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Gold rate increased Rs.96 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.96 per sovereign on Monday morning (Jan 16, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.22576.00 and a gram was Rs.2822.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2954.00.
Posted On :16/Jan/2017 10:51:36 AM
Suvidha special trains between Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli
Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore � Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 21.05 hrs. on 25th January, 2017 and reach Tirunelveli at 10.45 hrs. the next day.
Posted On :16/Jan/2017 10:34:55 AM
Significance of Uzhavar Thirunal
The Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu is also known as Uzhavar Thirunal - Uzhavar in Tamil meaning the farmer and Thirunal to mean the festival. It is basically a harvest festival celebrated in South India at the time of concluding harvest season.
Posted On :16/Jan/2017 10:11:32 AM
Petrol Price Hiked by 42 Paise a Litre, Diesel by Rs 1.03
Petrol price was on Sunday hiked by 42 Paise per litre and diesel price increased by Rs 1.03 per litre. Revised rates will take effect from midnight.
Posted On :16/Jan/2017 10:01:19 AM
Income Tax Department carries out some changes in the PAN Card design
Some changes have been carried out in the design of Income Tax PAN cards from this New Year. The Income Tax Department had ordered the PAN Card manufacturer to make certain changes.
Posted On :15/Jan/2017 12:55:05 PM
Nokia 8 Supreme is set to be launched shortly
Earlier, one of the famous cell phone manufacturing pioneers, Nokia had announced regarding the launch of a new model Nokia 6. However, now, Nokia has announced the launch of another model Nokia 8.
Posted On :15/Jan/2017 12:49:03 PM
Significance of Maattu Pongal
The third day of the Pongal festival is known as Maattu Pongal. On this day, people offer prayers to the bulls, cows and other farm animals. Cows and bulls have always held a special place in India.
Posted On :15/Jan/2017 12:34:03 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.112 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.112 per sovereign on Saturday evening (Jan 14, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.22480.00 and a gram was Rs.2810.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2941.00.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:28:14 PM
Axis Bank decides to reduce the short term loan interest rate
Axis bank has decided to reduce the short term loan interest rates by about 0.70%. For the loans of 1-month duration, the interest rate will be 7.90 percent.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:20:24 PM
Tomorrow (15th January) declared as holiday for TASMAC shops
TASMAC shops will remain closed tomorrow on account of Thiruvalluvar Day. All TASMAC shops and its retail shops in Chennai district will remain closed tomorrow (Sunday, 15th January).
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:15:07 PM
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