NEWS AT A GLANCE
60 percent of the petrol bunks have gone dry
Nearly 60 percent of the petrol bunks have gone dry because of the stop-purchase agitation of the Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association (TNPDA).
Posted On :18/Feb/2016 11:04:29 AM
Urban Tree launches OXYGEN Phase 3
The Chennai based Urban Tree Infrastructures, a pioneer among affordable housing developers has launched OXYGEN phase 3 in Perumbakkam on OMR Road. Oxygen encompasses 636 units with 132 affordable homes in phase 3.
Posted On :18/Feb/2016 11:00:34 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.240 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.240 per sovereign on Thursday morning (Feb 18, 2016).
Posted On :18/Feb/2016 10:57:57 AM
Saveetha University to host Audio-Visual event FRAMES-2016 on Feb 18
Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha University is hosting a Audio-Visual event FRAMES-2016.Photography contest.
Posted On :18/Feb/2016 10:31:30 AM
Superfast special train from Chennai Egmore to Kamakhya
Train No.06124 Chennai Egmore - Kamakhya superfast special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 23.45 hrs. on 20.02.2016 and reach Kamakhya at 23.45 hrs. on 22.02.2016.
Posted On :18/Feb/2016 10:11:20 AM
Power Shutdown in Chennai on 19-02-2016
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 19.02.2016 from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm for maintenance work.
Posted On :18/Feb/2016 9:36:57 AM
Petrol price cut by 32 p/litre; diesel to cost 28 p/litre more
Petrol price has been reduced 32 paise a litre while that of diesel increased 28 paise a litre, the Indian Oil Corporation said in a statement on February 17.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 8:20:10 PM
Soon make toll gate payments through electronic means
The road transport minister Nithin Gatkari has stated that toll charge payment will soon be made electronic. Addressing the gathering at the “Make in India” meet that took place in Mumbai today he said that the payment of toll charges waiting in long queues is soon to turn obsolete.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 6:25:28 PM
Facility to know who we voted for –to be introduced in 17 Assembly Constituencies
The recent development, the facility for the voters to enable knowing who they voted is being introduced in 17 constituencies. It is to be noted that his facility was introduced during the last parliamentary elections in Chennai Metro City.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 5:36:52 PM
Apple has another new address: Hyderabad, India
The company announced today that it has invested $25 million in a new facility in Hyderabad, India. It hopes the 250,000-square-foot space will house 4,500 employees.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 5:29:57 PM
Gold rate decreased in evening of Rs.88 per sovereign
Gold rate today is decreased of Rs.88 per sovereign in Wednesday evening (17.02.2016).
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 4:49:26 PM
Powershut down areas in Chennai (18.02.2016)
Powershut down areas in Chennai on 18.02.2016 (Thursday).
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 4:42:44 PM
Discovery of 2D semiconducting material that could replace silicon chips by Indian-origin engineer
A team led by an Indian-origin engineer from the University of Utah has discovered a new kind of 2D semiconducting material for electronics.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 4:35:51 PM
Watermelons arrive in the market announcing summer
Watermelons have started arriving in loads in the city for a week now, indicating the onset of summer.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 3:55:11 PM
Mobile app to report child abuse launched
Android mobile app which enables users to report cases of child abuse, named as Child Rights Monitor (CRM), and to get information on child rights, request and provide support, was launched on Tuesday, 16th February.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 3:50:51 PM
Outright changes in the Laddu distribution process at Tirupathi Temple
The devotees who come for Sarva Darisanam ticket, 2 Laddu are given at the cost of Rs. 10/-. For the devotees who undertake the pilgrimage by foot for Darshan of the Lord via Srivari Mettu mountain route, 2 Laddus are given at a cost of Rs. 20/- and 1 laddu is given free.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:59:47 PM
Megha Aakash to pair with Vishnu
Megha Aakash, who is making her debut with Balaji Tharaneetharans Oru Pakka Kathai will pair with Vishnu Vishal.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:53:42 PM
Selfie-friendly GF8 camera to be launched by Panasonic
Lumix DMC-GF8, a revamped GF7 with the capacity to shoot selfies thanks to its built-in Self Shot Mode and a 180-degree touch screen will be launched by Panasonic.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:43:25 PM
Ammas new free drinking water scheme: 9 places located for purification stations!
As per the Chief Ministers recent announcement regarding the Amma purified Drinking water scheme for the poorer sections of the society, 9 places have been located in Chennai Metro City for distribution of 20 liters of purified drinking water every day to each family in the location.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:31:29 PM
Cheapest Smartphone The Freedom 251 costs Rs 251 only
Noida-based Ringing Bells is about to launch what is most certainly the worlds cheapest smartphone The Freedom 251 which is priced Rs. 251, and will be available to buy on the companys website from 6am on February 18 and close at 8pm on February 21.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:49:47 PM
