NEWS AT A GLANCE
Train services disrupted in Chennai
Train services in Chennai have been affected due to the State wide Bandh to protest the Cauvery dispute. Delay in electric train services, in particular, have caused severe inconveniences to commuters.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 11:00:44 AM
Anna University develops app for complaining about ragging
In order to prevent ragging and for information on students, Anna University�s computer science department is developing an app for Android phones.This app which will be very useful to students and parents is soon to be introduced.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:39:20 AM
Aadhaar Act, 2016 notified
The Central Government has come out with five regulations, including transaction of business and sharing of information, under the Aadhaar Act 2016. The rules were notified on Wednesday under the Aadhaar.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:34:22 AM
Elderly who suffer hip fracture may never be the same, says survey
A recent study published by Springer has said that one in every two elderly people, who have suffered a hip fracture, will never be as physically active and independent as they were before. The odds are even lower for the very old and those.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:30:58 AM
Navjeevan express trains will run on a diverted route
In view of Route Relay Interlocking works at Vijayawada from 19th September, 2016 to 03rd October, 2016, Ahmedabad - Chennai Central - Ahmedabad Navjeevan express trains will run on a diverted route as explained below.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:12:21 AM
Children consuming double recommended level of sugar, says survey
A new study has said that children aged between four and 10 are consuming more than double the recommended level of sugar. The survey was conducted by the National Diet and Nutrition Survey by Public Health England.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:06:40 AM
Indian Bank to organise Loan Mela throughout the country
Indian Bank is set to organise an All India Loan Mela on 17th and 18th September.In these Loan Mela camps, loans will be offered for Home Loans, Vehicle Loans, micro/small/medium scale industry loans (Mudra).
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 10:03:09 AM
Music Concert for a cause - Isharon Isharon Mein
The well known trio from Mumbai Abhas Joshi, Shreyas Joshi and Priyani Vani will be in Chennai to enchant the Music lovers with All Time Bollywood Hits from 70s to the current. The Nationally acclaimed singers will be performing live.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 9:57:08 AM
Petrol price increased by 58 paise a litre, diesel cut by 31 paise
Petrol price was on Thursday increased by 58 paise per litre and diesel price was cut by 31 paise per litre.The price reduction will be effective midnight.Rates will differ from state to state due to differential local sales tax or VAT rates.
Posted On :16/Sep/2016 9:31:40 AM
Buses will run tomorrow (16th September) with Police Protection
All Farmers� Associations and several other institutions have called for a token strike against the Tamilians being attacked in the state of Karnataka. This has met with overwhelming support from most parties.
Posted On :15/Sep/2016 6:34:36 PM
