NEWS AT A GLANCE
Excise duty rate on petrol and diesel cut by Rs 2 per litre
The Government of India has reduced the Basic Excise Duty rate on Petrol and Diesel [both branded and unbranded] by Rs. 2 per litre with effect from 4th October, 2017.
Posted On :04/Oct/2017 9:53:50 AM
Petrol and diesel price reduced
Petrol price was reduced by Rs. 2.63 per litre and diesel price down by Rs. 2.41 per litre with effect from 6 am, Oct 4.
Posted On :04/Oct/2017 9:46:54 AM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 05-10-17
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 05-10-17 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 :03/Oct/2017 7:03:32 PM
Draft voters list: 40.73 Lakh voters in 16 wards in Chennai
The draft voters lists were released throughout Tamil Nadu today (Tuesday, 3rd October). The respective district collectors released the list. Tamil Nadu Election Commissioner Rajesh Lakhani.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 6:56:20 PM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 04-10-17
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 04-10-17 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 :03/Oct/2017 6:01:53 PM
Light Chennai rains to continue to drench the city
After witnessing good rains almost throughout the Southwest Monsoon, dry days are once again back in Tamil Nadu and the capital city Chennai. In general, the state does not record good rains during Southwest Monsoon.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 5:49:28 PM
How good are fruit fats?
Recent studies are now blaming high fructose corn syrup. These studies explain the impact of fructose corn syrup and glucose.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 5:26:13 PM
Traffic congestion continue as Velachery bypass works go on
It was likely that the Velachery Flyover construction would get completed by September 2018. Though works are said to continue as per schedule, there are continuous traffic woes complaining about traffic congestion.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 5:17:16 PM
Simple home remedies for Dengue
So far, no vaccine is developed for Dengue. This is the main reason for people panicking when someone in the family suffer with the ailment. On the other hand, we can heave a sigh for having got a lot of effective.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 4:14:12 PM
More Bengaluru rains to keep weather pleasant
After witnessing good rains in the last 48 hours, Bengaluru rains took a break and in the past day, the city did not record any spell of rain. In fact, rains have been occurring over the city consecutively from the last 3-4 days.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 3:23:30 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.184 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.184 per sovereign on Tuesday evening (Oct 3, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22512.00 and a gram was Rs.2814.00.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 3:16:03 PM
Jobs in Indian Engineering Services
The announcement has been released for the written examinations to be conducted on behalf of UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) to fill up the vacancies of 568 posts in IES (Indian Engineer Service) for the year 2017-18.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 2:48:58 PM
City reservoirs storage
With heavy rains in the catchment areas of city reservoirs during the weekend, there is good inflow of water in the water bodies, thus meeting the need for drinking water for the Chennai City residents.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 12:57:28 PM
Kanchipuram or Tiruvallur to have second airport in the city
About 10 years ago, the State government had said that it has got plans to construct second airport in Chennai at Sriperumbudur.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 12:35:24 PM
Thanks to TN government for listening to our grievances
In almost all the departments, the Tamil Nadu government has made online facilities in the recent years. Of all these, the most useful facility is the online bill payment for all kinds of taxes collected.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 12:27:37 PM
Rain to persist till 6th October: Chennai Meteorological Centre
The Chennai Meteorological Centre has informed that the rain will persist in several places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till 6th October.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 11:37:18 AM
Bank Interest Ratio to be announced tomorrow (4th October)
The central government has been looking forward to some relief through the Reserve Bank of India to get over the prevalent stagnation and recession in the economy of the country.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 11:20:44 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.184 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.184 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Oct 3, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22512.00 and a gram was Rs.2814.00.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 10:48:48 AM
Is it harmful to take tablets frequently for acidity?
Nowadays, it is a routine to buy tablets for the complaint of acidity. However, these will work only for a limited period. If taken frequently, they may even stop the body production.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 10:11:39 AM
Petrol and diesel price increased
Petrol price was increased by 5 paise per litre and diesel price up by 8 paise per litre with effect from 6 am, Oct 3.
Posted On :03/Oct/2017 9:54:41 AM
