NEWS AT A GLANCE
THIRD NANO TECH INITIATIVE THROUGH A SCHOOL IN CHENNAI.
Third Nano Technologyintiative has been launched by a trilateral- India, Brazil, SouthAfrica initiative. Dr Baldev Raj, Director of Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic research and National Co-coordinator of India for the IBSA Nano Technology Initiative said that the third school on advanced materials would focus on advanced aspects of Nanomaterials with specific emphasis on sensor applications.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 5:43:49 AM
TRAINS RESCHEDULED DUE TO MAINTAINCE ON WEDNESDAY
Southern Railway announced the rescheduling of the following trains on Wednesday as rebuilding of a bridge between Ottakovil and Ariyalur on Villupuram- Trichy section is taken up on Wednesday. Chennai, Egmore- Madurai- Vaigai Express � 2635 - will leave Egmore at 2 PM.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 5:19:51 AM
FLY OVER IN PORUR FINALLY
The state highways department has finally decided to build fly over at Arcot Road � Mount Poonamellee highway junction at Porur. The work is expected to start this week. A Four lane project at a cost of Rs 35 Crores is launched by ground breaking ceremony on Thursday.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 5:06:47 AM
NEW TWO RUPEE COIN IN CHENNAI
The new Two Rupee coin in Ferritic Stainless steel would have the face of Louis Braille and his name written in Braille on one side and the other side would have as usual the value of the coin.. Louis Braille is the inventor of language developed for the visually impaired persons.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:47:59 AM
BIO-SAFETY OF GM MOSQUITO IS NOT CONFIRMED YET
S Elango, the Director of Public Health said bio-safety of Genetically Modified mosquitoes being developed by the researches worldwide to fight diseases like Malaria, Chikungunya, Dengue and vector- borne diseases need clarification. Unless the concerned bodies clarify and directorate becomes sure, they will not recommend GM Mosquitoes to Government for application.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:38:20 AM
MORE ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMILNADU
As per P Mannar Jawahar, Vice Chancellor, Anna University and Regional Chairman, AICTE, around 100 applications have been received for starting new Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu. With last date for application has been extended to 28th February more application are expected to be submitted.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:11:23 AM
SRM UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT NANO-SCIENCE CONFERENCE
SRM University has planned to conduct three day Nano-Science International Conference from 24th of February. International conference on Nano-science and Nano-Technology- ICONN 2010 is organized by the Physics department of the University
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 3:49:42 AM
CHENNAI MARATHON WON BY A KENYAN.
Chennai Marathon 2010 held at marina on Sunday was organized by the Sports Authority of India. Participants included were national and international athletes. Augustine Rona of Kenya won the event clocking two hours 14 minutes, who was also the winner of Pune Marathon. Santhosh Kumar of UP came second.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:45:28 AM
TCS ANNUAL QUIZ PROGRAMME FOR CORPORATION SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TCS Maitree Eureka physics quiz programme is an annual event, which started last year. More than 560 students from 250 Corporation schools and Government aided schools participated through their nominated teams .
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:36:51 AM
OVER BRIDGE WORK AT RED HILLS ON CHENNAI- KOLKATA HIGHWAY FAST TRACKED.
The over bridge work near Puzal Lake at Red hills on Chennai � Kolkata highway has commenced and is speeded up . The project cost estimated to be around Rs 6.5 Crores and is expected to ease traffic moving into AP. Chief Minister Karunanidhi has ordered the completion of the project by the end of March.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:27:17 AM
