News at a Glance
School fees to be hiked in the academic year 2016-2017
Chennaites who were greatly affected due to heavy rains and floods now will have to shell out extra fees for the school education for the academic year 2016-2017.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 3:09:59 PM
Work on the underground Chennai Metro Rail in Anna Salai begins
The metro rail works between DMS and Saidapet was stopped after CMRL terminated Gammon Indias contract for delay in the completion of work.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 3:07:45 PM
TASMAC liquor shops will be closed on 24th December
The state government owned TASMAC liquor shops in Tamil Nadu will remain closed on 24th December which is celebrated as Miladi Nabi all over the country.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 3:05:51 PM
Special camps to be alleged till Dec 28 to collect applications for duplicate ration cards and LPG
The Tamil Nadu government will hold special camps in more than 62 locations in flood-hit Chennai, Kanchepuram, Tiruvallur and Cuddalore districts till December 28 for collecting applications for duplicate ration cards and LPG documents.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 3:03:58 PM
Koyambedu flower market back to business after rains
The flower business at Koyambedu market is back up and running after facing difficulties due to the heavy rains and resultant flooding.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 2:49:43 PM
Babies born by C-section more at risk of ailments than those born naturally, says study
New research has shown that babies who are born with a planned C-section are more at risk to develop health problems than those born with an emergency C-section.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 2:47:30 PM
ESI invites applications for the posts of UDC and MTS
ESI has invited application for the posts of UDC and MTS. In Tamil Nadu region there are 202 vacancies of upper division clerks and 193 vacancies of multi tasking staffs.
Posted On :24/Dec/2015 2:37:29 PM
Floods cause surge in helmet sale
While motorists are forced to get their vehicles repaired due to damage faced in recent floods, there is one more need for them to spend money on.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 12:06:45 PM
Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department to issue smart cards
Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department has mentioned that smart cards will be be issued to ration cards holders.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:43:00 AM
Is internet wisely used during crisis?
The recent floods in Chennai have made us be thoughtful about the efficacy of internet with regards to disaster management. Particularly, it reminds of the Ushahidi platform. There is nothing of this kind present in India.
Posted On :19/Dec/2015 11:34:01 AM
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