News at a Glance
AC bus ticket rates go up with GST
Right from the day of launch of Goods and Services Tax, people from all corners are protesting against the exorbitant tax rates.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 2:39:05 PM
Reduced holidays to count demonetized notes
It was a tamely end to the governor of Reserve Bank of India Urjit Patel�s appearance before high profile parliamentary panel on Wednesday. This is because the committee couldn�t get any proper response.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 2:33:34 PM
Railways to launch an integrated mobile app
During the Railway Budget 2016-17, a project about integrated mobile application to all basic services required for passengers was proposed. This is likely to be launched this week.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 1:04:19 PM
Tourist visa fee exemption to Thai
A temporary tourist visa fee exemption scheme, and temporary Visa on Arrival fee reduction scheme are introduced by the Royal Thai government.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 1:01:47 PM
42 Lakh SMS about power cuts under Minsara Nanban program
Across the state, the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation has forwarded 42 lakh SMS to customers regarding scheduled power cuts across the state.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 12:38:50 PM
Tomato sold at Rs. 100 per kg in Chennai - due to shortage of arrival
It is notable that the price of tomato was less than Rs. 10 per kg a few months ago. Recently, the price started going up quickly and has now sky-rocketed.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 12:31:27 PM
IRCTC - Special trains to Varanasi (Kasi) and Shirdi
IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) has proposed to operate special (pilgrimage) trains to Shirdi, Mantralaya, and Kasi.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 12:25:17 PM
Gold import in India up by 300%
India has imported gold weighing 75 tons in the month of June. As compared to the corresponding figure in June 2016, which was just 22,7 tons, the import has increased triple.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 12:11:12 PM
Prospects of rain for 2 days in northern Tamil Nadu
It rained quite heavily in Chennai day-before-yesterday (11th July) throughout the night. The Chennai Meteorological Centre has informed that there are good prospects of rain in a few places for the next 2 days.
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 11:39:32 AM
Online counselling commences today for MBBS courses for All India Quota
The online counselling session for the medical courses (MBBS, BDS) for the All India Quota and the deemed universities commences today (Thursday, 13th July).
Posted On :13/Jul/2017 11:02:25 AM
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