News at a Glance
Southwest Monsoon normal this year
It was initially forecasted that there will be above normal rainfall during the south west monsoon,Now it is mentioned that the Southwest Monsoon will be normal this year. South West Monsoon was delayed by a week and it commenced on 8th June.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 12:50:18 PM
First exclusive vaccine for leprosy
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said vaccine for leprosy that was developed at home will be launched in September, during which 163 districts 20 states including Erode district in Tamil Nadu, one of the hot spot for leprosy in the country, will be covered.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 12:12:31 PM
Flash your ID Card to buy TNSTC daily pass
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) offers daily passes for commuters. These passes are priced at Rs. 50 for any number of cash-free trips in any government town bus for a day.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 12:00:14 PM
TNPSC Group 2 services examination held
9,860 candidates attended the TNPSC Group 2 services main examination. 20 percent of the candidates did not turn up for the examination. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has been entrusted with the work of the filling up the vacancies of the various government departments.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 11:54:28 AM
Chennai event - Organic & Ayurveda Expo 2016 (16th Dec)
An exhibition Organic & Ayurveda Expo 2016 - Chennai will be held at Chennai Trade Centre in the month of December 2016.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 11:28:54 AM
4000 people jobless as Askme.com shuts down
E commerce company Askme.com has closed its doors. 4000 employees have been rendered jobless as a result.In an internal mail, a senior executive has said, We direct senior staff to take certain steps to ensure prevention of further liabilities given the company�s current financial situation.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 11:16:19 AM
BSNL introduces Experience LL 49 Landline plan
State run Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) introduced lowest price Landline FMC plan offering Unlimited Free night calling for new Landline connections at Rs.49
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 11:12:18 AM
Counselling for para medical courses to begin today
Directorate of Medical Education has announced that the e first phase of counselling for admission to paramedical courses such as B.Sc. Nursing, B. Pharm., undergraduate courses in physiotherapy, audio and speech language pathology, radiology.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 10:59:09 AM
Finance Ministry to present the budget during the month of January
The Finance Ministry has decided to present the Union Budget one month in advance. Union Budget has for decades been presented on last day of February, but this could soon change with the government mulling advancing it to January end.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 10:54:58 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.136 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.136 per sovereign on Monday morning (Aug 22, 2016).
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 10:50:49 AM
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