NEWS AT A GLANCE
Beachside service road being widened in Santhome
Civic workers have started the road-widening project work on the road that runs from the Light House to Pattinapakkam along the seaside, which was put on hold late last year after fisher folk and activists challenged this project.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:24:10 PM
Director Ponram to direct Raghava Lawrence
My earlier two films were set against a rural backdrop, so, I have decided to be different with this one. It will be a city-based story with an interesting flashback, says Director Pornam
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:18:30 PM
Parsi and Maharashtrian food – new restaurants at Alwarpet
Two new restaurants have come up at Alwarpet, in the same building. A Parsi restaurant - Batlivala & Khanabhoy and a Maharashtrian restaurant - Meena Tais at 40, Maharaja Surya Road, Venus Colony, Alwarpet.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:08:14 PM
PIL against online drugstores that sell scheduled medicines
The Madras High Court has been moved by a PIL (Public Interest Litigation) that seeks a ban on online portals that sell scheduled drugs without a doctor’s prescription.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:57:49 AM
OPEC members to meet in Iran to decide fate of global oil deal
OPEC members who assemble in Iran on Wednesday will decide the fate of the first global oil deal in 15 years. They hope to persuade Iran to participate in a deal to freeze output levels. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed to freeze production levels on Tuesday.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:40:27 AM
Circular issued by TANGEDCO in attempt to make local officials work more efficiently.
A circular has been issued by TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation) to local officials stating that they should make random house visits. The circular is a move to deal with the lethargic attitude of the local officials.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:32:55 AM
Gold rate increased of Rs.48 per sovereign
Today Gold rate is increased of Rs.48 per sovereign in the morning.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:24:13 AM
Online property tax self assessment suspended
The Greater Chennai Corporation has announced that it has suspended the system of allowing residents in the city to assess their own property tax. Tax assessment orders will be issued only after field inspection of the property is completed.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:16:30 AM
Increase in EPF interest
The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Bandaru Dattatreya has said that the interim interest rate for EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) has been increased from 8.75% last year to 8.80% for 2015-16.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:11:44 AM
Linking drainage systems could lead to better water management
Experts have said that blocked drains with garbage can be one of the most crucial factors addressing water management, and could contribute to water scarcity.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 11:01:16 AM
CBSE schools in the city offer online application of admission forms
Some CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) schools in the city are working towards making at least some of the admission process online.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 10:51:08 AM
Annual property fair to begin from Feb 19 at Chennai Trade Centre
Confederation of Rea Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) will be organizing their annual property fair, Fairpro, which will be held from February 19 to 21 at Chennai Trade Centre.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 10:39:31 AM
Indias largest food plaza to come up in Tambaram
Indias largest railway food court will come up in the city with more than 25 eatery brands that will serve local and international cuisine and accommodate around 500 people at a time at Tambaram.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 10:27:38 AM
Idea is in expansion spree with 4G LTE
Idea Cellular is set to expand its 4G LTE services in 29 towns of Tamil Nadu including Chennai.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 6:28:50 PM
Survey of smartphone users worldwide
A survey has said that the number of smartphone users worldwide has increased significantly, and that, by 2020, there will a total of 6.1 billion users.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 6:10:12 PM
TRAI makes recommendations for better VoIP calls
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) will set inter connection charges for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 5:49:45 PM
Smartphone at less than Rs. 500 to be launched tomorrow
Indian handset maker Ringing Bells has announced that it will launch a smartphone that will be priced under Rs. 500.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 5:47:35 PM
Better mother care with newer facilities for young moms
During November last year, TeamLease Services, a staffing services company began with a new initiative for new moms.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 5:44:34 PM
All mobile phones to have regional languages soon
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has said that it will make it mandatory for mobile phones to support Hindi and at least one regional language.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 5:39:46 PM
Households to have safer and user-friendly cylinders soon
All the busy women out there cooking in the kitchen, check this out.
Posted On :16/Feb/2016 5:12:58 PM
