News at a Glance
Consultant posts in Coastal Aquaculture Authority
The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Chennai has invited applications from the eligible and interested candidates for the post of consultants. The vacancies are as under: Senior consultant (1 No) Consultant (3 Nos) Junior consultant (3 Nos)
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 12:25:53 PM
Vegetable prices fall
Chennaites are cheerful because the vegetable prices have come down very drastically since supply has increased in wholesale markets.Cabbages are being sold for Rs 6 per kilo while beetroot and ladies fingers are being sold for Rs 8 per kilo. Brinjals and snake gourds are being sold for Rs 10 per kilo.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 12:04:18 PM
ChampOne C1 smartphone for Rs 501
Indian device manufacturing company ChampOne Communications has launched the ChampOne C1 smartphone. The new device will be priced initially at just Rs 501 for promotion.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 12:01:28 PM
Rains in few places over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
The cyclonic circulation which formed over the west-central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast last week is still stationed there. In view of this there will be rains in few places over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the next 24 hours.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 11:54:30 AM
Rail Card instead of season ticket in the suburban trains
Railway Department has decided to introduce Rail Card instead of season ticket in the suburban trains. According to the plan, there will be three types of Rail Cards - gold, silver and platinum.While the silver card will be for monthly pass holders, gold cards will be issued to passengers opting for six-month duration pass.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 11:26:37 AM
ISRO tests a new rocket engine
Indian Space Research Organization on Sunday morning tested a new rocket engine which takes in oxygen from the atmosphere as its fuel. This reduces the overall weight of the rocket and increases efficiency.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 11:24:17 AM
Traffic diversion in view of the annual festival at Annai Velankanni Church in Besant Nagar
The Chennai City Traffic Police have announced certain changes in the traffic in view of the annual festival at Annai Velankanni Church in Besant Nagar.Parking of vehicles will not be allowed at Sixth Avenue, Fourth Main Road, Third, Second and Seventh Avenue.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 11:00:37 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.80 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.80 per sovereign on Monday morning (Aug 29, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23584.00 and a gram was Rs.2948.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3153.00.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 10:49:40 AM
Chennai event - Artworks By Seema Kohli (27th Aug - 30th Sep)
The well known art exhibition space Gallery Veda will showcase renowned artist Seema Kohlis artworks at the luxury five star hotel.
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 10:26:52 AM
Chennai event - Seafood By The Bay (26th Aug - 11th Sep)
The authentic fine dining Chinese restaurant at The Leela Palace, China XO presents Seafood by the Bay food festival featuring an array of exotic delicacies. Other than freshest catches from the sea,
Posted On :29/Aug/2016 10:24:34 AM
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