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Southern Railway announced running of special trains to Ramzan
The Southern Railway today announced running of special trains to clear the extra rush of traffic during Ramzan.
Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore Specials will leave here at 2020 hrs on September nine and 11 and arrive Nagercoil at 1100 hrs, the next day.
The Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore Special will leave Nagercoil at 1330 hrs on September 10 and 12 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 0425 hrs, the next day.
Chennai Central-Nagercoil Superfast Special and Nagercoil- Chennai Central Special (via Erode, Karur, Dindigul) will leave here at 2330 hrs on September eight and arrive Nagercoil at 1400 hrs, the next day.
The Nagercoil-Chennai Central Special will leave Nagercoil at 1615 hrs on September nine and arrive Chennai Central at 0815 hrs, the next day.
The Chennai Central-Mangalore Central-Chennai Central Special will leave here at 2035 hrs on September eight and arrive Mangalore Central at 1330 hrs the next day.
The Mangalore-Chennai Central Special will leave Mangalore Central at 1725 hrs on September nine and arrive Chennai Central at 1000 hrs, the next day. The Chennai Central-Mangalore Central-Chennai Central Specials (via Coimbatore) will leave here at 2035 hrs on September 10 and arrive Mangalore Central at 1330 hrs, the next day.
The Mangalore-Chennai Central Special will leave Mangalore Central at 1415 hrs on September 12 and arrive Chennai Central at 0745 hrs, the next day.
The Chennai Central-Tirunelveli-Chennai Central Specials (via Chennai Egmore, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam) will leave here at 1930 hrs on September eight and arrive Tirunelveli at 0935 hrs, the next day.
The Tirunelveli-Chennai Central Special will leave Tirunelveli at 1455 hrs on September nine and arrive Chennai Central at 0500 hrs, the next day.
The Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore Superfast Special and Chennai Egmore Nagercoil Special will leave Nagercoil at 1700 hrs on September 12 and arrive Chennai Egmore at 0605 hrs, the next day.
The Chennai Egmore-Nagercoil Special will leave here at 1440 hrs on September 13 and arrive Nagercoil at 0535 hrs, the next day.
Advance reservation for the above trains will commence tomorrow,a Southern Railway release said today.
2 killed as bus hits two wheeler travelling
A railway employee and his five-year-old son were killed while his wife and another eight-year-old son were injured when the two wheeler in which they were travelling was hit by a private bus near Tambaram.
Police said Ravisankar (43), the railway employee, was returning home with his wife and two sons in his two wheeler after distributing invitations for house warming ceremony scheduled for next week.
The were proceeding towards Mannivakkam when a private bus hit them from behind. Ravisankar and his son Gokul died on the spot while his wife Kaliselvi and Bharath were admitted to a private hospital.
IGI opens State-of-the-art facility at Chennai
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Departments, Health, Information, businesses, meeting, programme on August 6th, 2010
The consumer in Chennai, known for their persistent interest in quality are aware of certification and ask for it. With the increased buying power, affordability of diamond and consumers demanding for quality, demand for certification is also increasing.
As a follow up to the success of their ‘Satellite laboratory’ in Thrissur and mobile labs in the south International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent laboratory for testing and grading gemstones and fine jewelry announced the launch of its state-of-the art facility at Chennai. IGI also organized a ‘Jewelers Meet’ at ‘The Park’ hotel.
The IGI Chennai facility is located in Prashanth Real Gold Tower, T. Nagar. The laboratory and educational services will provide much-needed convenience as well as a smooth and hassle-free, one-stop solution for retailers & jewelers to certify diamonds & diamond jewelry and educate the trade & consumers in Chennai.
The event had a a panel discussion on ‘Mounted Jewelry Grading – The need of consistency, accuracy & quality control’. A workshop was conducted later in the day for the jewelers & retailers.
Chennai Super Mom 2010
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Communication, Departments, Entertainment, Information, Other, function, programme on May 10th, 2010
Pinning hopes on the introduction round, A.K.Jayanthi rehearsed her walk for the third time, as her kids looked on. A little away from her was Nila Rajeevan who was prepared to impress the judges with a unique introduction about her self.
Other participants looked anxiously at their children who signalled thumbs up to cheer their moms. It was a contest of different sorts for the moms, who, for a change, received liberal doses of advice from their children.
“Keep flashing a smile. Don’t be jumpy,” said a college-goer to her mom, who meticulously nodded her head. ‘The Hindu Chennai Super Mom 2010′, a contest held here on Sunday to mark the Mothers’ Day, saw similar pep talks happening at every corner of the Chennai Trade Centre.
From the 75 contestants who battled it out through several interesting rounds, 30 were selected for the semi-finals.
The introduction round at the semi-finals was seemingly a cakewalk for many. But for those who took it very lightly, it cost them a place in the next round. A total of 15 contestants who impressed the judges with their distinctive introduction about themselves got past the first set of semis.
They then brushed up their general knowledge for the next round. Questions on Winter Olympics, Sri Lankan Presidential elections and Grammy awards featured in the round. Five contestants answered most of the questions and stamped their place in the finals.
A panel of celebrity judges including actors Nadiya, Uma Riyaz Khan, and dentist Vijayabharathi Rangarajan assessed the contestants based on a range of criteria such as intelligence, multitasking ability, creativity, parenting and talent.
Answering the bumper question on ‘Why does what the society thinks matter so much?, Nila Rajeevan bagged the coveted Super Mom title, along with Rs.50,000 cash prize and loads of other goodies.
First runner-up went to Saira Anwar, who won Rs.30,000 as cash prize, and second runner-up Aarti Vijaykumar won Rs. 20,000 cash prize.
While the stage sizzled with the performances of the final contestants, parallel sub-contests such as ‘Quick Bytes,’ a dry cooking contest, ‘Design Factory,’ a dress designing contest, and a fancy dress competition for kids, attracted kids who failed to make it into the final rounds.
Aquaguard is the presenting sponsor, Velammal Educational Trust is the associate sponsor, Nathella Sampathu Chetty, Sowbaghya and instore are the co-sponsors, 1st Step is the fancy dress sponsor, Nalli is the Design Factory partner, Joyalukkas, RMKV, Sri Palam Silk Sarees, O2 Health Studio, Witco, Lalitha Jewellery and Mahavir Optics are the sponsors for the prizes. NDTV-Hindu is the television partner, Chennai Live the Radio Partner and Beep the event manager.
Tsunami alert issued triggered tension among in chennai
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Communication, Departments, Health, Information, Other, government, illegal, police, programme on May 10th, 2010
A tsunami alert issued by Tamil Nadu government officials on Sunday triggered tension among those living along the coast. Their anxiety came to an end only after the authorities withdrew it later in the day.
The alert was issued after an earthquake off the Indonesian coast in the morning, and fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea. Police cleared the beaches, turning back thousands of visitors.
A bulletin issued by the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, said the earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale off the west coast of northern Sumatra around 11.30 in the morning.
But as the day progressed without incident, the advisory was withdrawn later in the afternoon. As a result of the alert in Chennai, the ‘Kodai Thiruvizha’ organised by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation on Island Grounds attracted thousands of visitors as beachgoers were turned back by the police.
Grand flower show Exhibition in Chennai
Posted by ganesh in Agriculture, Chennai, Departments, Entertainment, Information, Other, exicipition, government, programme on May 10th, 2010
A grand flower show is held here showcasing different varieties of flowers.
More than fifty varieties of flowers from India and over 150 varieties of flowers from other countries were displayed at the exhibition.
“The flower show is very good to see and have a very good opportunities for myself. They have arranged flowers in various forms like aeroplane, peacock and beautiful colours. Moreover, this is a very original one and summer time is very useful especially for children and for myself and for other also. I think I am very happy to be here because this is a good opportunity for me to see all the flowers at one place and anyone can come here and enjoy this flower show,” said Gomathi, a visitor to the flower show.
Among the flowers on display were Tulips, Nishantas, Carnations, wax flowers and Asiatic.
The flowers were arranged in the shape of an aeroplane, a teddy bear, a mountain and flower dolls, which were the main attraction at the show.
“The flower show is very important for the people in Chennai. Normally, people go out of station to visit the flowers as it is hot in Chennai. But, for the first time, we are providing this opportunity to the people to visit and see different kinds of flowers and it gives them enjoyment when they visit these flowers. It looks beautiful so we are providing very good opportunity to visit these flowers at the same place,” said Vidhya, an organiser of the flower show.
The exhibition is open to the public free of cost. The show also serves as a forum for prospective customers and flower lovers from different parts of the state.
Power shutdown on chennai
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Departments, Home, Information, Other, Shutdown, TNEB, government on May 5th, 2010
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Thursday between 9 am and 5 pm for maintenance work.
Madhavaram: Madhavaram High Road, Alex Nagar Colony, Vathiyar Thottam, Rukraj Nagar and KKR Garden.
Villivakkam: Red Hills Road, Baliamman Koil Street, Devar Street, Mounasamy Madam Street, Ponnangkinuru Street and Rajiv Gandhi Street.
Vyasarpadi: M S Koil Street, PV Koil Street, Chinna Street, West Mada Church Road, Mada Church Road, Arthan Road, Adam Street and Royapuram.
Kilpauk: Part of Purasawakkam, Kilpauk, Kellys, Part of Nammalvarpet, Metrowater (HT), Aspiran Garden I & II, RV Nagar, New Avadi Road, Green Garden, L,N,O Blocks, Cavery Colony, Kutty Street, Cholaiammal Street, Water Tank Road, Mettu Street, Policemen Street and D P Shanmugam Street.
Royapettah: Peters Road, Besant Road, JJ Khan Road and Sardar Jung Garden. Mylapore: Chennai City Centre and Mylapore West (Jegathambal Colony).
Balaji Nagar: Poornam Prakasam Road and VM Street. Triplicane: TH Road and Ayothikuppam. Ice House: Periya Malaiyappan Street, Murugappa Mudali Street, Dr Natesan Road and Lloyds Road.
Thirumudivakkam: Thirumudivakkam Sidco Industrial Estate, Kundrathur Town, Somangalam and Erumaiyur.
The Supreme Court has imposed a stay on the double murder case
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Court, Departments, Health, Information, Murders, illegal, police on April 22nd, 2010
The Supreme Court has imposed a stay on the direction of the Madras High Court to the Tamilnadu government to appoint a special officer or hand over probe to the CBI in the double murder at Ashok Nagar, Chennai.
It may be noted that the city police went on an appeal in the apex court against the direction stating that the court had overlooked many facts.
The police, in its appeal, further stated that the court observation that the investigation officer did not make any attempt to secure Senthil Kumaran who, according to Varadharajan, a fingerprint expert and private detective, was the real killer and that it had not recorded his statement was not correct.
Senthil was secured after a Tamil magazine published an article based on video clippings submitted by Varadharajan, giving a different twist to the murder case.
The investigating officer also secured Krishnakumar, who makes the statement on the video that it was his friend Senthil Kumar who murdered Ananthalakshmi and her son Suraj.
Ananthalakshmi and her son Suraj were murdered in their house in September last. Ashok Nagar police conducted the investigation and arrested four persons in connection with the crime.
While so, a bi-weekly magazine, published an article in its issue dated 18 October, 2009, stating that a compact disc (CD), giving more particulars about the murder, was handed over to the police officer concerned by a responsible person, but no action was taken on that.
Varadarajan submitted to the police that the CD contained the statement of another accused Krishnakumar giving more details about the murder.
The police contended that the statement given by Krishnakumar was fabricated, recorded only to give a twist to the murder case.
Varadarajan, an advocate, could not do private detective business. He also cannot interfere in the investigation which was already in progress.
The unwarranted act of Varadarajan had caused trouble to the investigating agency (IA) and marred the reputation of the police. This act should be considered as a serious offence and his custodial interrogation was necessary.
In his petition seeking advance bail, Varadarajan submitted that he had done so in good faith. It was not his intention to divert the investigation process.
It was only to help the police find out the real culprits. Instead of verifying the statement made by Krishnakumar, the police wanted to arrest the petitioner and harass him.
Following which bail was granted to him.
BSNL Chennai Telephones will transfer
Posted by ganesh in BSNL, Chennai, Communication, Departments, Information, Mobiles, Other, government, modification, release on April 21st, 2010
BSNL Chennai Telephones will transfer around 2,400 working lines from the Pazhavanthangal, Nanganallur areas, which come under St Thomas Mount Exchange.
The telephone numbers of these areas will be changed to numbers starting with ‘2224′. For clarification, contact: 2231 8025 / 2224 6454 / 94450 24664 / 94449 79476.
Central Railway Station in Chennai at fire.
Tension prevailed at the Central Railway Station in Chennai today, when a fountain made out of moulded fibre in front of the station, caught fire.
On receiving the information, fire and rescue service personnel rushed to the spot brought the fire under control in half an hour. There were no casualties, reports said.
However passengers ran to safety when the fire broke out, reports said, quoting police sources. It is said that the fire was caught from a cigarette that was found lying beside the fountain.
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