NEWS AT A GLANCE
Powerful earthquake in North Eastern States
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake, epicentred in Myanmar, on Wednesday struck several parts of east and northeast India including Bihar, Odisha, Assam, West Bengal and Tripura, triggering panic.There were no immediate reports of human casualties or damage to property.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 11:40:42 AM
Sailing Academy at Marina beach
Sailing academy is to be set up very soon in Marina Beach. CM J Jayalalithaa in her announcement made under rule 110 in the legislature on Wednesday said a sailing academy and a training centre for sailing and rowing will be set up at a cost of 7 crore,
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 11:23:36 AM
People who upload darker coloured pictures on Instragram more likely to be depressed, says study
A new study has said that people who post greyer or darker coloured pictures on Instagram are more likely to be depressed compared to those who upload images with vibrant hues. The study was conducted by researchers at the Harvard University of Vermont in the US.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 11:20:56 AM
Prolonged spell of rains in Chennai till end of the month
Patchy light rains and thundershowers over the Chennai are expected during the next 24 hours. These rains are likely to intensify from August 26 onward, as a fresh low pressure area is likely to form in west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 11:07:42 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.192 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.192 per sovereign on Thursday morning (Aug 25, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23672.00 and a gram was Rs.2959.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3165.00.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 10:46:00 AM
Last date extended for prematric scholarships
A release from the Chennai District Collectorate has mentioned that Students from minority communities studying in government, government-aided, and government-recognized schools in Chennai district from Class I-X are eligible to apply for prematric scholarships.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 10:35:19 AM
Change in composition of trains
One General Second Class coach in Train No.12641 / 12642 Kanniyakumari - Hazrat Nizamuddin - Kanniyakumari Thirukkural bi-weekly express trains will be replaced by one AC 2-tier coach ex. Kanniyakumari from 24.08.2016 and ex. Hazrat Nizamuddin from 27.08.2016.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:46:24 AM
Health risks for children who eat foods with high sugar, says study
A new study published in the journal Circulation has said that children who eat food high in added sugars may develop risk factors for heart disease, such as an increased risk of obesity and elevated blood pressure.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:43:03 AM
New Jalpaiguri - Chennai Central weekly express trains will be permanently augmented
Train No.22611 / 22612 Chennai Central - New Jalpaiguri - Chennai Central weekly express trains will be permanently augmented by two Sleeper Class coaches ex. Chennai Central from 31.08.2016 and ex. New Jalpaiguri from 02.09.2016.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:39:49 AM
The importance of breastfeeding
Experts are repeatedly stressing on the importance of breastfeeding. According to a pediatrician registered on Buzz4Health, Breastfeeding is the best medicine a mother can give her children during the first six months of their growth.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:35:22 AM
