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Bullying has long term detrimental effects, says study
A new study has said that childhood bullying inflicts the same long-term psychological trauma on girls as severe physical or sexual abuse, and its detrimental effects may linger for years.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 10:31:35 AM
Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registration Certificates can now be accessed through Mobile App
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping and Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics & Information Technology and Law & Justice jointly launched a new service - integration of DigiLocker.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 10:19:27 AM
Be careful even if you have had a mini stroke, says study
A new study has said that people who have a minor stroke - or even a mini-stroke - are at serious risk for further strokes in the next few days, but many people delay going to the hospital because they do not recognize the symptoms.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 9:56:10 AM
Get ready for severe heat for the next four days
Meteorological officer S Balachandran has mentioned that the intensity of heat will be very severe for the next 4 days in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 9:42:17 AM
New addition by Zebronics
Zebronics India Pvt Ltd has made a new addition to its list of devices with its brand new speaker. This is called the Zebronics Major Tower Speaker. It is priced Rs 8,787 and comes with mic, Bluetooth connectivity, USB or SD slots.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 8:30:59 AM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 09-09-16
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 09-09-16 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 8:27:11 AM
T.K. Rajendran gets appointed as DGP, Intelligence
T. K. Rajendran, the Chennai Commissioner of Police is appointed as Director General of Police, law and order.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 4:34:14 PM
How to port your number to Reliance Jio?
Wondering how to get your mobile number ported to Reliance Jio? Here is how Step 1 - Type PORT, leave a space and type your 10 digit mobile number. Send this as an SMS to 1900. For instance.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 4:23:27 PM
Poondi and Puzhal reservoirs dry up - Chennai may have a drinking water shortage
The 4 water reservoirs at Poondi, Puzhal, Chembarambakkam, and Sholavaram cater to the drinking water needs of the Chennai city.Poondi reservoir is of 35 height. It has a capacity of 3231 mcft (million cubic feet) of water.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 3:52:31 PM
Married sons also eligible for mercy-based job offer
The central government has announced that the married sons also will be eligible for jobs on mercy grounds.It is a practice to offer a job to 1 person (based on his qualifications) in the family if a central government employee.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 3:47:24 PM
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