NEWS AT A GLANCE
No Transparency Approach at Metro stations
In the preface of the discussions with the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) about the need for the inclusive development needed by the Disability Rights Alliance.
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 11:32:10 AM
Tirumala hundi collects Rs.2.56 crore
The hundi at the temple of Lord Venkateswara on Sunday netted Rs. 2.56 crore.
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 11:18:09 AM
Women medical officers trained in colposcopy and cryotherapy procedures
Women medical officers are being trained in colposcopy and cryotherapy procedures at the Institute of Social Obstetrics.
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 11:16:13 AM
Milk prices hiked by private dairy companies
The prices of branded milk and dairy products have been hiked by the private dairy companies.
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 11:09:02 AM
Rs 27 crore for construction of own buildings to run Adi Dravidar and tribal students hostels
An amount of Rs 27 Crores has been sanctioned by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for construction of own buildings to run Adi Dravidar and tribal students hostels.
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 11:05:07 AM
Gold price increased
The cost of gold has increased Rs.56 Per Sovereign on Monday evening (Jan 20, 2014).
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 10:59:29 AM
Traffic diversions in Chennai for Republic Day rehearsal
Chennai police has announced traffic diversions in the city on January 20, 22, 24 and 26 during rehearsals for Republic Day celebrations.
Posted On :20/Jan/2014 10:10:39 AM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa hikes pension for priests of village temples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa hikes monthly pension from Rs.750 to Rs.1000 for priests of village temples which do not come under the HR and CE Department.
Posted On :18/Jan/2014 2:21:01 PM
Painting competition for school kids on January 25
Adyar Art Club will conduct conducts a drawing and painting competition for school children as part of its 26th annual day celebration.
Posted On :18/Jan/2014 2:19:35 PM
Railway introduces online booking for retiring rooms
Most of the passengers face a lot of problems in getting retiring rooms on arrival at a particular station.
Posted On :18/Jan/2014 2:17:48 PM
Pulse polio program
The first round of Pulse polio program in 2014 for children in the target age-group of zero to five years will be held on January 19.
Posted On :18/Jan/2014 2:16:08 PM
LPG subsidy increased from nine to 12 cylinders
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi appealed to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to increase the LPG subsidy from nine to 12 cylinders at the AICC meet.
Posted On :18/Jan/2014 2:14:32 PM
Interview for 104 medical services on 21st
104 medical services were launched recently. The vacancies are to be filled. The walk in interview is to be held on 21st of this month.
Posted On :18/Jan/2014 2:09:04 PM
Government hospitals to be digitalized
As a part of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) which is funded by both the State government and World Bank, all the Government Hospitals in Tamil Nadu will be digitalized.
Posted On :17/Jan/2014 3:08:50 PM
SpiceJet to drop Puducherry and Trichy from its network
As part of SpiceJet plan to overhaul its routes in the summer schedule, it has decided to drop Puducherry and Trichy from its network.
Posted On :17/Jan/2014 2:59:15 PM
Regional Passport Office accepts only nationalized banks as address proof
The Regional Passport office does not accept the bank statements of private and foreign banks for proof of residence.
Posted On :17/Jan/2014 2:57:42 PM
Chennai Regional Passport Office issues passport in 19 days
In a letter addressed to director generals of police of various States, The Union ministry of external affairs has mentioned that Chennai RPO issues a passport to its applicants in 19 days.
Posted On :17/Jan/2014 2:55:47 PM
Reserve Bank of India may keep the interest rates steady
The Reserve Bank of India may keep rates on hold at its quarterly monetary policy scheduled on January 28.
Posted On :17/Jan/2014 2:54:06 PM
International medical and humanitarian organization documentary to be screened at Alliance Française
The Alliance Française of Madras will screen ‘MSF (Un) Limited’, a documentary on the international medical and humanitarian organisation.
Posted On :16/Jan/2014 3:19:50 PM
Jet Airways introduces flight to Dammam
Jet Airways started a daily flight from Chennai to Dammam via Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Posted On :16/Jan/2014 3:17:39 PM
