Uber introduces self-driving cars for public service
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  The leading transport service provider, Uber, has introduced driverless cars for public service.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:21:40 PM
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The price of tomato comes down to Rs.3 per kg
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  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
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Jobs: Candidates may apply for the post of Records Clerk and office Assistants
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  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
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Patrol cycles give helping hands to the cops
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  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
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Amma market on trial basis in three places
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  Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Tha Karthikeyan, 45 bank representatives, 25 representatives of service department and 27 exporters participated in a consultative meeting which was headed by Corporation Mayor Saidai Duraisamy.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:21:43 PM
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Group 1 services
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  Dr K Arulmozhi IAS (retd) chairman of TNPSC had given the appointment orders for the 79 successful candidates of Group 1 services, Out of this 59 successful candidates took their coaching at Manithaneyam IAS Academy.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:16:10 PM
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Chennai may have water scarcity
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  Puzhal lake is one of the important reservoir which supplies water to Chennai City. The reservoir’s capacity is 3300 million cubic feet.The lake was filled to the brim because of heavy rains during the last year. Now because of the scorching heat, the water level is drastically coming down.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 12:59:27 PM
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Chennai Corporation to conduct free coaching classes
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  Chennai Corporation is conducting free coaching camp for UPSC aspirants. Chennai Corporation Mayor Saidai Duraisamy launched the camp yesterday. Poor educated graduates have to prepare themselves for UPSC examinations.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 12:40:58 PM
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Demand for gold up in Asia
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  Ahead of the festive season in India and China, demand for gold has gone up in Asia. In India, the worlds second biggest gold consumer, discounts narrowed as jewellers started buying for the festive season.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 12:31:44 PM
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No service tax for credit or debit card, or net banking usage
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  The cabinet ministry has announced cancellation of all service tax and additional charges imposed on transactions made on credit card, debit card or net banking.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 12:12:25 PM
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Who is going to be the next RBI governor?
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  The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley have decided on who is going to be the next RBI governor. Official announcement about this is expected by next month.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 11:53:12 AM
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Rs 102.11 crore collected in e-Service centres in Chennai
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  An official release from Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation mentions: Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation had been operating 486 e-Service Centres across the State. The general public can apply for documents like income certificates, community certificates.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 11:41:44 AM
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24 police inspectors of the Greater Chennai Police Department transferred
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  24 police inspectors of the Greater Chennai Police Department have been transferred. Transfers are ordered for administrative conveniences, disciplinary reasons and requests. Greater Chennai Police Commissioner has ordered the transfer for these 24 police inspectors.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 11:02:24 AM
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Gold rate decreased Rs.24 per sovereign
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  The cost of gold has decreased Rs.24 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Aug 20, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23936.00 and a gram was Rs.2992.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3200.00.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 10:38:30 AM
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Intensity of heat will increase in Chennai
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  The Meteorological Centre has mentioned that in the coming days, the intensity of heat will increase in Chennai.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 10:30:27 AM
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Changes in the pattern of train services for 32 days from 20.08.2016 except Fridays
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  Due to line block to facilitate engineering works between Gummidipundi - Arambakkam in Chennai - Sulurpeta section, the following changes will be made in the pattern of train services for 32 days from 20.08.2016 except Fridays.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:53:33 AM
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A protein that completely cures malaria
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  Scientists at the Molecular Immunology laboratory at QIMR Berghofer have developed a protein that completely cures malaria and protects the patient against re-infection. The breakthrough could lead to a new and more effective way of treating the deadly disease in future.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:49:23 AM
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Sale of smart phones more than 300 million globally in first quarter of 2016
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  Research firm Gartner has said that global smart phone sales grew 4.3 per cent to 344 million units in April-June of 2016 over the same period last year, affected by slowing demand in mature markets and decline in feature phone segment,

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:41:58 AM
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Longevity of life may be more if parents have lived long, says study
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  A new study on parental ageing has found that the age that your parents die gives a strong hint of how long you will live for. The study says that having a mother or father who lives until 70 raises the chance of also surviving until your eighth decade by 17 per cent.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:40:07 AM
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New Kent In-car Air Purifier
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  Kent has launched the new Kent Magic Car Air Purifier. This in car air purifier is priced at Rs. 7999. In an official statement, the company said, The Kent Magic purifier can remove allergens, viruses, dust, odors, chemicals and other pollutants from the car.

Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:37:30 AM
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