NEWS AT A GLANCE
NEW WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR VIRUDHUNAGAR
Rs.600-crore projects envisage drawing water from Tamiraparani River.
Posted On :17/Jul/2010 2:49:20 AM
Realtors conference begins in Chennai
The second annual convention of National Association of Realtors [NAR}-India was inaugurated in Chennai on Friday.
Posted On :17/Jul/2010 2:35:18 AM
Tamil online dictionary introduced University
Anna University, Chennai has launched a Tamil online dictionary. The Dictionary will have the meanings of words and usages in Thirukkural, Bharathiyars songs and Avvaiyars poems along with synonyms.
Posted On :17/Jul/2010 2:20:38 AM
INDIAN RUPEE WILL HAVE ITS OWN SIGNATURE
Symbol designed by Dharma lingam Udaya Kumar, 31 years of age a research scholar of IIT Mumbai has been selected as the icon of Indian currency rupee.
Posted On :16/Jul/2010 1:33:54 AM
REHABILITATION CENTRE FOR BLIND WOMEN CELEBRATES FOUNDATION DAY
The Founders Day of the Rehabilitation Centre for Blind Women at Mannarpuram was celebrated Rich tributes were paid to the late Joseph Gnanadickam, who had worked for the cause of visually-challenged persons’.
Posted On :16/Jul/2010 1:17:54 AM
ICT application training programme for teachers
With the objective of enhancing the competency level of teachers in managing ICT-integrated course curriculum, Teachers across the State will be trained in application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Posted On :16/Jul/2010 1:05:14 AM
Kalam to inaugurate rain water harvesting expo
Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will inaugurate two-day exhibition at the V.O.C. Grounds here on July 17.
Posted On :16/Jul/2010 12:45:54 AM
Palliative care centre for poor children to become functional
Deepa Muthiah, chairman, Dean Foundation announced the setting up of Palliative Care Centre at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Egmore.
Posted On :16/Jul/2010 12:36:04 AM
Anna Centenary Library is set to open
Anna Centenary Library which is coming up in Kotturpuram is set to be open in two months.. Nearly 5 lakh titles have been finalised for the Anna Centenary Library coming up at Kotturpuram
Posted On :14/Jul/2010 4:55:22 AM
B.SC IN AUDIOLOGY INTRODUCED IN MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
M.R.K. Panneerselvam, Health Minister, Government of Tamilnadu announced that a new B.Sc course in Audiology and Speech Therapy would be started at the Madras Medical College.
Posted On :14/Jul/2010 4:49:49 AM
DOCTORS AWARDED FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES
Ekam Foundation and Udhavum Karangal, Two NGO s jointly honoured eight doctors with Dr. K.S Sanjiv Award in a function held on the Occasion of Doctors in Chennai on Sunday.
Posted On :14/Jul/2010 4:37:43 AM
MADRAS UNIVERSITY VC SEEKS THE SUPPORT OF BOOK BANKS
G. Thiruvasagam , the Vice-Chancellor University of Madras sought the help of Book Banks facilitate the Free Education Scheme that the university plans to launch next month. Dr. Thiruvasagam was addressing the inaugural function of distribution of free books by Jaigopal Garodia
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 8:27:45 AM
BSNL MOU WITH TNHB TO PROVIDE TURN-KEY SOLUTIONS FOR TNHB UNITS
BSNL and has signed MOU with TNHB to come up with key telecom solutions, including a BSNL landline and broadband connection for the flats constructed by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB). Memorandum of Understanding signed for all future projects
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 8:23:27 AM
CENTRE KEEN ON PILOTING FOOD SECURITY BILL: K.V. THOMAS
K.V. Thomas, Minister of State for Agriculture while speaking at ‘Foodcon-2010’ held in Chennai on Friday said that the Central government is keen on piloting the Food Security Bill as early as possible after ongoing discussions with State governments and NGOs.
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 8:13:55 AM
‘MADURAI -2020 PLAN BY ANNA UNIVERSITY TO BE LAUNCHED
R. Murugesan, the first Vice-Chancellor of Anna University of Technology, Madurai immediately upon launching Madurai chapter of Anna University with 36 engineering colleges in five districts under its fold,
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 8:05:09 AM
SUPERCROSS SHOW ON SATURDAY
Kind of adventure sport, super show of super two wheeler racing skills is slated to entertain Coimbatoreans on Saturday. High-flying MRF National Supercross Championship will be an action
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 7:54:09 AM
FAMILY COURTS IN CHENNAI TO WORK ON SATURDAYS TO CLEAR BACKLOGS
Huge pendency of cases has forced Chennai Family Courts to work on Saturdays regularly from next Saturday. The courts would sit even on Sundays if the parties or their representatives agree to get their cases listed.
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 7:38:41 AM
RAJA RAVI VARMA REVISITED THROUGH A BIOGRAPHY
Raja Ravi Varma: Painter of Colonial India” authored by Rupika Chawla, after launched in Delhi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram, “was introduced to Chennai on Wednesday.
Posted On :10/Jul/2010 7:28:00 AM
GOVERNMENT IN PACT WITH WORLD BANK FOR HEALTH AND ROAD PROJECTS.
Two loan agreements - Rs.627.72 crore for the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project and 281.67 crore for Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project - were signed at the Secretariat on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.
Posted On :07/Jul/2010 9:31:44 AM
CONSERVATION TRUSTS TO SAVE TIGERS FORMED
The trust is intended to govern Mudumalai, Anamalai and Kalakad Mundanthurai reserves. The trust is autonomous; so they can frame their own policy relevant to the habitat”
Posted On :07/Jul/2010 9:23:32 AM
