NEWS AT A GLANCE
FLY OVER IN PORUR FINALLY
The state highways department has finally decided to build fly over at Arcot Road – Mount Poonamellee highway junction at Porur. The work is expected to start this week. A Four lane project at a cost of Rs 35 Crores is launched by ground breaking ceremony on Thursday.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 5:06:47 AM
NEW TWO RUPEE COIN IN CHENNAI
The new Two Rupee coin in Ferritic Stainless steel would have the face of Louis Braille and his name written in Braille on one side and the other side would have as usual the value of the coin.. Louis Braille is the inventor of language developed for the visually impaired persons.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:47:59 AM
BIO-SAFETY OF GM MOSQUITO IS NOT CONFIRMED YET
S Elango, the Director of Public Health said bio-safety of Genetically Modified mosquitoes being developed by the researches worldwide to fight diseases like Malaria, Chikungunya, Dengue and vector- borne diseases need clarification. Unless the concerned bodies clarify and directorate becomes sure, they will not recommend GM Mosquitoes to Government for application.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:38:20 AM
MORE ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMILNADU
As per P Mannar Jawahar, Vice Chancellor, Anna University and Regional Chairman, AICTE, around 100 applications have been received for starting new Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu. With last date for application has been extended to 28th February more application are expected to be submitted.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:11:23 AM
SRM UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT NANO-SCIENCE CONFERENCE
SRM University has planned to conduct three day Nano-Science International Conference from 24th of February. International conference on Nano-science and Nano-Technology- ICONN 2010 is organized by the Physics department of the University
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 3:49:42 AM
CHENNAI MARATHON WON BY A KENYAN.
Chennai Marathon 2010 held at marina on Sunday was organized by the Sports Authority of India. Participants included were national and international athletes. Augustine Rona of Kenya won the event clocking two hours 14 minutes, who was also the winner of Pune Marathon. Santhosh Kumar of UP came second.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:45:28 AM
TCS ANNUAL QUIZ PROGRAMME FOR CORPORATION SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TCS Maitree Eureka physics quiz programme is an annual event, which started last year. More than 560 students from 250 Corporation schools and Government aided schools participated through their nominated teams .
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:36:51 AM
OVER BRIDGE WORK AT RED HILLS ON CHENNAI- KOLKATA HIGHWAY FAST TRACKED.
The over bridge work near Puzal Lake at Red hills on Chennai – Kolkata highway has commenced and is speeded up . The project cost estimated to be around Rs 6.5 Crores and is expected to ease traffic moving into AP. Chief Minister Karunanidhi has ordered the completion of the project by the end of March.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:27:17 AM
CBSE ANNUAL COUNSELING PROGRAMME OVER TOLL FREE NUMBER.
In order to help students from being stressed, the CBSE board has launched counseling programme with Toll –free helpline 1800 11 7002 . This is only for Examination related questions.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 1:46:48 AM
NO RESTRICTION TO STUDENTS’ VISA TO US: US ENVOY.
Vice Consul for the US Consulate General in Chennai, Mr. Benesh said that US has no plans to restrict visas to students going to study in the US. . He spoke in the Education Expo which was conducted in Chennai. Currently it is estimated that annually about one lakh students go to the US to study and the number is increasing.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 1:26:22 AM
DEVELOPMENT WORKS BY CORPORATION.
Chennai Corporation has embarked on 85 developmental projects in Chennai. Some of the projects are development of Parks, Schools, health centers, and many more.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 1:04:28 AM
CANCERCON 2010, THREE DAY CONCLAVE OPENED.
he Vice Chancellor, Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Dr Mayil Vahanan Natarajan inaugurated the Cancercon 02010 a three day medical conclave of Clinicians and scientists hosted by the Department of Bio- Technology, IIT –M and the Cancer Research and Relief Trust [CRRT}.
Posted On :19/Feb/2010 2:36:35 AM
SPECIAL TRAIN TO NAGERKOIL.
Southern Railway has announced weekly special train to Nagerkoil from February 25 th March 26th, 2010. The train Chennai – Nagerkoil - No; 0625 – on Thursday s will start from Egmore at 08 PM and reach Nagerkoil the next day morning at 11 AM.
Posted On :19/Feb/2010 1:57:43 AM
DESALINATION PLANT IN NEMMELI TO BE COMPLETED BY 2011.
The Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin announced that work order for Desalination plant had been issued. The plant is to come up on 40 acre site at a cost Rs 533 Crore. The work is expected to start soon, has been scheduled to be completed by December, 2011 according to Stalin.
Posted On :19/Feb/2010 1:41:55 AM
COUNSELING FOR PLUS II STUDENT. AN INITIATIVE BY GOVERNMENT.
The commissionerate for Employment and Training has initiated through BSNL a counseling programme for 12th Standard students. A student can dial Toll-free BSNL helpline - 12799 from 18th February to 256thFebruary[excepting 21st February] from their Landline and mobile phones during 10.30 AM to 2.30 PM for free counseling by experts on employment opportunities and higher education.
Posted On :19/Feb/2010 1:21:13 AM
STALIN INAUGURATES MATERNAL AND NEONATAL DIAGNOSTIC LAB.
The Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated Perkin-Elmer’ first Maternal and neonatal diagnostic laboratory in the country in association with Medi Scan systems. The laboratory features advanced technologies for diagnosing commonly occurring health problems.
Posted On :19/Feb/2010 1:04:28 AM
NORTH CHENNAI COAST LESS VULNERABLE TO TSUNAMI.
J Radhakrishnan, Assistant Director [Head Disaster Management], UNDP India was speaking in the inaugural function of the International workshop on Local Climate and disaster resilience in Chennai.
Posted On :19/Feb/2010 12:45:59 AM
Matriculation schools in the city to resume admission
The School Education Department two months had issued instructions to the Matriculation schools in the city not o issues application forms for admission. In a meeting held with the principals and school heads on Wednesday the department has directed the schools to resume admission.
Posted On :18/Feb/2010 9:14:23 AM
CHIEF MINISTER TO DISTRIBUTE SPECTACLES TO SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Mayor, Chennai Corporation M Subramanian announced that the Chief Minister will distribute spectacles to 4000 Corporation School Children in function soon.
Posted On :18/Feb/2010 6:38:47 AM
JAPANES CRUISER FUJI STOPS OVER IN CHENNAI.
Japanese cruiser liner containing a contingent of 259 youth from different nationalities has docked in Chennai port on Wednesday.
Posted On :18/Feb/2010 4:50:46 AM
