NEWS AT A GLANCE
Petrol prices hiked 21 times and reduced 32 times: Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the prices of petrol were reduced 32 times and increased 21 times after the price determination were handed over to oil companies.
Posted On :10/May/2016 2:18:30 PM
5 Lakhs people travel in metro rail during the months of April and May
In the first phase, the Chennai Metro Rail is operating metro rail services from Koyambedu to Alandur, a distance of 10 kms.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:56:10 PM
Community certificates to be issued in schools
The important aspect required for a student is community certificate. So far the students and parents have to run to government offices to obtain this certificate.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:48:00 PM
State governments cannot conduct entrance examinations: Supreme Court
Supreme Court has ordered that state government cannot conduct entrance examinations for medical courses.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:31:54 PM
Coffee and wine do good to gut bacteria
According to a new study, consuming tea, coffee or wine may be linked with healthier and various kinds of microbes alive in the gut.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:12:51 PM
High speed Wifi in 5 more railway stations
In an official release, Google announced the launch of its free high speed public WiFi service at the railway stations in Ujjain, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati and Allahabad.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:00:36 PM
Reading on non digital platforms helps more abstract thinking, says study
A study conducted by researchers from Dartmouth University has found that reading on digital platforms makes users more inclined to focus on concrete details rather than interpreting information more abstractly. Say the researchers,
Posted On :10/May/2016 11:37:16 AM
Study shows more benefits than risks during active travel in polluted cities
According to a new study, the benefits of walking and cycling are much higher than the negative effects of air pollution on health.
Posted On :10/May/2016 11:08:12 AM
Rains in some places of Tamil Nadu
Chennai Meteorological Centre has mentioned that there will be rains in some places of the inner districts of Tamil Nadu in the next 24 hours.
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:49:54 AM
9784 electronic voting machines in 3771 booths in Chennai District
9784 electronic voting machines are to be used for the State Assembly elections in 3771 booths in Chennai District.
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:47:35 AM
