrol price has been reduced 32 paise a litre while that of diesel increased 28 paise a litre, the Indian Oil Corporation said in a statement on February 17.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 8:20:10 PM
Watermelons arrive in the market announcing summer
Watermelons have started arriving in loads in the city for a week now, indicating the onset of summer.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 3:55:11 PM
Ammas new free drinking water scheme: 9 places located for purification stations!
As per the Chief Ministers recent announcement regarding the Amma purified Drinking water scheme for the poorer sections of the society, 9 places have been located in Chennai Metro City for distribution of 20 liters of purified drinking water every day to each family in the location.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:31:29 PM
Beachside service road being widened in Santhome
Civic workers have started the road-widening project work on the road that runs from the Light House to Pattinapakkam along the seaside, which was put on hold late last year after fisher folk and activists challenged this project.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:24:10 PM
Circular issued by TANGEDCO in attempt to make local officials work more efficiently.
A circular has been issued by TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation) to local officials stating that they should make random house visits. The circular is a move to deal with the lethargic attitude of the local officials.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:32:55 AM
Online property tax self assessment suspended
The Greater Chennai Corporation has announced that it has suspended the system of allowing residents in the city to assess their own property tax. Tax assessment orders will be issued only after field inspection of the property is completed.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:16:30 AM
Increase in EPF interest
The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya has said that the interim interest rate for EPF (Employees� Provident Fund) has been increased from 8.75% last year to 8.80% for 2015-16.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:11:44 AM
Linking drainage systems could lead to better water management
Experts have said that blocked drains with garbage can be one of the most crucial factors addressing water management, and could contribute to water scarcity.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:01:16 AM
Indias largest food plaza to come up in Tambaram
Indias largest railway food court will come up in the city with more than 25 eatery brands that will serve local and international cuisine and accommodate around 500 people at a time at Tambaram.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 10:27:38 AM
New buildings to have solar power
A Government Order (G.O.) was issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department that says that planning approvals for new buildings will be issued only if they are provided with a solar energy system.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 4:39:56 PM
JB Soft System