News at a Glance
Old Rs.500 will not be accepted at petrol outlets from midnight of 2nd Dec
With effect from the midnight of 2nd December, 2016, old Rs. 500 bank notes will not be accepted at petrol, diesel and gas outlets of Public Sector Oil and Gas Marketing Companies as well as for purchase of Air Tickets at Airports.
Posted On :02/Dec/2016 9:51:03 AM
LPG cylinders prices hiked
The prices of LPG cylinders (subsidized cooking gas) were hiked by Rs.55 on Thursday morning. As per the modified rates, a subsidized 14.2-kg cylinder will now cost Rs.593.50 in Chennai as against Rs.538.50 previously.
Posted On :02/Dec/2016 9:45:22 AM
Cyclone Nada passed off peacefully through Karaikal coast
The low depression formed in the southwest Bay of Bengal near Chennai tuned to cyclone on Wednesday. The cyclone was named NADA.
Posted On :02/Dec/2016 9:31:49 AM
Ernakulam - Barauni Raptisagar weekly express rescheduled
Train No.12522 Ernakulam - Barauni Raptisagar weekly express (via Chennai Central), scheduled to leave Ernakulam at 10.15 hrs. on 02.12.2016, has been rescheduled to leave Ernakulam at 12.00 hrs.
Posted On :02/Dec/2016 9:24:16 AM
No tax on gold jewellery bought with legal income: government
In order to remove any doubt about the current position of Income Tax Law with respect to gold jewellery and ornaments, the following points are hereby categorically clarified:
Posted On :02/Dec/2016 9:17:58 AM
Changes in the pattern of suburban train services (Dec 1 to Dec 27)
Due to Line Block to facilitate engineering works between Kadambattur - Thiruvalangadu in Chennai - Arakkonam section, the following changes will be made in the pattern of suburban train services.
Posted On :02/Dec/2016 8:54:58 AM
Tamil Nadu Open University to introduce 26 New courses
The Tamil Nadu Open University is set to introduce 26 new courses including post-graduation courses, Tamil medium study of Geography, from the next Academic Year
Posted On :01/Dec/2016 5:44:17 PM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 03-12-16
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 03-12-16 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 :01/Dec/2016 5:34:56 PM
Central Government clarification: How much gold can be kept by a single person?
In the wake of Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Bill, 2016 which has been passed by the Lok Sabha and is under consideration with Rajya Sabha, some rumours have been making rounds that all gold jewellery.
Posted On :01/Dec/2016 5:24:58 PM
Special fare special train from Kollam to Chennai Egmore
Train No.06046 Kollam � Chennai Egmore special fare special train will leave Kollam at 21.20 hrs. on 11th December, 2016 and reach Chennai Egmore at 12.40 hrs. the next day.
Posted On :01/Dec/2016 5:18:11 PM
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