News at a Glance
Cyclone Vardah - Dry air awaits as it near the AP coast
I have seen newspapers and international news sites reporting over 130 km/hr winds. Yes the Cyclone is going to intensify in open waters but as it nears the coast it is expected to weaken a lot.
Posted On :09/Dec/2016 10:04:28 AM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 10-12-16
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 10-12-16 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :09/Dec/2016 9:54:24 AM
Package for Promotion of Digital and Cashless Economy
In the aftermath of the cancellation of the legal tender character of old Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes, there has been a surge in the digital transactions through use of credit/debit cards and mobile phone applications.
Posted On :09/Dec/2016 9:41:39 AM
Additional page to be inserted in ration cards for January 2017
As there is a delay in the project of linking Aadhar cards, the project if issuing smart ration cards is also delayed by a few more months.Presently, the additional sheets given to the old ration cards are exhausted wit this month (December).
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 6:08:10 PM
Miladi Nabi Holiday will be on 13th December (not 12th): TN government
It had been announced earlier that the government holiday for Miladi Nabi would be on Monday, 12th December.
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 6:01:16 PM
Mind-controlled device for Quadriplegics
Here is a new invention for people suffering out of spinal injuries. It is a mind-controlled robot hand which will be of great help for such people in performing activities such as sipping a cup of tea or using fork to eat.
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 4:50:23 PM
SPS Murali - Ekaah Insurance Pvt Ltd
SPS Murali is the founder of Ekaah Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd. As an expert in Corporate Insurance Broking, he understands the need for professional guidance when there arise complexities.
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 4:27:59 PM
No service tax for debit or credit card usage up to Rs.2000
From today, there will be no service tax charged for using credit or debit card transactions up to Rs 2000. At present, about 15 percent service tax is paid for these transactions. This move comes.
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 4:17:50 PM
Oration for a cause, by Rotary Club of Madras East (11th Dec)
The Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME) is organizing a Mega Life Changing and Impact Making oratorical event on Sunday, 11th December 2016 at the Madras University Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, between 4 and 6 p.m.
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 3:51:59 PM
Today is the last day to apply for TNPSC Group-1 written test
Today (Thursday, 8th December) is the last day as stipulated for applying to appear in the written test conducted by TNPSC for Group-1 category.
Posted On :08/Dec/2016 3:44:56 PM
JB Soft System