NEWS AT A GLANCE
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 27-08-16
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 27-08-16 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.
Posted On :21/Aug/2016 9:59:17 AM
Bharti Airtel offer for new Samsung Galaxy J Series users
Now, Bharti Airtel customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy J Series can 10 GB Airtel 4G data at the price of 1GB 4G data. Under the offer, new and existing Airtel prepaid users can avail 10GB of 4G data at a nominal cost of Rs. 250.
Posted On :21/Aug/2016 9:56:05 AM
Would asteroids harm the earth? NASA scientists research
NASA scientists have informed that the project to undertake research from the samples taken from the asteroid Bennu would be an important landmark in the field of Science.NASA scientists explained about the project to launch the satellite Osiris-Rex to take samples from the asteroid Bennu.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 5:39:28 PM
A new scheme to facilitate withdrawal of pension without employers approval
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) has introduced a new format 10D based on Unique Account Number (UAN) for the subscribers of EPF (Employees Provident Fund).With the introduction of this new system, the EPF subscribers can withdraw the pension even without approval from their employers.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 5:36:54 PM
3.6 lakh Twitter accounts get blocked
Since mid of last year, Twitter has blocked about 3.6 lakh accounts all of which violated usage rules. In a note about this, Twitter has stated that they have blocked these many Twitter accounts following complaints about actions endorsing terrorism.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:44:13 PM
Growth in smartphone sales in India
With the entry of many new Chinese smartphone models, there is 17 percent growth in the Indian market for smartphones. Following this, in the April to June quarter, about 2.75 crore smartphones were sold. Importantly, Chinese smartphone makers like Lenovo, Giome, Livo, etc.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:35:53 PM
Uber introduces self-driving cars for public service
The leading transport service provider, Uber, has introduced driverless cars for public service.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:21:40 PM
The price of tomato comes down to Rs.3 per kg
As more quantities of vegetables arrive from other states in the Chennai wholesale vegetable market at Koyambedu, there has been a steep fall in the prices of vegetables. Especially, the price of tomato has gone down drastically and it is sold at Rs.3/- per kg.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 3:32:35 PM
Jobs: Candidates may apply for the post of Records Clerk and office Assistants
Candidates who have studied or studying in Social Security Concerns can apply for the posts of Records Clerk and Office Assistant.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:53:12 PM
Patrol cycles give helping hands to the cops
Patrol cycles were distributed for Chennai police for patrolling purposes.Last month Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa distributed 250 cycles to the policemen. These cycles are being utilized in all the police stations in Chennai.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:25:13 PM
