News at a Glance
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 03-02-18
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 03-02-18 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 :02/Feb/2018 10:15:37 AM
For 5G test drive telecommunication department to associate with IIT Madras
Cheaper, faster and reliable communication between humans as well as between machines would be possible soon in the future.
Posted On :02/Feb/2018 10:10:44 AM
IAMAI Welcomes Technology Thrust On Budget
The Union budget recognizes the positive role of digital technologies for development of social sectors like health, agriculture and education, and hence IAMAI would like to term it as technology oriented budget.
Posted On :02/Feb/2018 9:54:35 AM
Escalators in the railway stations in Chennai and its suburbs soon
It is known that old people and many differently able people find it tough to walk through staircases present in the railway stations.
Posted On :02/Feb/2018 9:43:02 AM
Post budget comment from Dr. Kaushik Murali, Paediatric Ophthalmologist & President, Sankara Eye Hospital
Healthcare sector has been a clear priority in budget 2018. There has been a good balance on short term respite from out of pocket health costs & building capacity in the long term.
Posted On :02/Feb/2018 9:32:05 AM
Petrol price increased
Petrol price was increased by 5 paise per litre with effect from 6 am, Feb 2. Prices may vary from Outlet to Outlet within a city due to differential local sales tax or VAT rates.
Posted On :02/Feb/2018 9:26:08 AM
Incentive for Real Estate in General Budget 2018-19
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley proposed that no adjustment shall be made in a case where the circle rate value does not exceed 5% of the consideration.
Posted On :01/Feb/2018 7:36:36 PM
Highlights of Budget 2018-19
Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley presents general Budget 2018-19 in Parliament. Budget guided by mission to strengthen agriculture, rural development, health, education, employment, MSME and infrastructure sectors
Posted On :01/Feb/2018 7:30:18 PM
Long Term Capital Gains Tax - FAQs
So far, any LT Capital gains made on equities on Exchanges was exempt. The Govt has now proposed an 10% LTCG tax on gains made above Rs 1 Lakh.
Posted On :01/Feb/2018 5:38:51 PM
Cruise organizes Leh - Ladakh Bike Expedition this summer for the wanderlusts
With a vision of encouraging bikers to indulge in biking expeditions and various fitness enhancing activities, Cruise will organize Leh-Ladakh Bike Expedition 2018 at Manali.
Posted On :01/Feb/2018 5:27:18 PM
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