News at a Glance
Selvamagal Savings Scheme - 80 Lakh accounts opened throughout the country
Under the Selvamagal Saving Scheme, over 80 Lakhs accounts have been opened so far throughout India.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 11:57:28 AM
Out of the 5 solar eclipses in this year, 2 will be visible in India
Astronomy scientists have informed that there would be 5 solar eclipses occurring this year. Out of these 5, 2 solar eclipses will be visible in India.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 11:34:11 AM
PF money could fetch more than bank deposits
At a time when bank fixed deposit rates are falling, your provident fund money could fetch more.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 11:29:08 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.64 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.64 per sovereign on Monday morning (Jan 25, 2016).
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 10:59:33 AM
Isolated heavy rain likely to occur over South Coastal Tamil Nadu
Isolated rainfall occurred over Tamil Nadu. Deputy Director General of Meteorology has mentioned that isolated heavy rain is likely to occur over South Coastal Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 10:21:01 AM
8th AWIM National Olympics Held
The 8th AWIM India Olympics witnessed a participation of over 20000 students from 22 different cities at AWIM regionals and 184 students made it to the finals which was organized at Mahindra Research Valley, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 10:18:26 AM
Almost 8 years since MTC buses plied in Korukkupet
MTC bus services have been hit because of the delay in opening the Korukkupet - Cochrane Basin Road railway overbridge (ROB). MTC bus services 44C, 2A, 13 A and 159 C were suspended in 2008 following the start of work on the 500 m long ROB. Poor coordination between departments,
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 10:07:12 AM
Water shortage in Kannagi Nagar
Residents of Kannagi Nagar have been facing a water shortage. It is ironic that this is the situation after heavy rains which should have seen a surplus of water supply instead.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 9:57:26 AM
IIT Madras team designs safer railway footboard
A group of students from IIT Madras have designed a semi automatic footboard that will make it safer for passengers to board and get down from railway coaches.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 9:39:49 AM
We have good evidence that there is a planet beyond Neptune, say scientists
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have said that they have good evidence that a ninth planet exists on the fringes of the solar system.
Posted On :25/Jan/2016 9:35:00 AM
JB Soft System