NEWS AT A GLANCE
Import of gold down by 10 percent
MMDC, a public sector enterprise, has informed that import of gold during the financial year 2015-16 was down by 10 percent and was 90 tons.
Posted On :08/May/2016 11:07:17 AM
A shocking report: even 106 percent rain will not remove shortage of drinking water
A shocking news report reveals that even if there is 106 percent rain in the monsoon season, it will not help meet the drinking water shortage.
Posted On :08/May/2016 11:02:26 AM
People get affected diseases through loss of sleep
A recent research establishes that the number of people affected by sleeplessness has been increasing. This complaint may lead to many other diseases.
Posted On :08/May/2016 10:56:47 AM
Voters can vote without Voter ID
The Election Commission has announced that the voters who do not possess a voter ID can also cast their votes by showing other Identity Proofs such as Driver’s Licence, etc.
Posted On :08/May/2016 10:53:32 AM
Obesity may be contagious, study
It may be shocking, but true. If you are obese, you may spread your obesity to other slimmer people, claims a new study.
Posted On :08/May/2016 10:47:15 AM
Fenugreek (seeds) brings down the body heat in summer
Fenugreek has the property to bring down the body heat. However, we tend to use fenugreek very sparingly in our daily cooking.
Posted On :07/May/2016 6:18:41 PM
Rajesh Lakhani - No chances for 144 (ban) in Tamil Nadu
There are no prospects of bringing 144 (ban) in Tamil Nadu. If the contestant fails to send election expense details once in 3 days, he/she will be disqualified.
Posted On :07/May/2016 6:15:38 PM
Distribution of applications for medical courses postponed
The Medical Education Council has informed that the distribution forms for joining medical courses has been postponed.
Posted On :07/May/2016 6:05:03 PM
Coolpad Note 3 Plus
Coolpad, the Chinese smartphone maker has now brought a new version of its Note 3 smartphone, this time a plus sized one.
Posted On :07/May/2016 5:12:54 PM
New system for E ITR
In order to make it a paperless office, the income tax department has introduced a new system for E ITR.
Posted On :07/May/2016 4:30:38 PM
Highest growth in BSNL wireless connections
In providing new wireless connections in February this year, state-run BSNL has recorded the highest growth, surpassing all the other players in the industry.
Posted On :07/May/2016 4:28:18 PM
Counselling for post-graduate medical courses on 12th and 13th May
It has been announced that the 2nd stage of counselling for post-graduate medical courses is scheduled to be conducted on 12th and 13th May.
Posted On :07/May/2016 4:09:01 PM
Honda Cars India launches the much awaited BR-V
Honda Cars India (HCIL) has launched the BR-V at a starting price of Rs 8.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Posted On :07/May/2016 3:43:08 PM
Postal voting starts today in Tamil Nadu
Voting by post commenced in Tamil Nadu today (Saturday, 6th March).
Posted On :07/May/2016 3:24:50 PM
Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli
The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic during Summer, 2016.
Posted On :07/May/2016 2:21:26 PM
Fewer sales on Akshaya Tritiya day due to gold price
Gold merchants have mentioned that since the gold rates are soaring high there will be fewer sales on Akshaya Tritiya day.
Posted On :07/May/2016 12:59:19 PM
Weather forecast (May 7)
In Chennai sky condition likely to be partly cloudy. Maximum and minimum temperature likely to be around 36ºC and 28ºC respectively.
Posted On :07/May/2016 12:46:23 PM
No separate entrance tests should be held this year by private medical colleges
The Supreme Court has mentioned that no separate entrance tests should be held this year by private medical colleges for admission to MBBS/BDS courses.
Posted On :07/May/2016 12:39:37 PM
What is Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram: This word is not accepted by Meteorological Centre. However this is considered as Astronomers Account.
Posted On :07/May/2016 12:06:10 PM
Chances of rains in the inner districts of Tamil Nadu
Meteorological Department has mentioned that there could be rains in some of the interior districts of Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :07/May/2016 11:22:51 AM
