NEWS AT A GLANCE
Annamalai University releases the rank list for MBBS and BDS courses
Annamalai University has released the rank list for MBBS and BDS courses on Friday. Annamalai University had invited applications for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. Applications were received up to 20th June.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 12:37:54 PM
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to release rank list today
The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) on Saturday will release the rank list for B VSc and AH, B Tech (FT), B Tech (PPT) and B Tech (DT) programmes for the academic year 2016-2017.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:52:24 AM
Rains expected in Tamilnadu today
Chennai Meteorological Centre has mentioned that there are chances of rain today in Tamil Nadu due to convection and south west monsoon rains.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:29:30 AM
Protest against cutting the tress at Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Path
Devotees formed human chain and participated in road protest against the cutting old trees at the Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Path. Girivalam Path expansion project that proposes to expand the Tiruvannamalai Girivalam Path by 7 to 10 meters would commence soon.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:10:52 AM
Trivandrum Corporation bans plastic bags
Trivandrum Corporation has banned use of plastic bags lesser than 50 microns. The Mayor of Trivandrum Corporation had announced that discussions are on to ban plastic items in Trivandrum.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:08:07 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.40 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.40 per sovereign on Saturday morning (July 02, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23368.00 and a gram was Rs.2921.00
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:03:02 AM
Proposal to extend maternity leave to 26 weeks submitted
The Labour Ministry has said that it is ready to bring an amendment to Maternity Benefit Act to revise the duration of maternity leave from 12 weeks at present to 26 weeks. Women and Child Development, pr WCD, Minister Maneka Gandhi had recently discussed the issue with Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:56:28 AM
Aviation Fuel raised for fifth month in a row
ATF or Aviation Turbine Fuel prices were raised by 5.5 per cent today. This is the fifth month in row that prices have been raised. However, price of non subsidised LPG or cooking gas was lowered by Rs. 11 per cylinder.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:40:19 AM
Foreign exchange reserves fall due to Brexit
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 3 million over the week ending June 24. That was day that Britain voted to leave the European Union, or the EU. The decision triggered a collapse across global financial markets.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:38:50 AM
Reliance Earth 2 smartphone launched in India
The LYF Earth 2 smartphone was launched by Reliance in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 20,999.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:23:16 AM
Swathi killer arrested in Tirunelveli
The police have arrested suspected killer of Infosys techie S. Swathi. On Friday, they made a major breakthrough in the case when they nabbed 22 year old Ramkumar in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:06:25 AM
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai Today (02-07-2016)
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai Today (02-07-2016)
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 9:54:02 AM
The results of the written examination for selection of VAOs released on the internet
The results of the examination for the section of VAO (Village Administrative Officer) have been released on the internet today (Friday, 1st July).
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 5:48:19 PM
Indian bank customers benefit getting Rs 31 crore worth loan
About 150 Indian bank customers have received debts worth Rs 31 crore. There was an event that took place in Chennai yesterday, the Thursday.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 4:48:18 PM
University of Delhi rolls out cut-off marks list
The University of Delhi has rolled out the cut off mark list now. This university has for the first time introduced online application system for the students.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 4:30:56 PM
Rotary Club of Madras East donates 40 Lakhs worth of equipments to Hindu Mission Hospital
Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME), one of the premier Rotary Clubs in Chennai in association with the Rotary Club of Utara Subang Jaya, Malaysia has donated equipments worth Rs. 40 Lakhs.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 2:37:03 PM
Unemployed can now apply for unemployment assistance
Chennai District Collector K Govindaraj has announced that those of the unemployed people who have registered with employment exchange can apply for unemployment assistance.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 2:05:24 PM
Announcement from EPFO - A minimum monthly pension of Rs. 1000/-
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) has officially announced the minimum payment of monthly pension of Rs. 1000/-.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 2:01:16 PM
For the 1st time ever- Advertisement of the film Kabali in an airplane
The advertisement of the Tamil Film ‘Kabali’ starring the superstar Rajinikanth has been painted on an airplane. This is the very first occasion when such a thing is attempted.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 1:02:46 PM
India successfully tests the rocket jointly made with Israel
India successfully tested the rocket jointly made with Israel at the Balasore coast of the state of Odisha.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 12:39:32 PM
