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Babies born by C-section more at risk of ailments than those born naturally, says study
New research has shown that babies who are born with a planned C-section are more at risk to develop health problems than those born with an emergency C-section.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 2:47:30 PM
ESI invites applications for the posts of UDC and MTS
ESI has invited application for the posts of UDC and MTS. In Tamil Nadu region there are 202 vacancies of upper division clerks and 193 vacancies of multi tasking staffs.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 2:37:29 PM
Floods cause surge in helmet sale
While motorists are forced to get their vehicles repaired due to damage faced in recent floods, there is one more need for them to spend money on.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 12:06:45 PM
Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department to issue smart cards
Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department has mentioned that smart cards will be be issued to ration cards holders.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:43:00 AM
Is internet wisely used during crisis?
The recent floods in Chennai have made us be thoughtful about the efficacy of internet with regards to disaster management. Particularly, it reminds of the Ushahidi platform. There is nothing of this kind present in India.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:34:01 AM
Point of Sales (POS) machines in all ration shops
The Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department has mentioned that Point of Sales (POS) machines will be installed in all the ration shops by end of next year.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:24:49 AM
Lakes not filled up in spite of heavy rains
Though rains have caused havoc in the lives of Chennaites, there was one solace.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:06:42 AM
Holidays for schools from 24th December to 1st January
S. Kannappan, Director of School Education has mentioned that there will be holidays for schools from 24th December to 1st January on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, Christmas and New Year.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:03:34 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.160 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.160 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Dec 19, 2015).
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 10:46:01 AM
Light to moderate rain would occur at a few places over Tamil Naduw
Yesterdays upper air cyclonic circulation over Lakshadweep area and adjoining Southeast Arabian sea now lies over Southeast Arabian sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 10:30:36 AM
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