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Trivandrum Corporation bans plastic bags
Trivandrum Corporation has banned use of plastic bags lesser than 50 microns. The Mayor of Trivandrum Corporation had announced that discussions are on to ban plastic items in Trivandrum.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:08:07 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.40 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.40 per sovereign on Saturday morning (July 02, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23368.00 and a gram was Rs.2921.00
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 11:03:02 AM
Proposal to extend maternity leave to 26 weeks submitted
The Labour Ministry has said that it is ready to bring an amendment to Maternity Benefit Act to revise the duration of maternity leave from 12 weeks at present to 26 weeks. Women and Child Development, pr WCD, Minister Maneka Gandhi had recently discussed the issue with Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:56:28 AM
Aviation Fuel raised for fifth month in a row
ATF or Aviation Turbine Fuel prices were raised by 5.5 per cent today. This is the fifth month in row that prices have been raised. However, price of non subsidised LPG or cooking gas was lowered by Rs. 11 per cylinder.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:40:19 AM
Foreign exchange reserves fall due to Brexit
India�s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 3 million over the week ending June 24. That was day that Britain voted to leave the European Union, or the EU. The decision triggered a collapse across global financial markets.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:38:50 AM
Reliance Earth 2 smartphone launched in India
The LYF Earth 2 smartphone was launched by Reliance in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 20,999.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:23:16 AM
Swathi killer arrested in Tirunelveli
The police have arrested suspected killer of Infosys techie S. Swathi. On Friday, they made a major breakthrough in the case when they nabbed 22 year old Ramkumar in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 10:06:25 AM
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai Today (02-07-2016)
Power Shutdown Areas In Chennai Today (02-07-2016)
Posted On :02/Jul/2016 9:54:02 AM
The results of the written examination for selection of VAOs released on the internet
The results of the examination for the section of VAO (Village Administrative Officer) have been released on the internet today (Friday, 1st July).
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 5:48:19 PM
Indian bank customers benefit getting Rs 31 crore worth loan
About 150 Indian bank customers have received debts worth Rs 31 crore. There was an event that took place in Chennai yesterday, the Thursday.
Posted On :01/Jul/2016 4:48:18 PM
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