NEWS AT A GLANCE
KNOWLEDGE FIRST, A BOOK RELEASED AT IIT MADRAS
David Willetts, British Minister for Universities and Science released a book, ‘Knowledge First, at New Research Park of the IIT-Madras’ in the IIT Madras campus on Wednesday. The book was received byM.S. Ananth, Director of IIT in the presence of M. Sandhya Shekar, CEO of IIT Madras Research Park,
Posted On :29/Jul/2010 7:12:14 AM
SUPREME COURT HAS TO TELL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT THAT IT WAS A CRIME TO ALLOW FOOD TO ROT AND TO LET THE POOR GET IT IF YOU CANNOT DISTRIBUTE
The Supreme Court reacting to the reports that a huge stock of food grains is being wasted in the absence of adequate storage has asked the Centre to consider releasing the grain to the deserving people rather than allowing it to rot.
Posted On :28/Jul/2010 2:54:41 AM
SOUTHERN RAILWAY RESPONDS TO COMPLAINTS; TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF BEDROLLS SUPPLIED TO PASSENGERS
Southern Railway as a part of improving their services to the rail travelers has positively responded to the complaints by the passengers on the quality of bedrolls provided in the trains Southern Railway has initiated
Posted On :28/Jul/2010 2:49:46 AM
TASMAC APPEAL DISMISSED
In landmark judgment the Madras High Court has come to the rescue of the citizens who are deprived of peaceful life due to nuisance created by drunkards. The court held that it is offending the Right to Life guaranteed by the Constitution.
Posted On :28/Jul/2010 2:41:23 AM
New curriculum for MBBS on the cards: MCI
S.K. Sarin, Chairman, Medical Council of India announced that A new curriculum for MBBS and a common entrance test are on the cards.
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 5:55:07 AM
‘EXPERIENCE AMERICA’
The US consulate is organize Experience America, an event to showcase the U.S. Consulates educational resources jointly with the Alpha Group of Institutions in the city on July 27.
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 5:41:35 AM
DIABETIC 2010 – AN AWARENESS EXPO.
V. Mohan, Chairman of Dr.Mohans Diabetes Specialities Centre was speaking at a press conference organized to announce ‘Diabetes 2010
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 5:27:26 AM
IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS: VENU SRINIVASAN.
Venu Srinivasan, chairman and managing director, TVS Motor Company Ltd., on Friday was speaking on the theme ‘Improving manufacturing competitiveness, at the 174th Annual General Meeting of the Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 5:17:28 AM
SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN TO ADD NEW BOOKS TO SCHOOL LIBERARIES.
The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) wing of the State is spending Rs.20 crore on this initiative, according to a senior official
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 5:09:40 AM
‘MAKKALAI THEDI’ PUBLIC INTERFACE INITIATIVE BY CHENNAI CORPORATION.
Mayor M.Subramanian announced that special lighting effects on Napier Bridge will be inaugurated on Wednesday at 8 p.m. by Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 5:03:15 AM
DOCTOR HONOURED WITH KOBAYASHI AWARD.
T. Rajkumar, Head of Department of Molecular Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, has been chosen for the `Kobayashi Foundation Award for cancer research.
Posted On :26/Jul/2010 4:57:08 AM
SRM INKS PACT WITH LA TROBE
Brian McGaw, Dean, Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering of La Trobe University, an Australian University, signed a MoU with N.Sethuraman, Registrar and M.Ponnavaiko, Provost and Chief of Academics, SRM University.
Posted On :24/Jul/2010 7:32:22 AM
ALL-WOMEN POLICE STATIONS – DO THEY SERVE THE PURPOSE
It is reported that the all-women police stations are harassing the complainants rather than helping them as claimed by many women who seek the help of all women police stations.
Posted On :24/Jul/2010 7:30:09 AM
Alstom to the aid of Arivalayam
Schools for differently-abled children run by BHEL Timothy F Curran, Chief Executive, Alstom, USA handed over a cheque for Rs 1. 15 lakhs to N.S. Maliga, Principal, Arivalayam in the presence of A.V. Krishnan, Executive Director, BHEL, Tiruchi.
Posted On :23/Jul/2010 1:50:32 AM
SIBAL UNVEILS LOW COST COMPUTER.
Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal unveiled the low cost computing-cum-access device in New Delhi on Thursday
Posted On :23/Jul/2010 1:39:10 AM
CAMPAIGN FOR PAPERLESS GOVERNANCE IS ON.
There has been good response to the ‘Smart Card’ issued by the Corporation for the first time in Tamil Nadu to the vehicles being parked at Vaeinthaankulam new bus-stand,
Posted On :23/Jul/2010 1:30:33 AM
STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE COURSE OF THEIR CHOICE
G. Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor, and University of Madras advised the Arts and Science colleges to ensure that beneficiaries identified under Free Collegiate Education Scheme
Posted On :23/Jul/2010 1:23:52 AM
Hindustan Signs MoU With Vasan Eye Care
Hindustan University launches two year diploma course in Optometry in collaboration with Vasan Eye Care Hospital. Promoting industry- institution partnership which will open new vistas and arenas for students in the job market, Hindustan University well established in the field of eduction,
Posted On :22/Jul/2010 5:27:01 AM
Kiron Bedi On Imparting Values Of Life To Children
Kiron Bedi was delivering a talk on ‘Living the values at an event organised by Gruppo Banca Sella here on Wednesday. She said was delivering a talk on ‘Living the values at an event organised by Gruppo Banca Sella here on Wednesday
Posted On :22/Jul/2010 5:25:09 AM
Call Centre To Know SETC Bus Timings To Be Launched Soon
Atulya Misra Transport Secretary said on Wednesday that uniform, centralised call centre would be launched soon. It was in response to suggestions made at State Consumer Protection Council meet.
Posted On :22/Jul/2010 5:18:35 AM
