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Premium toilets in trains soon
Amidst a number of complaints regarding dirty and stinking toilets in train coaches, the Indian Railways is gearing up to set up swanky toilets in about 66 premium trains.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 3:59:32 PM
Microsoft brings a replacement to conventional passwords
Microsoft has introduced an alternate for passwords. Rather than feeding these passwords, you can now make authentication with 2 simple steps through Microsoft�s Authenticator account app.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 3:49:08 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.32 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.32 per sovereign on Thursday evening (April 20, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22576.00 and a gram was Rs.2822.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3020.00.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 3:40:22 PM
Finance Ministry approves EPF rate as 8.65 percent
According to an announcement by the Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, for the financial year 2016-17, the Finance Ministry has agreed for interest rate for Employees Provident Fund as 8.65 percent.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 3:35:51 PM
Galaxy S8 users get twice the Reliance Jio data for Rs 309
The devices Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are new launches made in India. These are priced Rs 57,900 and Rs 64,900 respectively.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 3:17:35 PM
Mandatory code for doctors to ensure generic medicines
Information is gathered that the central government is planning to introduce a general code when the doctors recommend generic medicines to the patients.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 2:34:48 PM
Aavin introduces half-litre curd packet priced at Rs. 25
The sales of half-litre curd packets were introduced by Aavin yesterday (Wednesday, 19th April) at a price of Rs. 25.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 12:58:52 PM
Is your body smelling foul this summer? Here are few quick tips
The scorching heat and its annoying sultriness are annoying everyone. Sweat and rashes come as free offerings to the bone-dry weather. And this results in foul odor in our body, especially in areas that are closed and covered without air flow.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 12:24:28 PM
Special Book Fair in Periyar grounds
On the occasion of the World Book Day, a special Book Fair will open on tomorrow (Friday, 21st April) at the Periyar grounds, Chennai.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 12:10:08 PM
Smart cards for school students
The state minister for school education, Mr K.A. Sengottaiyan informed that smart cards with details of name, date of birth, blood group, parent�s name, and Aadhar card number will soon be given to 1.25 Crores students in the state.
Posted On :20/Apr/2017 11:35:06 AM
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