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Why there were lesser rains this year: Dr. S R Ramanan, Retired Director
Dr. S R Ramanan, Retired Director (Sc. E) Area Cyclone Warning Centre Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai after attending a function in Salem spoke to the media. He said: Some changes have to take place.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 1:10:11 PM
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Housing is one of the basic requirements for human survival. For a normal citizen owning a house provides significant economic and social security and status in society. For a shelterless person, a house brings about.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 1:00:24 PM
Preventing infections during the monsoons
Here are a few tips to protect you from getting infections during the rainy season.It is highly recommended that you carry an extra pair of clothing with you at all times during a rainy day.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 12:46:21 PM
Restrictions on cash withdrawals may continue beyond December 30
Since sufficient currencies are not being printed, restricted withdrawal at ATMs will continue even after 30th. Bank officials are also protesting against this. They are asking the government to ease the restrictions.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 12:23:02 PM
0.5 percent discount on card payments for suburban railway ticket bookings
In order to abolish black money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonetized the 500 and 1000 rupee notes. Because of this Rs 14 Lakhs Crores was deposited in the banks. The Reserve Bank of India was not able to print.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 12:01:04 PM
Light to moderate rain in Tamil Nadu for the next 2 days
Low pressure depression at mean sea level over Tenasarim coast and neighborhood now lies over south Andaman Sea and neighborhood. The system is likely to develop into a cyclonic circulation in the next 48 hours.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 11:52:29 AM
Tomatoes prices come down drastically in Chennai
The prices of tomatoes are coming down drastically. Last week 1 kg tomatoes were sold for Rs 30 at Koyambedu wholesale market. After this prices have started coming down. Now 1 kg of tomatoes are being sold for Rs 6.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 11:22:47 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.48 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.48 per sovereign on Monday morning (Dec 26, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.21176.00 and a gram was Rs.2647.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2767.00.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 10:55:59 AM
Restrict no-detention policy to fifth standard cleared
The Law Ministry has given the go-ahead to a HRD Ministry proposal to restrict the no-detention policy from the present class VIII to class V.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 10:47:08 AM
RTOs will go cashless from New Year
Regional Transport Offices, RTOs, in New Delhi will go cashless from January. An official said that fees for all services including driving licence, auto permit and fitness certificate can be paid electronically from next month.
Posted On :26/Dec/2016 10:27:35 AM
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