NEWS AT A GLANCE
E-hundi facility started in Sabarimala for the benefit of the devotees
With the commencement of the Tamil Calendar month Karthigai, the devotees of Lord Ayyappa all over the country have started doing their penance after garlanding selves for the visit.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 6:38:54 PM
Demonitised notes can be deposited in Post Office Savings Accounts
The Finance Ministry has said that people can deposit the invalid Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination currency notes in their Post Office savings accounts.In an official statement, the Ministry said, Rs. 500 and 1,000.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 6:13:28 PM
FB testing new feature for free WiFi hotspot, say reports
Reports say that Facebook is testing a new feature that will help users find a free Wi-Fi hotspot nearby. This feature is currently available on the app to a limited number of iOS users.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 6:09:34 PM
Jobs: Apply for the posts of Office Assistants in ITI, Chennai
The Chennai District Collector Ms. P. Maheswari has informed that applications may be submitted by the interested and eligible candidates to fill up the vacant posts of Office Assistants before 5th December.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 5:53:49 PM
Facility to issue Digital Life Certificate in E-service Centres
It is planned to issue Digital Life certificates to all pensioners through Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Company.A brief on the press report recently released by Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV company regarding this.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 5:48:05 PM
Toll tax suspended till Dec 2
The Central Government had announced that toll tax would be suspended till December 2 midnight for all National Highways. Following demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes there was shortage of changes.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 5:37:48 PM
SBI reduces bulk deposit rates
On Wednesday, the State Bank of Indi has reduced bulk deposit rates by 1.9 percent, making the most of increased deposits following demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 4:52:44 PM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 26-11-16
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 26-11-16 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 :24/Nov/2016 4:25:50 PM
Transformer 3 Pro T303UA launched by ASUS
ASUS launched Transformer 3 Pro T303UA which has been launched this week has been designed as a 2-in-1 laptop, which weighs 790g, and measures 298.8 x 210.1 x 8.35mm in dimensions.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 4:06:59 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.328 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.328 per sovereign on Thursday evening (Nov 24, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.22432.00 and a gram was Rs.2804.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2945.00.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 3:27:30 PM
Chennai Central - Visakhapatnam weekly express trains will be permanently augmented
Train No.22869 / 22870 Visakhapatnam - Chennai Central - Visakhapatnam weekly express trains will be permanently augmented by one Sleeper Class coach ex. Visakhapatnam from 28.11.2016.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 3:23:12 PM
High engagement posts result in better sales, says study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Buffalo in the US says that for businesses using social media posts with high engagement have the greatest impact on customer spending.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 3:05:40 PM
ATMs with no cash continue to trouble customers
ATMs with no cash continue to trouble customers. In some places there were clashes between the bank officials and customers because of this. The government demonetized the 500 and 1000 rupee notes on 8th.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 1:14:20 PM
Jewellery shops are running in loss
After the demonetization of 500 and 1000 rupee notes, people are not buying gold. The gold merchants are saying that there is a loss to the tune of Rs 200 Crores per day because of this.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 1:08:12 PM
Government servants should submit Prior Intimation Letter to obtain passport
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department of Tamil Nadu State Government has mentioned as follows: In the Government Order No 117, amendments were issued to Rule 24 A of the Tamil Nadu Government.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 12:51:24 PM
Chennai and other places in Tamil Nadu to get rains sometime around Dec 1st week
This is period when i normally put update on rains, sadly this year the update has been on the cold nights. The north interior Tamil Nadu particularly the Krishnagiri, Vellore and Dharmapuri.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 11:57:23 AM
New 500 currency notes to be distributed from today in Tamil Nadu
Majority of the banks in Tamil Nadu will be dispensing the new Rs 500 notes from today.Yesterday the new 500 notes introduced by RBI were dispensed for the first time at Salem district in Karur Vysya Bank branch.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 11:51:09 AM
Medical staff to give treatment at homes
A scheme was medical staff gives treatment in the houses has been introduced in Chennai. The scheme was launched in Chennai on behalf of B Home Health Care.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 11:38:15 AM
78.55 lakh consumers do not pay any electricity bill
Tamil Nadu State Government has mentioned that 78.55 lakhs people did not pay the electricity bills because the government is giving 100 units free to the consumers.
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 11:05:13 AM
Rains in some parts of southern districts
Two low pressure troughs (depression) can be seen over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lankan coast. Because of this, there will be rains in some places of southern districts,
Posted On :24/Nov/2016 10:48:25 AM
