News at a Glance
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 02-08-18
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 02-08-18 between 9.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. for maintenance work. Supply will be resumed before 4.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :01/Aug/2018 9:34:35 AM
Petrol and diesel price remain unchanged today
Petrol and diesel price remain unchanged today (Wednesday, August 1). Prices may vary from Outlet to Outlet within a city due to differential local sales tax or VAT rates.
Posted On :01/Aug/2018 9:13:44 AM
MSME CEO SUMMIT 2018 (19 Sep)
Confederation of Indian Industry is organizing a MSME Conference titled MSME CEO SUMMIT 2018 with the Theme Enabling Business Owners for the Future at 0900 Hrs on 19 September 2018 at Hotel Hilton, Chennai.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 9:33:07 PM
Goa Tourism to take part in India International Travel Mart, Chennai from Aug 3-Aug 5
Goa Tourism sets the stage for an impressive show at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) in Chennai being held from Aug 3-5, 2018.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 9:23:05 PM
First year medical course classes set to commence tomorrow (1st August)
The classes for the 1st year of the current year new students are set to commence tomorrow (Wednesday, 1st August). Th Director of the Medical Education, Edwin Joe, has announced that the boys must wear shirts.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 6:02:25 PM
AICTE approves the IIT online courses
AICTE (The All India Council for Technical Education) has announced that it has approved the online courses conducted by the various IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) for the improvement/development of the professors.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 4:56:36 PM
Shenoy Nagar metro station to turn women only station soon
Once you enter a Chennai Metro Rail Station, a commonly heard voice is that a woman who invites passengers with announcements regarding departure of next train. Whereas, very soon, it is likely that the Shenoy Nagar station.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 4:30:15 PM
Mars closest to Earth today after 15 years
As a rare occurrence which happens only once in 15 years, the planet Mars is set to be at its nearest distance to Earth today (Tuesday, 31st July). Special arrangements have been made in the Birla Planetarium to watch this.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 4:11:24 PM
Arasu Cable TV invites local channels
Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation Ltd has come up with an interesting move where it has decided to provide 20 slots for private local cable channels.
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 3:53:11 PM
Metro trains to get lit using LED strips
As a move to save electricity and expenses the lighting systems of trains under Chennai Metro Rail Limited are to be changed. At present, these trains are being lit using CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps).
Posted On :31/Jul/2018 3:44:45 PM
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