NEWS AT A GLANCE
100 degrees in Chennai City – August records the highest temperature in 2 years!
4 cities including Chennai recorded a temperature of 100 degrees on Friday, 1st August. At the same time, it also rained in some places like Coimbatore.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 3:34:51 PM
Chennai Metro Rail Project: 2nd Stage of 45 km!
The Chennai Metro Rail Project is progressing at a cost of Rs. 36,000 Crores.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 3:00:38 PM
Sales of unique telephone numbers – Chennai Telephones announcement!
Chennai Telephones are planning to seal the unique and attractive telephone number as practiced in the auction & sale of unique & attractive cell phone numbers.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 2:32:16 PM
100 Additional Small Buses to be expected for South Parts!
Following the announcement on roll out of 100 additional small buses by Chief Minister J Jayalalitha, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited (MTC) has been on track for identifying new routes.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 2:26:01 PM
Fruits to be avoided by diabetics!
It is better for the diabetics to keep a watch on the fruits taken by them. Even though fruits are generally good for health, they sometimes become harmful for the diabetic patients.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 2:20:57 PM
PM Narendra Modi’s daring order: No need for green signatures on certificates/proofs!
In order to reduce the hardships like travelling and extra expenses of the public, the central government has announced that the proofs & certificates need not bear any attestation by public notaries, gazetted officers, etc.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 2:14:38 PM
Remarkable Health Gains of Garlic!
Garlic is notorious as a natural health cure that has extensively been used to nurse various health complaints.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 12:55:55 PM
Railways Take Steps to Promote Religious & Historic Tourism in the Country
The tourism policies are reviewed on a regular basis and new products are introduced from time to time. In the recent Railway Budget 2014-15, a number of tourist trains offering package tours covering special pilgrim circuits.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 11:17:00 AM
Gold price increased Rs.96 Per Sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.96 Per Sovereign on Saturday evening (Aug 02, 2014).
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 10:53:03 AM
Chennaites beware of viral fever
Showers over the past week have resulted in a spike in viral fever and other viral infections in the city.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 10:00:17 AM
Free surgery at Right Hospitals
Right Hospitals, which specializes in cosmetic surgery and reconstructive orthopedics, will offer free cosmetic surgery for people between August 15 and 17.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:55:23 AM
Essay competition on “Eating habits and illness”
The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, is organizing an essay competition on “Eating habits and illness”.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:52:27 AM
Over 17crore idlis sold at Amma Canteen
At least 17.61 crore idlis have been sold in Amma canteens till date, municipal administration minister SP Velumani told assembly on Friday.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:48:46 AM
Valvil Ori festival on August 2 and 3
The annual Valvil Ori festival, flower expo and tourist vizha will be held atop Kolli Hills on August 2 and 3.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:43:35 AM
Six water supply schemes to be taken up
Tamil Nadu Municipal administration and water supply minister S P Velumani said the government has planned to take up six major combined water supply schemes for the current fiscal.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:24:13 AM
New higher education courses introduced in arts and science colleges
In a bid to give a push to the higher education sector, chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday announced launching of 163 new courses in arts and science colleges in the state from this academic year.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:22:05 AM
Cooperative staff included in TN health insurance scheme
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa told the state assembly on Friday that cooperative employees would be bought under the Tamil Nadu governments health insurance scheme.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:20:59 AM
Prepaid auto counter at Egmore
The Government Railway Police has opened a prepaid autorickshaw counter at the rear entrance of Egmore railway station.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:20:01 AM
Change in train services
Southern Railway has announced changes in the operation of the following trains: Train No. 16127 Chennai Egmore – Guruvayur Express will leave Chennai Egmore on August 2, 3 and 5 at 9.40 a.m. instead of 7.40 a.m.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:17:39 AM
Disruption in water supply
Water supply to some areas in north Chennai will be hit on August 4 as the Minjur desalination plant will be shut for repair work.
Posted On :02/Aug/2014 9:16:05 AM
