News at a Glance
A new scheme to facilitate withdrawal of pension without employers approval
EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organisation) has introduced a new format 10D based on Unique Account Number (UAN) for the subscribers of EPF (Employees Provident Fund).With the introduction of this new system, the EPF subscribers can withdraw the pension even without approval from their employers.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 5:36:54 PM
3.6 lakh Twitter accounts get blocked
Since mid of last year, Twitter has blocked about 3.6 lakh accounts all of which violated usage rules. In a note about this, Twitter has stated that they have blocked these many Twitter accounts following complaints about actions endorsing terrorism.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:44:13 PM
Growth in smartphone sales in India
With the entry of many new Chinese smartphone models, there is 17 percent growth in the Indian market for smartphones. Following this, in the April to June quarter, about 2.75 crore smartphones were sold. Importantly, Chinese smartphone makers like Lenovo, Giome, Livo, etc.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:35:53 PM
Uber introduces self-driving cars for public service
The leading transport service provider, Uber, has introduced driverless cars for public service.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 4:21:40 PM
The price of tomato comes down to Rs.3 per kg
As more quantities of vegetables arrive from other states in the Chennai wholesale vegetable market at Koyambedu, there has been a steep fall in the prices of vegetables. Especially, the price of tomato has gone down drastically and it is sold at Rs.3/- per kg.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 3:32:35 PM
Jobs: Candidates may apply for the post of Records Clerk and office Assistants
Candidates who have studied or studying in Social Security Concerns can apply for the posts of Records Clerk and Office Assistant.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:53:12 PM
Patrol cycles give helping hands to the cops
Patrol cycles were distributed for Chennai police for patrolling purposes.Last month Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa distributed 250 cycles to the policemen. These cycles are being utilized in all the police stations in Chennai.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:25:13 PM
Amma market on trial basis in three places
Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Tha Karthikeyan, 45 bank representatives, 25 representatives of service department and 27 exporters participated in a consultative meeting which was headed by Corporation Mayor Saidai Duraisamy.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:21:43 PM
Group 1 services
Dr K Arulmozhi IAS (retd) chairman of TNPSC had given the appointment orders for the 79 successful candidates of Group 1 services, Out of this 59 successful candidates took their coaching at Manithaneyam IAS Academy.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 2:16:10 PM
Chennai may have water scarcity
Puzhal lake is one of the important reservoir which supplies water to Chennai City. The reservoir�s capacity is 3300 million cubic feet.The lake was filled to the brim because of heavy rains during the last year. Now because of the scorching heat, the water level is drastically coming down.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 12:59:27 PM
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