RBI’s “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems” report stated that earlier, the growth rates were 71 per cent in 2015-16, 65 per cent in 2016-17 and 51 per cent in 2017-18.
Awareness rally held at Tambaram railway station
On account of World Environment Day, Railway officials, students and volunteers from Tambaram Sevabharathi carried out an awareness rally on the platforms in Tambaram railway station.
Govt to roll out Digital Rupee despite maintaining ban on cryptocurrency
People who are found to be dealing in cryptocurrencies in the country will be sentenced to imprisonment for a decade, said a draft bill and added that an official digital currency might be in the making, for the country.
Rs 1,999 crore to improve healthcare in TN: C Vijayabaskar
In a bid to improve the healthcare quality, the Tamilnadu government has launched an ambitious programme, costing Rs 1,999 crore, in which a major portion will be funded by the World Bank.
IIT-Madras teams win carbon zero challenge
Teams from IIT-Madras have won first and third prize in the second edition of carbon zero challenge, an All-India innovation and entrepreneurship contest organised by IIT-M and Virtusa Corporation here Friday.
Chennai singer imitates the voice of legendary musician A M Rajah
C A Raja from K K Nagar in Chennai strove hard to become a light music singer and started his own troupe – Pranavam Orchestra – 27 years ago and is still continuing to do what he loves doing the most – singing.
52 officers pass out from FIS, Tambaram
A total of 52 officers graduated from the Flying Instructors’ School (FIS) based at Air Force Station, Tambaram, Friday.
Music competition for youngsters in Chennai 23 June
Harikesanjali Trust, Chennai, is conducting its annual music competition on the kritis of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar on 23 June at Narada Gana Sabha. It will be conducted for two age groups: 13-17 and 18-25.
PM Modi, 30,000 people to participate in Yoga Day at Ranchi
Jharkhand capital Ranchi will be the venue for the main event for International Yoga Day on 21 June and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attended it, AYUSH Ministry officials said today.
Rahul says NaMo’s campaign was filled with lies, poison, hatred
Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is on a three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency-Wayanad, today arrived at the MP facilitation centre in the district Collectorate here and accepted memorandums and complaints from the people.

