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Power cut

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended in Kellys, Kondithope, Nungambakkam, VOC Nagar, Foreshore Estate, Teynampet, Thousand Lights, Chintadripet, Santhome, Muthialpet, Stanley, Mandaveli and Gopalapuram areas on March 14.

Blood bank anniversary

Lions Blood Bank celebrated its 23rd anniversary at Music Academy, with Madras University Vice-Chancellor S.P. Thyagarajan presided over the function. A souvenir consisting articles written by the members of the medical fraternity was released. Lions district governor K. Bhaskar offered felicitations.

Lecture on Budget

Guru Nanak College organised a lecture on `Understanding and Appraising of Budget 2006-07,' on March 10 at the college premises. Chief guest A. Rangachari, a former joint secretary, said that the budget should have long-term benefits. He said the Government should concentrate on fiscal management.

New counselling centre

Wisdom Medical Research Foundation inaugurated a new counselling centre at Perungudi for psychological and psychiatric problems. Persons can avail of free counselling.

For details, contact 044-2496 4919, 2496 4404.

Convocation

Patrician College of Arts and Science held its second annual convocation on March 11. Madras University registrar Anne Mary Fernandez, who was the chief guest, conferred degrees on 150 graduates.

Teachers' demands

Tamilnadu Graduate Teachers' Association held a conference on March 11.

They presented a slew of demands including stopping the recruitment of teachers on contract basis.

Helpline

Jesus Calls Ministries has launched a new interactive voice response telecom service for the devotees. Persons can dial the helpline (044- 2461 9999) and listen to various prayer topics.

Seminar

The Economics Department of JBAS College recently held a seminar on the social and economic infrastructure. Around 30 research scholars across India interacted with students and made presentations

on the theme.

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