News at a Glance
National Health Day 2017
National Health Day 2017 and day in solidarity with public health system and against rapid commercialization of health care by MNI at 11.00 a.m. on 07th April 2017.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 6:23:07 PM
Severity of summer - schools closing early for vacation
Some schools have decided to close for summer vacation earlier this year as the intensity of summer heat has been already quite severe.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 5:58:53 PM
Rotary Club of Chennai Port City - Fund Raising Program on 23rd April
Rotary Club of Chennai Port City propose to conduct the mega event Kalakkal Malai on 23rd April 2017 at 6.30 PM at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 5:52:11 PM
Scoring of centum cancelled for Tamil and English 10th Standard Public Exam
The scope to score 100 percent or full marks (known as centum) in the subjects of English and Tamil of the 10th Standard Public Examination has been cancelled.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 5:46:54 PM
Is it likely that gold prices will be up because of GST?
The procedure of GST (Goods and Services Tax) is set to be introduced throughout the country from 1st June. It is expected that this may lead to an increase in the price of gold.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 5:15:17 PM
Free Mock Interview Sessions for all IAS Aspirants
Officers IAS Academy, Anna Nagar is organizing Mock Interview Sessions for all candidates who have cleared the Civil Services Mains and have been called for an Interview.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 4:27:30 PM
Aadhar compulsory for engineering counselling
Aadhar card is to be made compulsory to attend counselling for admission to engineering courses in Anna university from this academic year.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 4:23:19 PM
No change in Repo rate
Today, the Reserve Bank has not changed its benchmark lending rate at 6.25 percent. However, the reverse repo rate is increased by 0.25 percent and raised to 6 percent.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 3:58:29 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.8 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.8 per sovereign on Thursday evening (April 6, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22240.00 and a gram was Rs.2780.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2975.00.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 3:28:46 PM
Serious troubles faced by construction sector in Chennai
Construction sector in Chennai is facing severe crisis due to a number of factors such as increase in guideline value, taxation system, price hike of cement, etc.
Posted On :06/Apr/2017 2:47:23 PM
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