NEWS AT A GLANCE
Tamil Nadu not eligible to receive food grain at subsidized rates
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday decided to make Kerala and Tamil Nadu pay for not implementing the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The two states will not be eligible to receive food grain.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 2:35:07 PM
10 lakh people fail to travel daily due to unavailability of train tickets
Based on the data gathered from train travelers across the nation, the study revealed that there are nearly 10-12 lakh potential travelers who are unable to travel due to non-confirmed tickets on a daily basis.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 2:30:12 PM
Counselling for BDS courses under government quota is underway
Counselling for the vacant BDS seats in private dental colleges under government quota is taking place now.Counselling for the MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical colleges took place in 2 phases.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 2:28:00 PM
Special trains for Deepavali announced
On the occasion of Deepavali festival, Southern Railway will operate 8 special trains from various places. The advance reservation will commence from tomorrow (30th September).
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 1:01:55 PM
6205 vacancies of teachers to be filled up in Kendriya Vidyalaya schools
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan invites online applications from Indian citizens for recruitment of the Teaching staff to the posts of Principal, Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs).
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 12:26:05 PM
Librarian recruitment: TNPSC to hold certificate verification and interview on 4th and 5th October
Applications were invited by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for the posts of librarian and assistant librarian. This notification for the 29 vacancies was issued on 25.06.12.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 12:06:24 PM
Heavy rain pounds Chennai and its suburbs
Last night there were rains in Chennai and its suburbs. The Meteorological Centre had forecasted that there will be rains for 2 days in North Tamil Nadu due to overlay atmospheric circulation.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 12:04:22 PM
Dental fillings increase mercury levels, says study
A new study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety has said that people with more than eight dental fillings may have 150 per cent more mercury in their blood,
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 11:24:14 AM
WhatsApps latest beta version allows invite through link
WhatsApp has introduced the ability to share link invitation to public groups on its latest beta version update 2.16.281. This new update group admin to send invitation to other people, asking them to join their group.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 11:20:13 AM
Airport attempting to improve congestion of vehicles in its premises
Chennai Airport has started trials to improve the movement of vehicles in its premises. The new plan may be ready in two months. In this plan, the vehicles going to the departure hall of the domestic terminal.
Posted On :29/Sep/2016 10:51:23 AM
