NEWS AT A GLANCE
All India Bank Employees Association to go on strike on 20th
There will be national wide strike on 20th by the employees of 5 associate banks of the SBI since State Bank of India announced its merger plans.
Posted On :18/May/2016 1:07:56 PM
Admission forms for medical seats not issued yet, government to take decision
The single window counselling to engineering colleges has taken a hit over uncertainty about medical seats.
Posted On :18/May/2016 12:51:40 PM
Tuesday declared the wettest day in May in six years, more rain to come
Tuesday was the wettest day in May in six years for Chennai. The city recorded 12.7 cm of rainfall in Nungambakkam.
Posted On :18/May/2016 12:41:33 PM
Power Cut in Chennai
There is heavy rain in Chennai due to the low depression in Bay of Bengal.
Posted On :18/May/2016 12:38:59 PM
Incessant showers leave the city irked
As the city sees incessant rain showers, motorists seem irked, combating heavy traffic across roads.
Posted On :18/May/2016 12:19:55 PM
National Disaster Rescue team arrives in Chennai
The well-marked low-pressure area is centered over South-West Bay of Bengal about 90 km south-southeast of Chennai.
Posted On :18/May/2016 12:04:56 PM
Depression is likely to change into deep depression
Chennai Meteorological Centre has mentioned that in next 24 hours there will be decrease in rainfall.
Posted On :18/May/2016 11:54:57 AM
Post offices to now offer loans for two and three wheelers
People who are looking for a loan to buy a new two wheeler or three wheeler can now approach their local post office.
Posted On :18/May/2016 11:51:32 AM
Corporation officials set to tackle flooding to avoid repeat of December deluge
Officials from the greater Chennai Corporation are working hard not to have a repeat of last December’s floods.
Posted On :18/May/2016 11:49:24 AM
Heavier rains forecast for today
The Tamil Nadu State Government has ordered the collectors of Chennai, Thiruvalluvar,Kancheepuram and Tiruvannamalai districts to take precautionary steps since there will be heavier rains today.
Posted On :18/May/2016 11:32:57 AM
Law exams postponed due to heavy rains
Vice-Chancellor B. Vanangamudi has mentioned that the examinations scheduled today for the government law colleges and institutions affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University have been postponed due to heavy rains.
Posted On :18/May/2016 11:04:39 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.80 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.80 per sovereign on Wednesday morning (May 18, 2016).
Posted On :18/May/2016 10:46:23 AM
Chennai Rains - Emergency Helpline Numbers
A corporation official informed that telephone numbers 1913 can be contacted in case of any emergency regarding rain-related problems.
Posted On :18/May/2016 10:16:59 AM
Weather forecast (May 18)
In Chennai sky condition likely to be light rain showers. Maximum and minimum temperature likely to be around 31ºC and 27ºC respectively.
Posted On :18/May/2016 10:01:51 AM
Income Tax filing returns online: up by 68.5 percent in April
The procedure of filing Income Tax returns online has increased by 68.5 percent in the first month of the financial year,
Posted On :18/May/2016 9:55:24 AM
Chennai City records wettest 24 hrs rainfall in May month in 20 years
The rains are widespread across Chennai with ECR belt and Chennai city getting heavy rains.
Posted On :18/May/2016 9:51:42 AM
No evidence of benefits of gluten free diets for those without CD or wheat allergy
A recent study has said that leaving out gluten from your child’s diet even when they dont have celiac disease or CD or wheat allergy may be more risky than beneficial.
Posted On :18/May/2016 9:43:56 AM
Chennai Rains Update - Deep Depression near to Chennai Coast
The Deep Depression is close to Chennai coast, the area around the centre has got very intense convection, soon this will intensify into Cyclonic Storm (if it becomes it will be named Roanu) and move away from chennai coast.
Posted On :18/May/2016 9:40:36 AM
A mixture of red grapes and oranges keeps health disorders at bay, says study
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Warwick have said that consuming a mixture of red grapes and oranges keeps obesity, diabetes and heart disease at bay.
Posted On :18/May/2016 9:33:23 AM
Intense band off Chennai Coast - Its time for heavy spell
Intense band off Chennai Coast - Its time for heavy spell
Posted On :17/May/2016 8:40:54 PM
