NEWS AT A GLANCE
Implement Samacheer kalvi scheme within 10 days: SC orders to TN
SC has quashed the appeal petition of TN govt against samacheer kalvi scheme today. It has ordered the state to implement the Samacheer Kalvi scheme within 10 days. It also refused to alter the verdict of Madras HC in this regard.
Posted On :09/Aug/2011 12:32:33 AM
Indian markets crash; Sensex down 558 points
The stock market continued to bleed for the sixth straight day today under pressure from debt worries in the West, with the benchmark Sensex dropping 558 points in opening trade.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 11:50:32 PM
PMO not indicted by CAG: Kapil Sibal
The Union Government on Monday firmly rejected the Oppositions contention that the Comptroller Auditor General (CAG) had indicted the Prime Ministers Office on the Commonwealth Games issue and insisted that Constitutional processes must be followed before blaming anyone.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 11:45:32 PM
Jaya vows to clean the Chennai city with in 3 months!
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday set a three-month deadline for cleaning up the entire Chennai and its suburban areas.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 11:42:37 PM
Power shut down in Chennai on Aug 9th
Power supply will be suspended between 9 am and 5 pm on Tuesday in the following areas on Tuesday. Here is the TNEB release on power shut down areas:
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 5:49:32 AM
Sensex recovers slowly
After an over 500-point plunge within minutes of opening today, the stock market recouped more than half of its losses by mid-day as some investors saw buying opportunities in the meltdown triggered by the debt crisis in the US and Europe.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 5:38:05 AM
Mini Bus in 100 city routes
After numerous delays, nearly 100 routes have been identified as ideal for mini-bus operation.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 5:14:09 AM
Helpline for Fishermen
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service (INCOIS), in association with the M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, launched a helpline for fisherfolk here on Sunday.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 5:09:06 AM
Free books for 1300 students
Sri Sumathi Vishal Jain Book Bank has distributed 11,775 books for more than 1,300 students in an event held by the Book Bank to mark its 21st book distribution ceremony.
Posted On :08/Aug/2011 5:06:17 AM
Dravid in, Harbhajan, Yuvi out for ODI series against England
The experienced Rahul Dravid was today recalled after almost two years while off-colour Harbhajan Singh was dropped from India�s Twenty20 and one-day squad for the upcoming series against England beginning August 31.
Posted On :06/Aug/2011 5:10:44 AM
