News at a Glance
NEW TWO RUPEE COIN IN CHENNAI
The new Two Rupee coin in Ferritic Stainless steel would have the face of Louis Braille and his name written in Braille on one side and the other side would have as usual the value of the coin.. Louis Braille is the inventor of language developed for the visually impaired persons.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:47:59 AM
BIO-SAFETY OF GM MOSQUITO IS NOT CONFIRMED YET
S Elango, the Director of Public Health said bio-safety of Genetically Modified mosquitoes being developed by the researches worldwide to fight diseases like Malaria, Chikungunya, Dengue and vector- borne diseases need clarification. Unless the concerned bodies clarify and directorate becomes sure, they will not recommend GM Mosquitoes to Government for application.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:38:20 AM
MORE ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN TAMILNADU
As per P Mannar Jawahar, Vice Chancellor, Anna University and Regional Chairman, AICTE, around 100 applications have been received for starting new Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu. With last date for application has been extended to 28th February more application are expected to be submitted.
Posted On :23/Feb/2010 4:11:23 AM
SRM UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT NANO-SCIENCE CONFERENCE
SRM University has planned to conduct three day Nano-Science International Conference from 24th of February. International conference on Nano-science and Nano-Technology- ICONN 2010 is organized by the Physics department of the University
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 3:49:42 AM
CHENNAI MARATHON WON BY A KENYAN.
Chennai Marathon 2010 held at marina on Sunday was organized by the Sports Authority of India. Participants included were national and international athletes. Augustine Rona of Kenya won the event clocking two hours 14 minutes, who was also the winner of Pune Marathon. Santhosh Kumar of UP came second.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:45:28 AM
TCS ANNUAL QUIZ PROGRAMME FOR CORPORATION SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TCS Maitree Eureka physics quiz programme is an annual event, which started last year. More than 560 students from 250 Corporation schools and Government aided schools participated through their nominated teams .
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:36:51 AM
OVER BRIDGE WORK AT RED HILLS ON CHENNAI- KOLKATA HIGHWAY FAST TRACKED.
The over bridge work near Puzal Lake at Red hills on Chennai � Kolkata highway has commenced and is speeded up . The project cost estimated to be around Rs 6.5 Crores and is expected to ease traffic moving into AP. Chief Minister Karunanidhi has ordered the completion of the project by the end of March.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 2:27:17 AM
CBSE ANNUAL COUNSELING PROGRAMME OVER TOLL FREE NUMBER.
In order to help students from being stressed, the CBSE board has launched counseling programme with Toll �free helpline 1800 11 7002 . This is only for Examination related questions.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 1:46:48 AM
NO RESTRICTION TO STUDENTS� VISA TO US: US ENVOY.
Vice Consul for the US Consulate General in Chennai, Mr. Benesh said that US has no plans to restrict visas to students going to study in the US. . He spoke in the Education Expo which was conducted in Chennai. Currently it is estimated that annually about one lakh students go to the US to study and the number is increasing.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 1:26:22 AM
DEVELOPMENT WORKS BY CORPORATION.
Chennai Corporation has embarked on 85 developmental projects in Chennai. Some of the projects are development of Parks, Schools, health centers, and many more.
Posted On :22/Feb/2010 1:04:28 AM
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