News at a Glance
Recent increase in road cave-ins: Experts feel better coordination can prevent it!
Especially from December following the rains, there has been increasing instances of roads caving in Chennai Metro City. The major point is supposed to be the faulty sewer pipes running underneath.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 3:18:50 PM
Shooting of Mammootty starrer Peranbu to commence in Kodaikanal
The shooting of the film titled Peranbu which has Mammootty in the lead role will commence in Kodaikanal on Wednesday. Ram will be directing the film which is to be produced by P L Thenappan under the banner Sree Rajalakshmi Films.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 3:10:36 PM
Flood relief fund to be transferred today
The relief fund will be transferred to over 14 lakh families today and the amount is likely to reach their respective bank accounts tomorrow. Remaining families will receive the amount on 11th of this month, said Chief Minister, J. Jayalalitha.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 2:29:01 PM
Pongal bonus announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa
On Sunday Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announced bonus and special bonus to government employees and teachers and a Pongal gift to pensioners and those getting family pension.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 1:23:03 PM
2,66,450 visitors flocked to the world heritage site Mamallapuram during 2015
According to the data collected by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), nearly 2, 66,450 visitors flocked to the world heritage site Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, in 2015.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 1:01:41 PM
Excise duty on petrol and diesel hiked by Central Government for the third time
The Central Government has hiked the excise duty on petrol and diesel, three times in quick succession. Because of this hike the government will gain an additional Rs 10,000 crore in the financial year.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 12:46:05 PM
Amitabh Bachchan says Rajni asked him not to do Endhiran
Mr. Bachchan also said, Shankar had come to me and he wanted me to play the villain (in Endhiran). I called Rajini. He said, people will not accept you as a villain, so dont do it. I said ok.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 12:39:55 PM
Saarang 2016 Popular Night - Vishal-Shekhar
Saarangs Popular Night presents to you the hit Bollywood music directing duo Vishal & Shekhar as headliners for 2016.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 12:35:16 PM
Experts and employees welcome reports of extended maternity leave
Reports stating that the maternity leave for women employed in the private sector in the city have been welcomed by doctors, child care and pregnancy experts in the city.
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 12:30:45 PM
City to see cooler nights in the coming days, say experts
Temperatures in Chennai have been cool in the city as it recovers from unprecedented rains and floods last month
Posted On :04/Jan/2016 12:22:41 PM
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