News at a Glance
GST: Telecom companies likely to face stiff technical, accounting challenges
Telecommunication services presently attract Service Tax of 14% along with Swachh Bharat Cess (SBC) of 0.5% and Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) of 0.5%.
Posted On :26/May/2017 6:20:44 PM
The record sheet system to be abolished in all primary and secondary schools
The state government of Tamil Nadu has ordered all the government primary and secondary schools should stop the current system of issuing record sheets for the students who complete their schooling.
Posted On :26/May/2017 6:09:29 PM
Soon, travel between Chennai and Trichy just in 4 hours
Those travelling from Chennai Egmore to Trichy may find the travel time reduced by 33 percent, as the doubling along this route is completed by the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd.
Posted On :26/May/2017 5:20:19 PM
CBDT issues clarification on furnishing statement of financial transaction
Section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 requires furnishing of a Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) for transactions prescribed under Rule 114E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
Posted On :26/May/2017 5:14:01 PM
Chennai rains to begin anytime now
After battling hot and humid weather, Chennai is likely to get some breather in form of pre-Monsoon activities today. Weather has already become cloudy and rain and thundershowers may begin any time soon over the state capital.
Posted On :26/May/2017 4:51:22 PM
UPSC IAS Prelims 2017 hall ticket released
It has been announced that the hall tickets for the Preliminary examinations conducted on 18th June for induction into the Indian Civil Services can be downloaded from the UPSC website.
Posted On :26/May/2017 4:28:17 PM
The Architect & Interior expo 2017
The Architect & Interior expo 2017 will be held from 26th May to 28th May at Chennai trade centre.
Posted On :26/May/2017 4:23:43 PM
Gold rate increased Rs.88 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.88 per sovereign on Friday evening (May 26, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22208.00 and a gram was Rs.2776.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2915.00.
Posted On :26/May/2017 3:17:11 PM
Weather forecast (May 26)
In Chennai sky condition likely to be partly cloudy. Maximum and minimum temperature likely to be around 95�F and 87�F respectively.
Posted On :26/May/2017 3:11:39 PM
Schools to reopen on 7th June
In an interview given by the state school education minister Mr K.A. Sengottaiyan, he informed that all the schools will reopen only on 7th June, postponed from the original date of reopening on 1st June.
Posted On :26/May/2017 2:38:44 PM
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