NEWS AT A GLANCE
Heavy Rain and Thundershowers in Chennai
The latest satellite images shows that the Chennai faces the cyclonic storm "Mahasen" is nearest 800 kms southeast of Chennai Coast.
Posted On :13/May/2013 10:40:53 AM
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai (Tuesday) - 14.05.2013
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on the following dates in the following areas between 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. for maintenance work. Supply will be resumed before 5.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :13/May/2013 10:20:55 AM
Kapil Sibal and C.P. Joshi take over Law and Railway Ministries
In the wake of the resignations of Railway Minister Pawan Bansal and Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, Kapil Sibal and C.P. Joshi have been given their portfolios in addition to their existing ones.
Posted On :11/May/2013 3:55:28 PM
Cyclone likely in Chennai
The Chennai Meteorological Department has announced that there may be a cyclone in the next 24 hours.
Posted On :11/May/2013 3:44:33 PM
Small tea growers to breathe easy
The Chairman of the Tea Board at Nilgiris M. G.V. K. Bhanu has announced that a committee has been formed to fix a minimum procurement price for green tea leaves (GTL).
Posted On :11/May/2013 3:26:47 PM
University for music and fine arts
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced that a separate university will be established for music and fine arts in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :11/May/2013 3:20:08 PM
Rare species of spider found
Doctorate student John Caleb T.D. has stumbled upon a species of spider that has not been seen in over a hundred years.
Posted On :11/May/2013 3:16:17 PM
Bus drivers to wear helmets
State transport corporation buses that run between the tense regions due to PMK protests will now be driven by drivers wearing helmets.
Posted On :11/May/2013 3:11:10 PM
Hike in diesel prices
The Central government has decided to allow oil companies to raise the price of diesel in view of the heavy losses being faced by the companies.
Posted On :11/May/2013 2:48:54 PM
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world on the second Sunday in the month of May.
Posted On :11/May/2013 2:31:37 PM
Ginger and garlic costliest
The prices of ginger and garlic have risen so steeply, that they are now costlier than other vegetables.
Posted On :11/May/2013 11:34:24 AM
Consumers to avail cooking gas subsidy
The proposal for subsidies for cooking gas cylinders has been approved by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Posted On :11/May/2013 11:18:06 AM
Plus 2 Result district wise result percentage 2013
Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2013 announced on 9th May 2013, TN 12th Toppers 2013 has been announced. Here HSC Result District wise result percentage 2013 complete details.
Posted On :10/May/2013 6:25:31 PM
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai (Monday) - 13.05.2013
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai (Monday) - 13.05.2013
Posted On :10/May/2013 5:43:01 PM
Expert panel report clears air around Sterlite
Lawyers of the Sterlite copper smelting plant in Tuticorin urged the Bench to stay the order to close the facility in the wake of reports submitted by the Southern Bench of NGT claiming that there was nothing wrong.
Posted On :10/May/2013 4:54:40 PM
Certified guides to be available at temples
HR & CE (Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments) Minister M.S.M. Anandan announced that state certified guides will now be available to tourists who visit big temples in the State.
Posted On :10/May/2013 4:49:36 PM
Solar Power tender goes to Welspun
Welspun Energy, a private producer of non conventional power, has won the contract to set up a plant in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :10/May/2013 4:43:08 PM
Tips to reduce cholesterol
Here are a few foods that would keep your cholesterol under check.
Posted On :10/May/2013 4:32:00 PM
Steep drop in Physics centums this year
The number of students who scored full marks in the Std. 12 Physics paper has come down drastically in the past few years.
Posted On :10/May/2013 4:17:51 PM
Patrol vehicles to have CCTV cameras
Patrol vehicles will now be installed with CCTV cameras that will enhance surveillance across the city.
Posted On :10/May/2013 4:07:52 PM
