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Special buses to be run for 43rd Anniversary of Chennai Besant Church
43rd Anniversary of Annai Velankanni Church in Besant Nagar, Chennai commences today (Friday, 28th August), with flag-hoisting ceremony.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 3:36:28 PM
Certificates/documents verification for the post of Regional Health Statistician on 1st September
The 1st stage of verification of documents for the posts of regional health statisticians is already completed. The 2nd stage of certificate/document verification is scheduled to be conducted on 1st September at the TNPSC Head Office in Chennai Broadway. This was announced by TNPSC officials.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 3:19:31 PM
How residents can make their own smart cities!
With a basic smartphone a resident can use apps designed to influence authorities to improve civic facilities! The sophisticated communication-based personal gadgets with customized software applications could be used to improve neighborhoods. So, it is not at all an exaggeration to state that smart city begins at home!
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 3:13:49 PM
Cost of Gold has increased of Rs.102 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.102 per sovereign on Friday Evening (Aug 28, 2015).
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 3:12:30 PM
What is the ideal time to undertake Girivalam on Full Moon Day at Thiruvannamalai?
There is a traditional faith/belief that the devotees who undertake the round-trip along the mountain (girivalam) at the temple of Lord Arnachaleswara at Thiruvannamalai will be blessed with good things.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 3:01:55 PM
Meizu launches MX5 in India at Rs 19,999 - available via Snapdeal
Meizu has finally launched the MX5 in India. The 16GB variant is priced at Rs 19,999 and will be exclusively available online via Snapdeal starting today (Friday, 28th August) at 2PM.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 2:21:39 PM
Shooting of Tamil remake of Jolly LLB commences
After Gethu, Udhayanidhi Stalin is donning the lead role in a film which is a remake of the superhit comedy film Jolly LLB. Ahmad of Endrendrum Punnagai fame is directing the film. Hansika is pairing with Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 12:02:38 PM
Onam is celebrated throughout the world today
Legend has it that Lord Vishnu in Vamana avatar after taking over all land from Bali gave him a promise to allow him to visit his people once every year.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 11:51:32 AM
Incense sticks smoke is more dangerous than cigarette smoke
The smoke emitted by the incense sticks which we use every day in our house is more dangerous than a cigarette smoke. This was revealed in a recent research.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 11:29:14 AM
O. Pannerselvam announces about new bridges
New bridges and causeways will be built across the state at a cost of Rs 80 crore during this fiscal year, said PWD Minister O Panneerselvam.
Posted On :28/Aug/2015 11:24:26 AM
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