The test run of Chennai Metro train was supposed to take a couple of months ago but this did not materialize because of various technical problems. Now the test run of Chennai’s first Metro train is likely to happen tomorrow.
City to experience rains
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According to the meteorological department, a low pressure trough formed around the Comorin area to the west central bay across the southwest bay, is expected to bring in further rains.
A new step to entertain morning walkers
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The Chennai Corporation has planned to introduce music systems in 324 parks across the city.
A major part of the underground network at the Mannadi-Madras high court station will get over with the completion of task by two tunnel boring machines.
Tomorrow our Muslim brethren in Chennai will be observing Muharram. Fast and make a prayer to the Prophet during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and the chances are that it will be answered.
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 07-11-2013 between 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. for maintenance work. Supply will be resumed before 5.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Due to line block / power block for 20 days – from 06.11.2013 to 25.11.2013 – to facilitate engineering works between Pattabiram – Tiruninravur, the following change has been made in train service.
Gold rate increased in Chennai
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The cost of gold has increased Rs.16 Per Sovereign on Wednesday morning (Nov 6, 2013).
In commemoration of 160 years of Indian Railways, an Inter-School Drawing Competition was scheduled to be held at Chennai Central Railway Station oÂn 17.11.2013. Now, the venue has been changed.
Integrated Bus service portal launched
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an integrated portal www.busindia.com.
There was a big hue and cry by the people because of the inordinate delay by Southern Railway to complete the pending Mass Rapid Transit ProÂjects connecting Velachery and St Thomas Mount.
Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department Grievances Redressal Camps are being held in Chennai city every month for the redressal of public grievances.
