News at a Glance
Metro between CMBT and Alandur still most used
The Metro stations from the first opened stretch between CMBT and Alandur are the ones that see the highest traffic. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited, or CMRL, recently opened a new stretch.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 11:49:28 AM
Small 5 kg cylinders from Indane
Indane will soon introduce small 5 kg liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, cylinders through supermarkets and malls. The cylinder costs Rs. 1018 excluding the safety hose and regulator.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 11:44:51 AM
Facebook to take on LinkedIn with job postings
Facebook has said that it is testing a feature that would let page administrators create job postings and receive applications from candidates.A company spokesperson said, Based on behaviour weve seen on Facebook.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 11:34:49 AM
Fair price shops to collect the details of the family members by 30th
The food department has issued orders to all the salesmen of fair price shops to collect the details of the family members in the ration cards before 30th November.34,686 fair price shops are functioning in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 11:29:08 AM
Tamil Nadu govt enhances maternity leave from 6 to 9 months
The Tamil Nadu State Government has issued an order enhancing the maternity leave for women workers from 6 months to 9 months.S. Swarna, IAS (Secretary to Government) Personnel and Administrative.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 10:57:54 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.64 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.64 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Nov 8, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23000.00 and a gram was Rs.2875.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3075.00.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 10:50:44 AM
International film festival to commence in Chennai tomorrow
International Tamil Film Association along with 7th channel are organizing the 14th Tamil Nadu international Film Festival. It will be held at Russian cultural center, Chennai from November 9th to 11th.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 10:44:03 AM
Suvidha special trains between Chennai Central - Kollam
Train No.82623 Chennai Central - Kollam Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Central at 22.30 hrs. on 18th & 25th November, 2016 and reach Kollam at 14.20 hrs. the next day.Train No.82624 Kollam - Chennai.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 10:35:55 AM
IIT-M students design foldable house
Civil engineering students at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras have designed a two-storey house out of metal frames and iron panels that can be unfolded and fixed to accommodate 20 people at time.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 9:55:46 AM
Eating last meal mid afternoon lowers appetite, says study
A new study has said that a meal-timing strategy reduced swings in hunger and altered fat and carb burning patterns, which may help with losing weight. In early time-restricted feeding, or eTRF.
Posted On :08/Nov/2016 9:51:25 AM
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