NEWS AT A GLANCE
60 Kgs of cake cut for Stalins birthday
March 1 is always an auspicious day for several of DMK party members and admirers of Mr M.K.Stalin.
Posted On :02/Mar/2013 10:50:41 AM
Rare Cataract surgery performed on one-month-baby
For the first time, a rare surgery on a month-old-baby-boy was performed by implanting intraocular lenses at the Chennai Vasan Eye Care Hospital in Anna Nagar.
Posted On :02/Mar/2013 10:39:43 AM
District Collectors supervise the Plus Two students
Thanjavur District Collector K.Baskaran on Friday (March 1) made a personal visit to some of the schools in Thanjavur and inspected the Plus Two examination centers.
Posted On :02/Mar/2013 10:35:46 AM
Earth Quake in NE States
An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked the North Eastern States and its adjoining Bangladesh on Saturday at 7.01 am for five seconds. Though there was no casualty the intensity of the qhquake incident that took place in the year 1897.
Posted On :02/Mar/2013 10:33:16 AM
Self Defence as part of school curriculum
HRD Minister Shashi Tharoor has said that self-defence should be part of the Physical Education curriculum in all schools, especially for girls. The statement comes in the wake of several disturbing incidents of crimes against women all over the country.
Posted On :01/Mar/2013 7:55:07 PM
194 engineering students affected, says HRD Minister
According to Minister of State for Human Resource Department Jitin Prasada, 194 students were affected when 52 engineering institutions were closed between 2011 and 2013.
Posted On :01/Mar/2013 7:51:37 PM
Jewel Expo inaugurated in the city
The 105th ZAK Jewels Expo was inaugurated in Chennai on Friday. The Expo showcases gold, diamond and other precious jewellery.
Posted On :01/Mar/2013 6:55:18 PM
Price of petrol raised again
Petrol prices in the country will be increased by Rs. 1.40 with effect from midnight on Friday, said the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Posted On :01/Mar/2013 6:47:49 PM
Accident claims 5 in Trichy
A road accident in Soriampatti in Tiruchirapalli district claimed 5 lives on Friday. Their car had collided with a container lorry that was stationery. 5 others who were in the car were seriously injured and have been hospitalized.
Posted On :01/Mar/2013 6:40:22 PM
Raja wants be witness in front of JPC
Following accusations hurled at Former Telecom Minister A. Raja by Advocate General G.E. Vahanvati, the former has asked to be called in as a witness in front of the panel formed by the Joint Parliamentary Commission (JPC).
Posted On :01/Mar/2013 6:36:50 PM
