News at a Glance
Large crowd of buyers at the Koyambedu Pongal Special Fair
Thousands of public keep gathering at the Koyambedu Pongal Special Fair as all the essential items for celebrating Pongal are available in a single place.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 3:50:21 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.152 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.152 per sovereign on Saturday evening (Jan 13, 2018). A sovereign was worth Rs.22952.00 and a gram was Rs.2869.00.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 3:32:52 PM
Chennai air quality index got worse than Delhi (TN Weatherman)
PM 2.5 refers to atmospheric particulate matter (PM) that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers, which is about 3% the diameter of a human hair.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 3:26:36 PM
Some interesting news-bits about Bhogi festival
Bhogi festival is celebrated on the last day of the sacred Tamil calendar month Margazhi. The original name given in Tamil was pokki pandigai. This got transformed into Bhogi pandigai.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 12:35:31 PM
People living in the slum clearance tenements across 11 districts to get pattas soon
There are many people living in the slum clearance tenements. On Friday 12th January 2018, in the assembly meeting deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. O. Paneerselvam spoke about the order that would be issued.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 12:16:12 PM
Increase in ticket rates and boarding of passengers from suburbs made by private buses now
People go to their native places during this pongal season is a known fact. Now the news is private bus operators have used this opportunity and have charged three times the rate for the tickets.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 12:10:58 PM
Soon theoretical subjects in painting and sports in Tamil Nadu schools
The news that has come out is form the next academic year the students studying in the schools in the state of Tamil Nadu would have theory classes in painting.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:53:16 AM
Flight services in Chennai severely affected - 12 flights diverted
Today, the festival occasion of Bhogi - the last day of the sacred Tamil calendar month Margazhi - is celebrated by the public throughout Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:43:48 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.152 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.152 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Jan 13, 2018). A sovereign was worth Rs.22952.00 and a gram was Rs.2869.00.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:37:37 AM
Pongal to be celebrated on board Jet Airways
Select Jet Airways flights from Chennai will have a Pongal feast for breakfast and lunch on January 14 as part of the airlines move to celebrate the popular Tamil Nadu harvest festival, Pongal.
Posted On :13/Jan/2018 11:28:06 AM
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