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Puducherry to Coimbatore PRTC A/C Volvo Bus

2016-09-06T23:24:00.003+05:30

It’s absolutely happy news for Puducherrian’s who are travelling to Coimbatore. Now PRTC (Puducherry Road Transport Corporation) has commenced a new Volvo A/C bus to Coimbatore every day at 10:00 PM from Puducherry. And also another bus will start from Coimbatore to Puducherry at 10:00 PM every day. This service has been started from 05-Sep-2016.

Bus ticket fee: Rs.600 per person

For online ticket booking: Rs.25 extra per ticket

Not only Puducherrian’s, people in and around will be benefitted with this...!

Current Petrol & diesel price in Puducherry

2016-09-03T00:37:00.000+05:30

Based on the crude oil rate, Indian oil corporations fix the rate of petrol and diesel. Approximately we are experiencing the rate changes twice in a month. And today (2nd Sep 2016) petrol value is raised to Rs 3.38 and diesel to Rs 2.68.

Rate changes

Petrol rate increased to Rs. 59.71 from Rs. 56.60
Diesel rate amplified to Rs. 53.46 from Rs. 50.81
Speed petrol increased to Rs. 61.96 from Rs. 58.60

NTL Call Taxi in Pondicherry

2015-03-21T19:50:00.000+05:30

NTL Call Taxi, The Chennai's popular Call Taxi service is now available in Pondicherry. For booking call 0413-30003000

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Puducherry Recruitment 2015

2015-02-09T15:21:00.000+05:30

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan/ Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan,Puducherry has issued notification for recruitment for 60 Block Resource Teacher,Trained Graduate Teacher on contract basis.Eligible candidates may send their applications on or before 17th February 2015.

Number of Posts: 60

Details of Posts
Block Resource Teacher/ Cluster Resource Center Co-ordinator – 25 Posts
Trained Graduate Teacher -35 Posts

Wages: Rs. 35,000/- per month

Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years as on 18-02-2015.Age relaxation for OBC , SC, ST and Ph candidates will be as per govt norms.

Education Qualification: 1) Bachelor’s Degree in the respective subject/language from any recognized university. 2) B.Ed., or B.T of any recognized University. 3) Should have passed Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by CBSE(CTET)

How to Apply: Candidates may download prescribed application form from www.py.gov.in or schooledn.puducherry.gov.in and send dully filled in form along with attested copies of the relevant documents to the state Project Director, State Project Office, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan/ Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, 5th floor, “B ” Block, Perunthalivar Kamarajar Centenary Educational compelx, 100 feet road, Anna Nagar, Puducherry – 605005.

Last Date for Application Submission: 17th February 2015

For more details see this link: http://schooledn.puducherry.gov.in/HTML/TransProm/SSA_BRT.pdf

Scuba Diving @ ECR Ocean Spray

2015-01-20T12:02:00.002+05:30

Ocean Spray Resorts, Ecr is honored to be associated with the Professional Associations of Diving Instructors (PADI) to bring you Scuba Diving into our very own Pondicherry, India !!!
Discover Scuba Diving will give you an insight to the beautiful and amazing world of Scuba Diving !!!
Date : 19-01-2015 (Monday) to 31-01-2015 (Saturday)
Time : 08:00 AM onwards
Venue : Ocean Spray Resort
Call 09952688881 for more details and reservation

I movie online booking in Pondicherry

2015-01-11T20:24:00.003+05:30

The most awaited Shankar’s magnum opus 'I' movie is releasing on Pongal (14th January 2015). The film features Vikram, Amy Jackson in the lead roles along with Suresh Gopi, Upen Patel, Santhanam, Ramkumar Ganesan, Srinivasan, Mohan Kapoor. The film's music is being composed by A. R. Rahman. I is a romantic thriller film scripted and directed by Shankar. Along with I, Darling and Aambala is also releasing for this Pongal

In Pondicherry, I is releasing in Balaji Theatre (4 shows), Rathna Theatre (4 shows). To book I tickets for Balaji Theatre visit www.bookmyshow.com. To book I tickets for Rathna Theatre visit www.ticketnew.com.

Aambala movie online booking in Pondicherry

2015-01-11T20:12:00.001+05:30

Aambala is an action masala film co-written, co-produced and directed by Sundar C, produced by Vishal. The film features Hansika Motwani, Vaibhav Reddy, Prabhu, Madhuurima, Madhavi Latha, Ramya Krishnan, Kiran Rathod and Aishwarya in the lead roles. Aambala is relasing on Pongal (15th January 2015). Aambala races in Pongal with I and Darling

In Pondicherry, Aambala is releasing in Big Cinemas Jeeva (4 shows), Big Cinemas Rukmani (4 shows), Balaji Theatre (4 shows), Murugaa Theatre (4 shows). To book Aambala tickets for Big Cinemas visit www.bookmyshow.com. To book Lingaa tickets for Muruga Theatre visit www.ticketnew.com.

Darling movie online booking in Pondicherry

2015-01-11T20:05:00.001+05:30

Darling is a tamil horror film directed by debutant Sam Anton. The film is relasing on Pongal (15th January 2015). The film features G. V. Prakash Kumar and Nikki Galrani in the lead roles, with the former also composing the film's music. Darling is a remake of the Telugu film Prema Katha Chitram. Darling races in Pongal with I and Aambala

In Pondicherry, Darling is expected to release in Big Cinemas Jeeva (4 shows), Raja Theatre (4 shows). To book Darling tickets for Big Cinemas, www.bookmyshow.com. To book Darling tickets for Raja Theatre visit www.ticketnew.com.

Theatre festival 2014 in Pondicherry

2014-12-11T12:51:00.000+05:30

Department of Tourism has organized a theatre festival for 2 days at Kamban Kalai Arangam.

Crazy Mohan & Maadhu Balaji’s “Chocolate Krishna” on 13th December at 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Chocolate Krishna drama in Pondicherry - To book tickets online visit EventJini or Bookmyshow

Crazy Mohan & Maadhu Balaji’s “Meesai Aanalum Manaivi” on 13th December at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Meesai Aanalum Manaivi drama in Pondicherry - To book tickets online visit EventJini or Bookmyshow

Stray Factory’s “Kaka Sutta Vadai” on 14th December at 10:00 AM to 11:20 AM.
Kaka Sutta Vadai in Pondicherry - To book tickets online visit EventJini or Bookmyshow

Stray Factory’s “Osama Cinemas & a Whole lot of Black Money” on 14th December at 11:45 AM to 01:00 PM.
Osama Cinemas & a Whole lot of Black Money in Pondicherry - To book tickets online visit EventJini or Bookmyshow

Comedy King Dr. S. Ve. Shekher’s “1000 Udhai Vaangiya Aboorva Sigamani” on 14th December at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
1000 Udhai Vaangiya Aboorva Sigamani drama in Pondicherry - To book tickets online visit EventJini or Bookmyshow

Comedy King Dr. S. Ve. Shekher’s “Alwaah” on 14th December at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Alwaah drama in Pondicherry - To book tickets online visit EventJini or Bookmyshow

Ticket Rates: Rs.200, Rs.250, Rs.500. Rs.750

Venue : Kamban Kalai Arangam
Address : Bussy Street (Near Old Bus Stand), Pondicherry - 605001

Lingaa movie online booking in Pondicherry

2014-12-11T10:23:00.004+05:30

The most awaited Super Star Rajinikanth's movie Lingaa, K.S.Ravikumar combo Lingaa is releasing on his birthday 12th December 2014 (Lingaa Day - Super Star Birthday special). The film features Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles along with Neil Santhanam, Karunakaran, Brahmanandam. The film's music is being composed by A. R. Rahman. Lingaa is an action thriller film scripted and directed by K.S.Ravikumar. Lingaa is the biggest release of this year in Kollywood with more international screens

In Pondicherry, Lingaa is releasing in Big Cinemas Jeeva (4 shows), Big Cinemas Rukmani (4 shows), Balaji Theatre (4 shows), Rathna Theatre (4 shows), Raja Theatre (4 shows), Murugaa Theatre (4 shows). To book Lingaa tickets for Big Cinemas, Balaji Theatre visit www.bookmyshow.com. To book Lingaa tickets for Raja Theatre, Muruga Theatre visit www.ticketnew.com.

Lingaa online booking started in Balaji Theatre, Pondihcerry.

Lingaa mega banner at Pondicherry Balaji Theatre 70MM

Liberation Day in Pondicherry

2014-10-28T14:55:00.000+05:30

The Puducherry government has announced that November 1 (De Facto Merger Day) will be observed from this year as a public holiday and it will celebrate the day as Liberation Day of Puducherry.

E-auction for fancy numbers in Pondicherry

2014-10-28T12:19:00.004+05:30

Puducherry Transport Department starts E-auction for allotment of Fancy Registration Numbers through online at www.auctionindia.com from 28.10.2014 to 07.11.2014 (for PY-01-CF) from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Applications / Instructions for E-auction can be downloaded from http://transport.puducherry.gov.in/pdffiles/e-auction-py01cf.pdf

Special Train to Shirdi from Pondicherry

2014-10-28T11:34:00.001+05:30

A pilgrim special tourist train will run on the Puducherry-Shirdi-Mumbai route on November 11 for the benefit of the Shirdi Sai Baba devotees in the Union Territory.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Monday, Welfare and Tourism Minister P Rajavelu and additional general manager of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) (South zone) L Ravikumar said the special package had been arranged in a tie-up with the IRCTC from November 11 to 17, covering Shirdi, Mumbai and Triambakeshwar.

The train leaving from the Puducherry Railway Station would have 13 coaches - seven coaches would be sleeper class (SL), two coaches would be three-tier AC, one coach would be two-tier AC, a pantry and two power cars.

The special train on the Puducherry-Shirdi-Mumbai route can carry 190 tourists in AC class, 510 in SL class, a total of 700 passengers. The pantry car would dish out vegetarian food and an escort would be available in each coach to accompany the tourists.

Besides, security would be provided to safeguard the belongings of the tourists. A public address system facility would be installed in each coach to convey information, make announcements and deliver religious discourses during the journey. The introduction of the train was based on a plea made by Puducherry Tourism to the Railways following the difficulties faced by Sai Baba devotees while visit Shirdi.

In Mumbai also, pilgrims would be provided conveyance and meals to facilitate the devotees.

Source: The New Indian Express

Puducherry Police Recruitment For 450 Home Guards Post

2014-10-27T13:04:00.001+05:30

Government of Puducherry, Police Department has Released Recruitment Notification For 450 Home Guards Posts. All Eligible and Interested Candidates Can Apply Online on or Before 10-11-2014.

Total posts : 450 Posts

Job Details: Home Guards – 450 (Male – 307 posts, Female – 143 posts)

Age Limit : Candidates age should be between 18 – 50(Male), 18 – 40(Female) Years. Age relaxations will be applicable as per the rules.

Qualification : Candidates should have done 10th / 12th or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

Important Date : Closing date for Online registration of application 10th November 2014. for more details visit /download this notification: http://115.115.142.130/pprec/UploadedFiles/Notification_Homegaurds.pdf

Kaththi movie online booking in Pondicherry

2014-10-18T12:03:00.001+05:30

The most awaited Vijay, AR Murugadoss combo Kaththi is releasing on Diwali 22nd October 2014 (Deepavali Special). The film features Vijay, Samantha in the lead roles along with Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sathish. The film's music is being composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Poojai is an action thriller film scripted and directed by AR Murugadoss. Along with Kaththi, Vishal’s Poojai also gets released

In Pondicherry, Kaththi is releasing in Big Cinemas Jeeva (4 shows), Big Cinemas Rukmani (4 shows), Balaji Theatre (4 shows), Rathna Theatre (4 shows). To book Anjaan tickets for Big Cinemas, Balaji Theatre visit www.bookmyshow.com.

Kaththi booking starts from tomorrow 19-10-2014 in Pondihcerry.

Poojai movie online booking in Pondicherry

2014-10-18T11:51:00.000+05:30

The most awaited Vishal, Hari combo Poojai is releasing on Diwali 22nd October 2014 (Deepavalli Special). The film features Vishal, Shruti Haasan in the lead roles along with Sathyaraj, Soori. The film's songs is being composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Poojai is an action-masala film directed by Hari and produced by Vishal Film Factory. Along with Poojai, Vijay’s Kaththi also gets released

In Pondicherry, Poojai is releasing in Raja Theatre (4 shows), Muruga Theatre (4 shows). To book Poojai tickets for Muruga Theatre, Raja Theatre visit www.ticketnew.com

Poojai booking starts from tomorrow 19-10-2014 in Pondihcerry.

MTS Retail Outlet in Pondicherry

2014-10-07T12:23:00.001+05:30

Grand Opening of MTS branded retail outlet on 8th October 2014 with a special offer.

Buy a WIFI Plug and Play 40 GB for just Rs.999/- and Get a GIFT worth Rs.999/- (Zebronics Mobile and Computer Speakers)

MTS Outlet in Pondicherry, Reddiarpalayam
No.156, Villianur Main Road,
Nanbaragl Nagar,
Uzhvarkarai (Near Reddiarpalayam - Opposite to more supermarket)
Contact: +91-9994202420

Holiday for Bakrid on Monday, October 6, 2014

2014-10-05T11:40:00.000+05:30

The government has declared Monday (October 6, 2014) a public holiday on account of Bakrid (Id-ul-Alha). So all educational institutions including professional colleges, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings in Puduchery are advised to adhere to the notification.

JIPMER 2015 Admissions for MD/MS Programs

2014-09-30T16:00:00.001+05:30

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry has invited applications for admissions to Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) programs in various disciplines for 2015 session. The interested and eligible candidates can apply by October 31.

Eligibility:
To know about eligibility criteria, the candidates should visit the official website http://jipmer.edu.in/

Selection Process:
The candidates will be short listed on the basis of their performances in the entrance exam to be conducted by the institute on November 23. How to apply: In order to apply, the candidates are required to log in to the official website and apply online http://jipmer.edu.in/

Application fee:
The candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs 1, 000 through net banking/ credit card/ debit card. The candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OPH category are required to pay an application fee of Rs 800.

Important Dates:
Online registration begins on: October 1, 2014.
On-line registration closes on: October 31, 2014.
Admit cards availability: November 13, 2014 to November 23, 2014.
Entrance Exam: November 23 Merit List publication (tentative): November 28

Puducherry Carnival 2014

2014-09-27T14:54:00.004+05:30

Government of Puducherry, Department of Tourism presents World Tourism Day 2014 with the support of Pondicherry Tourism Study, Pondicherry University
Start Date : 2014-09-27 6:00pm onwards
End Date : 2014-09-28
Venue: Beach Road, Pondicherry

Carnival Parade
Indian Folk Dances
Indian Folk Music
Decorative Boats & Floats Cartoons and much more on the Beach Road

Venue : Goubert Avenue, Beach Road
Address : Goubert Avenue, Beach Road

Event Sponsors:

PORR Sons, Pondicherry
Big FM, Pondicherry
City 365
Pondicherry University
Z Thamizh TV
Deepam TV

Reschedule for Puducherry trains from 15th September to 17th September

2014-09-14T21:24:00.000+05:30

Reschedule for Puducherry trains from 15th September to 17th September due to power block to facilitate engineering works at Ottivakkam yard near Chengalpattu.

Chennai Egmore – Puducherry – Chennai Egmore passenger trains will be partially cancelled between Chengalpattu and Puducherry.

Monday (15-09-2014) Tirupati – Puducherry – Tirupati passenger trains will be partially cancelled between Chengalpattu and Puducherry.

Tuesday and Wednesday (16-09-2014 to 17-09-2014) New Delhi – Puducherry weekly express leaving Egmore at 2.40 p.m. on Tuesday will be regulated at Chengalpattu for 40 minutes.

Puducherry – Tirupati passenger train will be regulated near Ottivakkam for 70 minutes. Reschedule for Puducherry trains from 15th September to 17th September

PRTC bus online booking

2014-09-14T20:45:00.000+05:30

The long-awaited online booking facility for PRTC bus to Chennai, Bangalore, Karaikal, Velankanni, Mahe has been launched on 12th September 2014. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy launched the online bus ticketing facility at his Legislative chamber in Puducherry.

PRTC online booking website: www.prtc.in

Now book bus tickets online for PRTC from http://www.prtc.in/PRTCOnline/

Anjaan movie online booking in Pondicherry

2014-08-13T19:01:00.000+05:30

The most awaited Lingusamy Suriya combo, Anjaan is releasing on 15th August 2014 (Independence Day Special). The film features Suriya, Samantha, Vidyut Jamwal in the lead roles along with Soori, Brahmanandam, Rajpal Yadav. The film's songs is being composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Anjaan is an action thriller film written, directed and filmed by Lingusamy and produced by Thirrupathi Brothers and UTV Motion Pictures. Along with Anjaan, Parthiban’s Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam also gets released

In Pondicherry, Anjaan is releasing in Big Cinemas Jeeva (4 shows), Big Cinemas Rukmani (4 shows), Balaji Theatre (4 shows), Raja Theatre (4 shows), Rathna Theatre (4 shows), Muruga Theatre (4 shows), Villianur Ashok Theatre (4 shows), Kalapet Jaya Theatre (4 shows), Thirukkanur Saraswathi (4 shows). To book Anjaan tickets for Big Cinemas, Balaji Theatre visit www.bookmyshow.com. To book Anjaan tickets for Muruga Theatre, Ratna Theatre, Raja Theatre and Villianur Ashok Theatre visit www.ticketnew.com

Anjaan booking started in Pondihcerry. Anjaan is almost releasing in all theatres in Pondicherry

Jigarthanda movie online booking in Pondicherry

2014-07-31T15:58:00.000+05:30

The most awaited musical gangster film, Jigarthanda is releasing on 01-08-2014. The film features Siddharth, Lakshmi Menon, Bobby Simha, Karunakaran in the lead roles. The film's songs is being composed by Santhosh Narayanan. Jigarthanda is a musical gangster film written, directed and filmed by Pizza fame Karthik Subbaraj produced by Kathiresan. Along with Jigarthanda Sarabham gets released

In Pondicherry, Jigarthanda is releasing in Big Cinemas Jeeva (4 shows), Balaji Theatre (4 shows), Villianur Ashok Theatre (4 shows), Kalapet Jaya Theatre (4 shows), Thirukkanur Saraswathi (4 shows). To book Jigarthanda tickets for Big Cinemas visit www.bookmyshow.com.

Jigarthanda booking started in Balji Theatre

Sarabham movie online booking in Pondicherry

2014-07-31T15:48:00.003+05:30

The most awaited mystery film, Sarabham is releasing tomorrow 1st August 2014. The film features Naveen Chandra, Salony Luthra, Aadukalam Naren in the lead roles. The film's songs is being composed by Britto Michael. Sarabham is a mystery film directed by Arun Mohan and produced by C. V. Kumar under his banner Thirukumaran Entertainment. Sarabham competes with Jigarthanda

In Pondicherry, Sarabham is releasing in Big Cinemas Rukmani (4 shows). To book Sarabham tickets for Big Cinemas visit www.bookmyshow.com.

Sarabham booking started in Pondihcerry Big Cinemas Theatre