NEWS AT A GLANCE
Proposal to extend maternity leave to 26 weeks submitted
The Labour Ministry has said that it is ready to bring an amendment to Maternity Benefit Act to revise the duration of maternity leave from 12 weeks at present to 26 weeks. Women and Child Development, pr WCD, Minister Maneka Gandhi had recently discussed the issue with Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:56:28 AM
Aviation Fuel raised for fifth month in a row
ATF or Aviation Turbine Fuel prices were raised by 5.5 per cent today. This is the fifth month in row that prices have been raised. However, price of non subsidised LPG or cooking gas was lowered by Rs. 11 per cylinder.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:40:19 AM
Foreign exchange reserves fall due to Brexit
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 3 million over the week ending June 24. That was day that Britain voted to leave the European Union, or the EU. The decision triggered a collapse across global financial markets.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:38:50 AM
Reliance Earth 2 smartphone launched in India
The LYF Earth 2 smartphone was launched by Reliance in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 20,999.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:23:16 AM
Swathi killer arrested in Tirunelveli
The police have arrested suspected killer of Infosys techie S. Swathi. On Friday, they made a major breakthrough in the case when they nabbed 22 year old Ramkumar in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:06:25 AM
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai Today (02-07-2016)
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai Today (02-07-2016)
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 9:54:02 AM
The results of the written examination for selection of VAOs released on the internet
The results of the examination for the section of VAO (Village Administrative Officer) have been released on the internet today (Friday, 1st July).
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 5:48:19 PM
Indian bank customers benefit getting Rs 31 crore worth loan
About 150 Indian bank customers have received debts worth Rs 31 crore. There was an event that took place in Chennai yesterday, the Thursday.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 4:48:18 PM
University of Delhi rolls out cut-off marks list
The University of Delhi has rolled out the cut off mark list now. This university has for the first time introduced online application system for the students.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 4:30:56 PM
Rotary Club of Madras East donates 40 Lakhs worth of equipments to Hindu Mission Hospital
Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME), one of the premier Rotary Clubs in Chennai in association with the Rotary Club of Utara Subang Jaya, Malaysia has donated equipments worth Rs. 40 Lakhs.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 2:37:03 PM
Unemployed can now apply for unemployment assistance
Chennai District Collector K Govindaraj has announced that those of the unemployed people who have registered with employment exchange can apply for unemployment assistance.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 2:05:24 PM
Announcement from EPFO - A minimum monthly pension of Rs. 1000/-
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) has officially announced the minimum payment of monthly pension of Rs. 1000/-.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 2:01:16 PM
For the 1st time ever- Advertisement of the film Kabali in an airplane
The advertisement of the Tamil Film ‘Kabali’ starring the superstar Rajinikanth has been painted on an airplane. This is the very first occasion when such a thing is attempted.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 1:02:46 PM
India successfully tests the rocket jointly made with Israel
India successfully tested the rocket jointly made with Israel at the Balasore coast of the state of Odisha.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 12:39:32 PM
Chennai Event : Duchess All Women Car Rally 2016 (10th Jul)
This is a Duchess Car Rally with a difference.Currently in its 15th successful consecutive year, the championship promises a lot of fun and excitement
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 12:11:49 PM
TANCET results declared
Anna University has announced the results of Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2016 were declared.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 12:11:21 PM
Ambedkar varsity receives three times more from last year
It has been mentioned that Ambedkar University has received thrice the number of applications than last year for its various undergraduate courses this year.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 11:35:20 AM
Companies can now get their photo or logo printed inside the postage stamp
The Department of Posts has introduced a new scheme where a corporate entity can now get their photo or logo printed inside the postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 11:22:49 AM
Pre - 2005 Rs 500 banknotes can be exchanged at the identified bank branches only
In order to prevent the circulation of counterfeit notes, the Reserve Bank of India had announced that it will take back the Rs 500 pre-2005 banknotes because of fewer security features.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 11:18:38 AM
Superstar Rajinikanth to become brand ambassador for Prosperous Puducherry
Kiran Bedi after taking over as Lt. Governor of Puducherry is taking necessary steps to make the Union Territory a prosperous one.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 11:04:09 AM
