News at a Glance
An app for integrated medical care launched
For the first time in India an app for integrated medical care and organ transplantation has been introduced in Coimbatore.The app called Dhanvantari can be downloaded from Google Play and IOS.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 10:46:23 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.88 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.88 per sovereign on Friday morning (Oct 21, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.22720.00 and a gram was Rs.2840.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3037.00.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 10:40:03 AM
Food minister R Kamaraj ensures full stock in PDS shops for Deepavali and monsoon
Tamil Nadu food minister R Kamaraj on Thursday held a review meeting with the civil supply authorities regarding supply of food products during the Deepavali festival and north east monsoon period.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 10:28:46 AM
Rains expected in Tamil Nadu in the next 24 hours
Chennai Metrological Centre has mentioned that there will be rains or thundershowers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in one or two places due to convectional activities.In the next 24 hours, there will be rains or thundershowers.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 10:25:40 AM
AC superfast special fare special train from Chennai Central to Howrah
Train No.00842 Chennai Central - Howrah AC superfast special fare special train will leave Chennai Central at 17.10 hrs. on 06th & 13th November, 2016 and reach Howrah at 18.30 hrs. the next day.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 10:11:37 AM
Rs.300 worth vegetable kit to set up terrace gardens
Terrace garden Scheme was commenced in 4 districts including Chennai.With the huge popularity of this scheme, it is planned to expand the same throughout the state of Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 9:51:19 AM
Now, a way to detect cancer using a smartphone
Researchers from the Washington State University have developed a low-cost, portable laboratory on a smartphone that can analyse several samples at once to catch a cancer biomarker.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 9:42:09 AM
Nikon launches new lenses AF-S NIKKOR & PC NIKKOR
Nikon has launched two lenses, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and the PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 9:38:35 AM
Hearing difficulties in old age are related to brain activity, and not ears, says study
A study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology has said that that something is going on in the brains of typical older adults that cause them to struggle to follow speech amidst background noise.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 9:34:40 AM
Airtel announces new 4G and 3G recharge plan
Airtel will soon offer 10GB of 4G/3G data on a recharge of Rs 259. The standard pack offers 1GB data and users who buy a new 4G handset get an extra 9GB through the My Airtel app.
Posted On :21/Oct/2016 9:30:39 AM
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