NEWS AT A GLANCE
CM Jayalalitha announces sports scholarship and reward
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha has announced a state sponsored scholarship to C.A. Bhavani Devi, a fencing champion.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 2:37:17 PM
TN fishermen to get distress transmitters to ensure rescue in case of emergency
The Tamil Nadu government has said that it will distribute Distress Alert Transmitters (DATs) to fishermen who go into the deep sea in the Bay of Bengal.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 2:19:30 PM
Half yearly examinations for all classes under the State board are scheduled from today
Due to the incessant rainfall since Diwali in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram, schools and colleges were closed for long time.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 12:12:39 PM
EC to train officials for Assembly poll
The process of training officials at various levels on election management in view of the ensuing polls to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly due in the next three to four months has been started by The Election Commission of India.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 11:57:17 AM
IT Sector to see multitudinous growth in 2016
According to a recent research, a tremendous growth in Information Technology sector in India is likely this year.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 11:34:13 AM
Indo-Japan joint Coast Guard exercise from Jan 15
A joint exercise between Indian and Japanese Coast Guard will be held in the Bay of Bengal off Chennai on January 15 in a bid to strengthen joint operating procedures.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 11:23:27 AM
Pongal festival: A bundle of sugarcane costs Rs 500
If one thinks of Pongal, only the sugarcane will come into memory. On occasion of Pongal festival, tonnes of sugarcane will be transported to Chennai Koyambedu from Cuddalore, Madurai and Salem for sales.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 11:07:08 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.48 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.48 per sovereign on Monday morning (Jan 11, 2016).
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 10:56:17 AM
Trains with speed of 160 kmph are to be introduced in India with vibrant colours
Next year trains with the speed of 160-200 kmph are to be introduced in India.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 10:23:36 AM
Recent research establishes that doing physical exercises watching DVD is harmful
A recent research conducted by a team of professors from Oregon University establishes that doing physical exercises while watching DVD is harmful.
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 10:02:44 AM
Income Tax department to plan communications through e-mail system
The central government has planned to convert all enquiries and details through e-mail system
Posted On :11/Jan/2016 9:57:59 AM
Mumbai CST - Chennai Central express rescheduled
Train No.11027 Mumbai CST - Chennai Central express scheduled to leave Mumbai CST at 23.45 hrs. on 10.01.2016 has been rescheduled.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 4:43:19 PM
TTD invites Devotees for voluntary services
The Managing Director of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD) Mr. Sambasiva Rao has appealed to the devotees with basic computer knowledge to come forward with voluntary services in the Laddu Distribution.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 4:35:33 PM
Train Fares to go up
The central Ministry of Fiance has been allotting special funds for the Ministry of Railways to carry out the various improvement projects.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 4:29:01 PM
No safe limit to alcohol intake
The UK government has said that any amount of alcohol increases the risk of cancer.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 4:24:53 PM
Google and Lenovo team up to create depth sensing phone
Google and Lenovo have announced that they will team up to create a phone that is equipped with Project Tango capabilities.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 4:18:51 PM
PWD to restore heritage buildings in the city
Work has been assigned to restore heritage buildings in the city.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 4:13:35 PM
King Tirumalai Naicker’s birthday to be celebrated every year from this year
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha has said that the birth anniversary of King Tirumalai Naicker will be celebrated throughout the State starting from this year.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 11:53:18 AM
Jallikattu helps native breeds thrive, say breeders
Breeders and sports enthusiasts have said that several breeds of bulls were heading to slaughterhouses before the life of the ban on jallikattu.
Posted On :10/Jan/2016 11:45:28 AM
Ban on meat on Thiruvalluvar Day
The Chennai Corporation Commissioner has announced that there will be a ban on sale of meat in any form on Thiruvalluvar Day that falls to be on the 16th of January.
Posted On :09/Jan/2016 6:00:59 PM
