NEWS AT A GLANCE
Equitas Small Finance Bank begins its operations in Chennai
Equitas Small Finance Bank which has Chennai as its headquarters has commenced its banking operations with 3 branches in Chennai.Equitas Small Finance Bank plans to have a network of 412 branches spread across 11 states.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 4:49:15 PM
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned in Australian flights
Australian carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia told its passengers not to use or charge Samsungs Galaxy Note 7 during flights.Samsung recalled its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after finding some of their batteries exploded or caught fire.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 4:06:24 PM
Last Date for applying to TNPSC Group 4 services extended
Last Date for applying to TNPSC Group 4 services has been extended upto 14th September. TNPSC has also announced that the fees for the Group 4 examinations can be paid till 16th September.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 3:57:50 PM
BSNL to come up with new schemes
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., or the BSNL, has said that it is offering lowest tariff in the industry providing unlimited free voice and data plan for landline and broadband.Speaking to the press, a senior official of the BSNL Assam Circle.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 3:55:38 PM
Onam is a government holiday in Chennai
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Sept. 14 will be a local holiday in Chennai district on account of Onam.In an official statement, the district collector said, The holiday had been declared as per the orders of the government.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 3:51:18 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.56 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.56 per sovereign on Thursday evening (Sep 8, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23912.00 and a gram was Rs.2989.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3197.00.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 3:18:57 PM
Providing quality education to underprivileged sections is imperative: Farida Lambay
The contribution of NGOs in Education of the under privileged found mention at the presentation of Ms. Farida Lambay, co-founder of Pratham-one of the premier NGOs of India. She was speaking in Chennai to educationalists.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:47:43 PM
INSAT-3DR set to be launched today (8th September)
ISRO (Indian Space research Organisation) has commenced the 29-hour countdown for the launch of the satellite INSAT-3DR through GSLV rocket for the purpose of weather research.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:43:35 PM
Indulge in ONA-SADHYA AT Waters Edge Cafe
Get ready to celebrate Onam and indulge in specially prepared Onam Sadhya at Waters Edge Cafe, Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram. The exquisite Onam Sadhya will be held on 10th , 11th and 14th September 2016.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:37:33 PM
How Elumbur turned Egmore?
Elumbur is among the key places in Chennai, located towards the north of Cooum river. It serves as one of the centres to trading and transportation. In fact, the story behind Elumbur turned into Egmore is unknown to most Chennaites even.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:34:27 PM
