News at a Glance
1.3 to 1.5 lakh people to be hired in 2017-18
Amidst all the layoffs in the Indian IT industry, there is going to be 1.3 to 1.5 lakh new recruits during the financial year 2017-18, according to Nasscom.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 4:02:36 PM
Traffic congestion near Gemini Bridge
There is a lot of traffic along Uthamar Gandhi Road near Gemini Bridge. This is caused by the reconstruction works carried out at the sewage drain.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 3:34:13 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.64 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.64 per sovereign on Thursday evening (June 22, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22120.00 and a gram was Rs.2765.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2903.00.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 3:16:19 PM
A new entrance facility to Chennai Central Station for the public
A new entrance will be ready in 3 months for the public to enter and exit the busy Chennai Central Railway Station. This entrance is located on the Wall Tax Road.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 3:10:39 PM
Subway near Loyala College to get reopened tomorrow
The subway lying adjacent to Loyola College in Nungambakkam, Chennai is set to get reopened tomorrow. The subway was shut for maintenance on 19th June.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 3:00:48 PM
Rotary Club of Madras East donates Training Kits to Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College, Mylapore
The Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME) today through its global grant scheme provided Pneumatic and Hydraulic Training Kits worth Rs 37 Lakhs to Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic College, Mylapore.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 2:44:36 PM
Why is fish good for health?
According to a new study, one can relieve the symptoms of arthritis by eating fish twice a week. Comparing those who eat fish and those who don�t, the former had less swelling or tender joints as compared to the latter.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 2:41:43 PM
GST makes hospitality sector happy
The revised GST is incorporated on hotel room tariffs by the hospitality sector. This has expanded the tax slab of 18 percent to tariff of the range of Rs 2500 and Rs 7500 which was earlier Rs 5,000.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 1:10:53 PM
Applications for building plan approval must be made online only
The Municipal Administration and Rural Development Minister S.P. Velumani has announced that the application of building plan (map) for approval of construction must be made only online.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 1:01:12 PM
Fees for engineering courses to go up
The state government secretary for higher education, Mr. Sunil Paliwal, informed that the fees for the engineering courses will be revised upwards this year.
Posted On :22/Jun/2017 12:37:49 PM
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