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Gold rate increased Rs.280 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.280 per sovereign on Wednesday evening (Sep 7, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23856.00 and a gram was Rs.2982.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3189.00.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 3:42:26 PM
Smoking reduces calorie intake, says study
A new study has said that smoking may significantly reduce calorie intake by regulating the levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin. The study was conducted by researchers at the Harokopio University Athens in Greece.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 2:59:06 PM
CMRL to commence commercial operations between Airport - Little Mount from October
It has been decided to operate train services between Chennai Airport- Little Mount and Alandur-St Thomas Mount from the month of October. The final inspection of the Chennai Metro Rail stretch from Little Mount to Chennai airport.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 2:30:46 PM
Salesmen of 2000 ration shops have been trained with regard to smart cards
Smart cards would replace the existing book-type family cards when the validity of the cards expired by the year end. Printing of smart cards would begin soon after creation of new family card database based on information collected.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 12:53:41 PM
Research vessel Sagarnidhi to search missing AN32
Indian Air Force transport aircraft AN32 went missing along with 29 crew aboard on July 22. Massive search efforts have so far yielded no trace of the aircraft and the search gradually moved underwater to scan the sea bed.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 12:08:03 PM
Statewide Counseling Session for admission to LL.M Degree course
Directorate of Legal Studies has mentioned that the Statewide Counseling Session for admission to LL.M. Degree Course 2016-2017 in the Government Law Colleges in Tamil Nadu through Single Window System.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 12:03:41 PM
Applications for Diploma in Nursing issued
Applications are being issued from Monday for Diploma in Nursing courses. Applications are being issued for 2000 seats in 23 government nursing diploma colleges in Tamil Nadu. Applications are being issued at 21 government medical colleges.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 11:47:36 AM
KSRTC buses operated from Koyambedu
Following protests by farmers and pro-Kannada organizations in Mandya in the Cauvery dispute matter, the Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation has suspended all its bus services to Karnataka regions but the busses run.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 11:25:26 AM
Reading aloud to children makes them better readers, says survey
A new study has said that reading aloud to children helps in seeding in them a love for books and makes them into avid readers. The study, conducted by Scholastic India, says that one of the most powerful predictors.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 11:11:06 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.304 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.304 per sovereign on Wednesday morning (Sep 7, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23880.00 and a gram was Rs.2985.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3193.00.
Posted On :07/Sep/2016 11:02:33 AM
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