NEWS AT A GLANCE
Maternity leave for government employees gets extended
Catering to what it has promised, the AIADMK government has now extended maternity leave for government employees from the existing six months to nine months.During 2011, the government had extended the maternity leave.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 5:22:16 PM
RBI employees to jump into nationwide strike
The nationwide day long strike by the central trade unions will also see participation by the workers and employees of the Reserve Bank of India.In a joint statement by the All India Reserve Bank Employees� Association and All India Reserve Bank Workers� Federation
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 5:09:00 PM
Chennai Weather Update - Ideal condition for Rains in City today
Perfect conditions for rains in the evening/night. The rains may start at isolated places in the evening and at night, it will cover most part of the city.Both ECMWF and GFS,the global numerical are in good convergence of rains today.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 4:31:27 PM
LPG price hike for third time since July
It is now the third time since July that the subsidized cooking gas better known as the LPG is price hiked today. This time, the price hike is about Rs 2 per cylinder. There was cut down in price of jet fuel by 3.8 percent.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 4:28:13 PM
2016 Asia autumn forecast - Tropical cyclones to prowl Bay of Bengal
In 2015, NE Monsoon, there was not even one named cyclone in Bay of Bengal and we faced historic floods. In 2016, it will different, we are going to see many cyclones. This year our North East Monsoon (October- December 2016 rainfall).
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 4:17:38 PM
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 45.23 per bbl on 31.08.2016
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 45.23 per barrel (bbl) on 31.08.2016.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 4:10:12 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.168 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.168 per sovereign on Thursday evening (Sep, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23336.00 and a gram was Rs.2917.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3120.00.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 3:19:16 PM
Reliance Jio 4G: free incoming calls, no roaming charges
Reliance has announced several new sensational concessions in their Jio 4G services such free calls, free roaming and lower rates.The Annual General Meeting of the Reliance Group is in progress in Mumbai.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 2:45:38 PM
The last date for applying online for Group-4 written test is 8th September
So far, 6.60 Lakh candidates have applied online for writing the Group-4 written test conducted by TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission).
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 2:32:04 PM
Private candidates can apply for SSLC supplementary examinations from tomorrow
The state Examination Board has announced that the students and private candidates can apply for writing the SSLC supplementary examinations scheduled to be conducted in September and October.
Posted On :01/Sep/2016 12:50:35 PM
