NEWS AT A GLANCE
Remote control of flights in smaller airports in Chennai likely
As it is likely that the Regional Connectivity Scheme will take off, the Airports Authority of India will set up remote traffic control towers using which flights in smaller airports can be guided.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 1:05:08 PM
Deadline for linking Aadhar with welfare schemes extended till 31st March 2018
The central government has announced that the deadline for linking Aadhar card data with the central government welfare schemes has been extended until 31st March 2018.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 12:56:57 PM
Koyambedu to go on holiday for one day every month
As an initiative to keep the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex clean and hygienic, the round-the-clock functioning place is likely to get shut for one day every month when cleaning activities shall take place.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 12:37:36 PM
RBI reduces MDR for small merchants
For small merchants i.e., for businesses that make turnover of lesser than Rs 20 lakh, the RBI has reduced the merchant discount rate. MDR is the fees that the merchants pay to the bank for each and every card payment done.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 12:19:30 PM
Will GST affect on electricity bills?
The central government has planned to bring electricity also under the GST regime.As taxes up to 25 percent is collected on electricity bills, the state governments earn revenues of Crores of Rupees.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 12:10:09 PM
No changes in price of Tirupathi Laddu - TTD
The Joint Executive Officer of the TTD (Tirumalai Tirupathi Devasthanam Board) informed that there would be no change in the subsided price of the famous Laddu Prasadam offered to the devotees visiting Tirupathi.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 12:01:01 PM
Ola comes up with Ola Pedal, an initiative to combat air pollution
Due to sever air pollution in the nation capital, Ola has come up with an idea of piloting bicycle rides so as to subside the menace.Across various colleges, Ola has come up with Ola Pedal to start with. The very primary.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 11:45:14 AM
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple Calendar 2018
We give you all the complete Sabarimala dates 2018 including the Sabarimala opening dates 2018 and Sabarimala temple closing dates 2018.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 11:28:09 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.88 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.88 per sovereign on Thursday morning (Dec 07, 2017). A sovereign was worth Rs.22064.00 and a gram was Rs.2758.00.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 10:50:24 AM
Know what prevented Cyclone Ockhi from making landfall in Gujarat
The maiden tropical storm of the season, Cyclone Ockhi kept surprising everyone right from the beginning. From the low pressure area in Bay of Bengal, which was never anticipated to be a cyclonic storm.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 10:21:23 AM
No changes in interest ratio - RBI
A meeting regarding the prevalent financial condition of the RBI and the review of policies was conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, presided by the RBI governor Ujit Patel.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 10:17:05 AM
Depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal
The Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood moved northwestwards and the system is very likely to move northwestwards and reach Andhra Pradesh coast around 8th December evening.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 9:49:25 AM
Live traffic updates Chennai (Dec 7)
Get Chennai traffic reports, road conditions, traffic jam, traffic info for your regular route here.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 9:41:58 AM
Petrol price decreased
Petrol price was decreased by 1 paise per litre with effect from 6 am, Dec 07. Prices may vary from Outlet to Outlet within a city due to differential local sales tax or VAT rates.
Posted On :07/Dec/2017 9:39:58 AM
Low Pressure Area over south coastal Gujarat & Neighbourhood
Cyclonic Storm over east-central Arabian Sea moved north-northeastwards, weakened into a Deep Depression in the afternoon and into a Depression during late evening of yesterday, the 5th December, 2017.
Posted On :06/Dec/2017 9:00:30 PM
Village-wise Guideline can be download now
In order to get the task of the market values of all properties in the state of Tamil Nadu, supplementary teams have been formed for Market Value Estimation Guidance headed by the collector of the respective districts
Posted On :06/Dec/2017 8:41:07 PM
TN State Govt order: Groceries for Amudham stores to be procured locally
The Tamil Nadu state government has issued an order that the groceries required for the various Amudham Departmental Stores can be procured directly from the wholesale dealer in the local area from 1st December.
Posted On :06/Dec/2017 8:30:24 PM
Abdul Kalam National Memorial - Visitors can have the full access to all parts
From 1st January, the visitors to the Dr. Abdul Kalam National Memorial located in Rameshwaram will be allowed to the entire memorial.
Posted On :06/Dec/2017 8:26:44 PM
Lucky draw for passengers who buy train tickets through BHIM App
The Ministry of Railways has taken a decision to increase the number of passengers who procure train tickets using the BHIM App.
Posted On :06/Dec/2017 4:40:56 PM
Tamil Nadu NMMS 2017 exam date changed
The director of the state examination board, Vasundhara Devi has informed that the date for the Tamil Nadu State Level National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) Scheme examination has been changed.
Posted On :06/Dec/2017 4:26:51 PM
