NEWS AT A GLANCE
Religious Circuit Trains to Connect more Pilgrimage Places
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a public sector undertaking of Ministry of Railways, operates various Tourist Trains for pilgrimage places all over the country.
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 11:55:50 AM
Introduction Of Plastic Notes
It has been decided by the Government to introduce plastic notes in the denomination of Rs. 10/-.
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 11:50:21 AM
Changes will be made in the pattern of train services
Due to line block to facilitate engineering works at Villupuram yard, the following changes will be made in the pattern of train services on 01.12.2014, 04.12.2014 & 05.12.2014.
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 11:18:59 AM
Gold rate reduced Rs.304 per sovereign
The cost of gold has reduced Rs.304 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Nov 29, 2014).
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 10:59:55 AM
Festival special trains
The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic in view of Christmas, New Year, Irumudi, Thaipoosam and Pongal festivals.
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 10:28:30 AM
Celkon Win 400 Available Online at Rs. 4,999
The Celkon Win 400 is now available to purchase from an e-commerce website priced at Rs. 4,999.
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 10:25:14 AM
Special trains
Hyderabad – Kollam – Hyderabad Specials (via. Kazipet, Renigunta, Katpadi): Train No. 07109 Hyderabad - Kollam special will leave Hyderabad at 16.05 hrson 11th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, December 2014 and 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th& 15thJanuary 2015and arrive Kollam at 21.30 hrs the next day.
Posted On :29/Nov/2014 9:47:06 AM
Application forms for cooking LPG gas subsidy under distribution!
The application forms for joining the central government’s direct cooking gas subsidy scheme are being distributed.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 4:20:58 PM
Chennai University Postal Education: Examination Dates announced!
The examination dates for the postal education courses have been announced by Chennai University.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 4:07:24 PM
Announcement by Open University for Ph.D. Courses!
Tamil Nadu’s state government owned Tamil Nadu Open University has been offering full-time & part-time Ph.D. Courses.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 4:01:39 PM
83 centres in Chennai for all-tax payments!
83 all-tax pay counter centres are set to be started in Chennai from 1st December.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 3:55:34 PM
Heavy Rains: schools closed and trains stopped!
Schools have declared holiday due to the incessant heavy rainfall throughout Tamil Nadu. Trains are not allowed to operate on the Pamban Bridge.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 3:17:11 PM
Scientists warning: e-cigarette is 10 times more cancer- risky!
There is a general belief that smoking e-cigarette is harmless.However, it has been found that e-smoking is 10 times more risky in causing cancer.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 3:01:07 PM
Central government’s target to complete details of birth/death before 2020!
Central government has informed that it has set a target to complete gathering of all details relating to birth/death before 2020.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 2:39:50 PM
‘Karthigai Deepam Festival’: Gold Coin prize for devotees with cloth bags!
Thiruvannamalai District Collector, Mr. A. Gnanasekharan, has announced that the devotees who carry environment-friendly bags made of cloth, jute, etc will be given prizes of gold and silver coins through a lucky-draw.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 2:32:25 PM
Pension grievance meeting scheduled on 23rd December!
The grievance meeting regarding pension schemes is scheduled to be held on 23rd December in Chennai.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 2:26:41 PM
PM’s Jandhan Scheme: 10 Crore Savings Accounts to be opened before January 2015!
The central government has set an increased target for opening savings accounts under the Prime Minister’s Jandhan scheme from the original 7.5 Crores to 10 crores.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 2:24:17 PM
RBI meeting on loan debt/policy on 2nd December
Reserve Bank of India has scheduled its meeting on loan policy on 2nd December.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 2:20:24 PM
Urban planning needs to be guided by ‘children’s perspectives’ : Urban Development Minister
Urban Development Minister Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu has expressed concern over ‘harsh urban realities ’ adversely affecting ‘brain development and perspectives’ of young children, particularly, of the poor during their early childhood.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 12:44:24 PM
Upgradation of Railways’ E-Ticketing System
In order to improve the efficiency of the website for booking of e-tickets, a new State-of-the-Art Data Centre has been set up by Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation.
Posted On :28/Nov/2014 12:15:04 PM
