News at a Glance
DA hiked to 5% from 4% for central government employees
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for release of additional 1% Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 6:29:50 PM
Light Chennai rains to continue
After reeling under a few dry days, Chennai rains finally appeared in the city. The Monsoon rains that had remained absent from occurring over the city were a brief respite from the prevailing sultry weather.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 6:20:09 PM
Central government to issue new coins bearing image of MGR
As a mark of observation of the MGR Centenary year (2017), the central ministry of finance has announced that coins with the image of MGR for the denominations of Rs. 5 and Rs. 100 will be released and circulated.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 5:07:02 PM
Direct tax collections rise 17.5% in April-Aug
The Direct Tax collections up to August, 2017 in the current Financial Year 2017-18 continue to register a steady growth. Direct Tax collections, net of refunds, stands at Rs. 2.24 lakh crore.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 4:18:23 PM
How can 15 minutes of daily walk help you?
Most of us do a mistake by getting a gym membership and skip the practice of hitting the gym within even 3 months. There are however easier alternatives to keep your body fit.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 3:57:23 PM
Chennai high court imposes interim ban on vehicle buyers to have driving licence
The state government of Tamil Nadu had released an order earlier that all the new buyers of the vehicle must have the driving licence. The sales agents Federation appealed against this order.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 3:49:06 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.136 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.136 per sovereign on Tuesday evening (Sep 12, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22856.00 and a gram was Rs.2857.00.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 3:27:24 PM
Prospects of rains in Tamil Nadu
The Chennai Meteorological Centre has informed that there are prospects of heavy rain in few places in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 2:25:06 PM
Tips to keep your new born safe during monsoon
For every mother, it is extremely important to keep the baby safe, happy and healthy throughout the year, and when it comes to rainy days, mums are super-cautious.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 12:46:55 PM
Differently-abled persons can apply to get free sewing machines
Applications are invited from the differently-abled persons in Chennai district, those who have not received the free motorized sewing machines.
Posted On :12/Sep/2017 12:13:51 PM
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