NEWS AT A GLANCE
Tamil Nadu government to operate special buses for Deepavali
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has ordered to operate special buses for Deepavali festival celebrations.
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 1:46:27 PM
After Gold and TVs, Government targets perfumes, laptops and clothes
Earlier Central Government had imposed duty on imported gold and LCD TVs. Now an inter-ministerial panel has suggested higher taxes for non-essential imports like clothes, laptops and perfumes with a view to curbing inward shipments and containing the current account deficit (CAD).
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 1:44:45 PM
Heavy rain lashes in Chennai
Yesterday it was very hot in Chennai during the day. At about 10.15 pm there was heavy rain with thunder and lightning.
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 1:08:55 PM
Construction of the centre ramp remains incomplete at Chennai airport
Passengers who come to Chennai airport are put into great distress because the centre ramp construction is not completed.
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 12:39:25 PM
DesignACE 2013 - “Innovations and Ideas for Lifestyle Improvement”
DesignACE 2013 is conducting the Pre-Finals at Sri Sakthi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore and at VIT University Chennai on Saturday, 7th September 2013.
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 12:33:15 PM
Gold Rate Increased Rs.64 Per Sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.64 Per Sovereign on Wednesday Morning (Sept 04, 2013).
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 11:45:59 AM
Income tax raid in real estate companies
Income tax raids were conducted at the premises linked to VIP Housing and Properties, Jubilee Plots and Housing Unit and AM Properties.
Posted On :04/Sep/2013 11:38:18 AM
Pamphlets and Packet size cards to create awareness about Auto fares
To get the new auto fare into practice which is Rs.25 for 1.8 km and Rs.12 for every additional km the government has taken many steps.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 5:07:55 PM
Termination of the contract – Rs. 150 crores traffic surveillance system
The government terminated the contract with the firm which was handling the Rs.150 crores traffic surveillance system with 600 cameras and 272 towers.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 4:59:34 PM
NGOs will soon join hands with CMDA for RWH audit
CMDA Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is planning to involve NGOs to carry out rainwater harvesting audit.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 4:48:51 PM
Monthly updation of provident fund accounts
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EFPO) all set to launch a system on September 6 which will update accounts monthly.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 4:41:54 PM
Wind power generation has reduced considerably
Due to low breeze during the recent times, wind power has come down considerably, as a result yesterday only 15MV power was generated.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 4:31:38 PM
Gold Rate increased Rs.264 Per Sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.264 Per Sovereign on Tuesday evening (Sept 03, 2013).
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 3:53:18 PM
Hyundai Motor India Limited launches its new hatchback Grand i10 in India
India’s second largest car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India Limited has launched its new hatchback Grand i10 in India at Rs. 4.30-5.48 lakhs for the four petrol variants and Rs. 5.24-6.41 lakhs for the four diesel variants.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 2:41:48 PM
Recruitment for Special Police Youth Brigade commenced today
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa with the aim of lessening the burden of state police force has set up the Special Police Youth Brigade.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 2:29:14 PM
Microsoft buying Nokias devices and services unit
Microsoft Corp. is buying Nokia Corp.s devices and services business, and getting access to the companys patents, for a total of 5.44 billion euros ($7.2 billion) in an effort to expand its share of the smartphone market, the companies announced late Monday.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 1:22:19 PM
BSNL launches uniform 3 G speeds
Here is cheerful news for the CellOne connection users. BSNL has now launched uniform 3G speeds for all its users from September 1.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 1:15:43 PM
TASMAC outlets in shopping malls
In order to entice tourists, the TASMAC has decided to open its liquor outlets in the important shopping malls.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 1:01:37 PM
Gold Rate increased Rs.400 Per Sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.400 Per Sovereign on Tuesday morning (Sept 03, 2013).
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 12:48:11 PM
Southern Railway attaches additional coach in Uzhavan Express
Southern Railway has decided to attach a First AC-cum-AC 2-tier coach in Uzhavan Express train.
Posted On :03/Sep/2013 12:42:05 PM
