News at a Glance
Tips to escape from the cash crunch with ease
Even after nearly two months of demonetizing the most widely used Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes in India, the dust has still not settled. The inconvenience is prevalent among people, especially among poor and middle income group.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 3:18:04 PM
Jewellery sales in the New Year up by 25 percent as compared to last year
The sales of jewellery on the New year Day (1st Jan, 2017) was up by 25 percent as compared to the previous year (1st Jan, 2016). Further, money transaction done through bank debit/credit cards was up by 80 percent.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 2:56:27 PM
NRIs to have more time to exchange demonetized notes
The last date to get old, demonetized Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes deposited at banks got over on 30th December 2016. Following this, the government has announced that those who still have these demonetized notes.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 2:31:04 PM
Kerosene, aviation fuel to see price hike
The price of kerosene and aviation fuel have got increased. The oil companies in India fix petroleum product price twice in a month depending on variations in crude oil rate in the international market.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 1:03:11 PM
Radio communication among policemen to get digitalized
As the first phase, digitalization of radio communication among policemen is set to get digitalized in Chennai and Trichy cities.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 12:52:15 PM
Gionee releases its most expected M2017 smartphone
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee had promised that it will release its M series smartphones by end of the last year.As promised, it has released the most expected Gionee M2017 smartphone. The important aspect.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 12:42:03 PM
Plastic free Madurai
Madurai Corporation has banned plastic and polythene materials in its jurisdiction. This comes into effect from today. Rs 500 will be imposed on the violators. The Corporation began to sensitize people.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 12:36:16 PM
BSNL: Unlimited local and STD calls at Rs 144
BSNL has launched its Rs 144 new SIM card at the BSNL office in Anna Salai in Chennai. The plan offers unlimited local and STD calls to any network for a period of one month comes with 300MB of free data usage,
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 11:53:20 AM
Additional second added to Indian Standard Time
Since the rotation of earth has become slow, an additional second was added to the atomic clock at Indias time-keeping centre at the National Physical Laboratory yesterday (1st January).
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 11:25:00 AM
Top 5 mobile payment apps
Mobile payment apps have now become the next big thing. These Apps provide easy payment of Mobile/Electricity/Water bills, online cash deposit, Grocery/Vegetable Bills, Virtual Wallet etc.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 11:19:50 AM
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