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Below are the direct links to some popular Tamil News papers online. Click on the respective image to direct you to that specific newspaper.

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Above are the direct links to some popular Tamil News papers online. Click on the respective image to direct you to that specific newspaper.

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How to Apply for a Online Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate becomes very important for various reasons like school /university purposes, registering for a marriage, getting driving licences including immigration related matters such as passport and visa purposes. 

A birth certificate should have the following - Individual Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Parents names, annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the original records and a red seal (either from municipal authorities or village authorities).

Almost every birth registration is done at the hospital itself for a specific charge. But if there is a need to apply for a birth certificate due to delayed registration of birth or loss of original birth certificate, then you can apply online for a copy of your birth certificate issued by the Pondicherry Government. To apply for the birth certificate, you need to follow the below simple guidelines, 

How to Apply for a Birth Certificate Online

How to Apply for a Birth Certificate

1. Using Online Form - Submit Online Forms using  Submit Form Online 
2. Using Desktop Client - First, download and install Offline Client on the system using this link [ Download Eform Client (Ver. 1.0.0)]. Now, to download the birth certificate application form go to this link Form Details  under which you need to click "Download Form" which automatically downloads your application in your computer. Fill it up and then upload the filled form using the "Upload EForm" under the Form Action. (see image above)
3. Using Print Form - Download and print the PDF form by clicking on "Print PDF Form" under Form Actions. Now, fill it up manually and submit the form directly at the concerned department. 

Supporting documents that you will need to scan and attach are
Copy of:

• Certified copy of Birth Report Form-1 by Medical Authority.
• Affidavit (Notary Signed).
• Parents Identification Proof

Good Luck!

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Pay Electricity Bills Online in Puducherry

Long back we have seen on how to pay your electricity bill if you possess a SBI account in Pondicherry. But, now it becomes more feasible to pay your bills online if you are an HT consumers through the following ways,

• State Bank of India Net banking
• State Bank of India ATM cum Debit cards 
• Any Bank Debit cards 
• Other Bank Net banking 

How to know whether you are a HT consumer or not?

According to Electricity department there are two types of consumers namely HT (High Tension) consumer and LT (Low Tension) consumer. LT customers take their supply at the normal street voltage of 240 volts for single-phase connection or 415 volts for three-phase connection. On the other hand, HT customers take their supply at higher voltages, that is greater than 415 volts and generally used for driving various industrial motors. Domestic electricity is mostly LT based for individual residential connections. But HT is applicable for big offices, industries, universities, schools and even apartments (if purchased electricity in bulk).

If you are an HT consumer, head over to this link and click "Proceed For Payment" (click and go right below the website) for paying your consumption charges through Internet Banking. The rules on how to fill the form is given with clear instruction in the first few paras itself. 

If you are NOT an HT consumer but a LT consumer (domestic usage) , DON'T WORRY.

You still have an option to pay your electricity bills through SBI bank account and Indian Overseas Bank account. 

Pay your utility bills through Online SBI.

Just  download and view this pdf  for clearer instructions on how to pay your electricity bill through SBI Online.

Pay your utility bills through IOB

Login to the corresponding merchant’s site and enter the necessary details asked. When asked to select the bank for making payment select "Indian Overseas Bank", the site will be redirected to internet banking login of IOB. Now, use your IOB  internet banking account to enter your login id and password. Finally, enter the funds transfer PIN number to complete the transaction.

To know more on how to get a new domestic service connection, change of traffic and name transfer for electricity bills, head off to this link FAQ index on Puducherry Electricity.

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Introducing the new E-Ticketing website for faster Railway Bookings

Pertaining to delay in getting tickets in the current website [www.irctic.co.in ] and information uphand, the Indian Government have introduced a new system in place [Link : www.nget.irctc.co.in ] which promises quick bookings of tickets. It is been said that using the new feature in the website, about 7 lakhs tickets can be issued just in a single day compared to the old system which did issue about 5 lakhs per day.

Those who have already registered with the old system are been directed to the new system through SMSes.  

INDIAN RAILWAY LINK

E-ticketing Indian Railways

Here is a zoom of what has been written in the Alerts and Updates

Fare has been revised by Indian Railways w.e.f. 25-06-2014, difference of fare will be collected by TTE on train.Difference of fare may also be deposited in advance on any PRS counters during working hours.

Time Table of several trains are updated from 1st Sep 2014, Please check exact train starting time from boarding station before embarking on your journey.

For e-Ticket, booking can be done upto chart Preparation approximately 4 to 6 hours before departure of train.For morning trains with departure time upto 12.00 hrs charts are prepared on the previous night.

Opening day booking (60th day in advance, excluding the date of journey) will be available only after 8 AM, along with the counters.

Train No.03059/03060 Howrah-New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Premium Special train scheduled to leave Howrah and Jalpaiguri respectively on 21.06.2014 has been cancelled. You may cancel your ticket online at your end to get full refund. Regret for inconvenience caused.

Also, just below you can see more other services as seen in the image below,

Now, with more added features( as seen in the above image) you can book your railway tickets faster and easier with Mobile bookings.

For the status of PNR , 

Under enquiries, click on the PNR Enquiry which when clicked directs to the PNR status website where you are asked to enter the PNR of your booking,

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR TO BE DIRECTED TO THE OFFICIAL PNR STATUS LINK

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How to Create, Send Money and Receive Money using Paypal Account in India

Paypal is the most easiest and secure way to send and receive payments online. It is the best way for online money transfer to India and within India. With many online shopping accepting Paypal, you can even use your Paypal accounts for buying goods. Also, once your credit/debit card or bank account is linked to your PayPal account, you won’t need to provide all of your card details every time you shop online. PayPal remembers all your financial details and is secure.

How to create a PayPal account?

1. Click to follow this link https://www.paypal.com/in/webapps/mpp/home
2. Sign Up a new account in India either by choosing an account for individuals or an account for businesses. 
3. Lets assume you want a personal account and so click "Get Started" and enter all your informations including your address and mobile number. Click submit and yes, your Paypal account is been created successfully.
4. Enter you dashboard or say your Paypal account. You are now eligible to receive money to your Paypal account. 

Note: Paypal says that you can open one PayPal account for your personal use and if needed, you can also open a separate account for your business but email addresses for the accounts should be different.

How to add bank account to Paypal?

Add bank account to Paypal

Once your Paypal account is created, it is still in the ‘Unverified’ stage and you will have limits on sending, receiving and withdrawing money. To lift these limits, you need to add your bank account details to your PayPal account and confirm that you're the owner of that bank account through a small verification process which involves Paypal depositing a small value in your bank account and you will be asked to verify the amount deposited. Once verified, your bank account links with Paypal account thereby allowing you more functions.

How to withdraw money to a your bank account?

For online money transfer, you need to add bank account to Paypal. After adding and getting verified, log in to your PayPal account and click "Withdraw" from the top of your accounts page. Then,enter the amount you like to withdraw and choose the correct bank account. Then, click Continue to review the details and then finally click Submit.

How to receive money from Paypal in India?

If you have a confirmed email address in your PayPal account ,then the money sent by anyone to your Paypal email id will be automatically credited to your Paypal account balance. In case you don't have one, yo need to sign up a account to confirm your email address before you can receive the payment.

How to send money through Paypal (or) How to pay for goods via Paypal?

Send Money through Paypal

Sending money through Paypal is very easy. All you need is the receivers Paypal email id. Just click "Send Money" from the above,enter the email id of the recipient along with the amount you would like to send.Also choose whether you are sending to family or for goods. This is important because sending money to family is FREE through Paypal whereas for goods there is a small conversion charge involved.

You can send money to family or friends even if they don't have Paypal. All you need is their email address or mobile number. [Watch Video]

How to send an invoice using Paypal?

By using Paypal you can request money or create a professional invoices either using "Create Invoice" for a single user or by using Paypal invoicing for Microsoft Excel.

PayPal Invoicing Template for Microsoft Excel

In case you want to use the simplest form of creating and emailing an Invoice, just click "Create Invoice" and enter the Invoice number, date, due date, recipient email id, the amount and then hit send. You will receive an email when you get paid.

How safe is your Paypal account?

Paypal is the leader in online money transfer with more than a decade of experience and trust. It has "Buyer Protection" and "Seller Protection" and in case of theft or fraud, you can open a case under disputes and claims. Follow the links under Buyer and Seller Protection above for more details. Also, by linking in your mobile number, you can enable "Two-Step Verification" in your Paypal settings so every time you log in to your account, Paypal sends an SMS to verify for a secure log in.

You can use Paypal app for your mobiles by installing it from Install Paypal for Mobile (or) use new Paypal Mobile Card Reader by ordering it from Paypal and use it where ever you are on the go.

Apart from the above information, if you are looking for more details regarding Paypal India, then do follow this link Help Centre from Paypal India.

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List of LG AC Service Center in Pondicherry City

Below are some LG AC service centers in Pondicherry City

If you have come across or know any other LG service centers in Puducherry city, do drop the name and address along with the contact number in the below comments to help others who look for the same.

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How to Apply for a PAN Card Online

PAN card (Permanent Account Number) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number issued  by the Income Tax Department. 

1.Who all needs to possess a PAN card?

Any Indian citizen who are eligible for paying Tax to the Income Tax Authority of India should mandatorily possess a PAN card.

Also, those who don't pay taxes can still apply for a PAN card as an identity proof since PAN has become mandatory for all financial transactions, sale or purchase of any immovable properties or vehicles,  installation of a telephone or cellular connection, hotel payments and more.

2.How and where to apply for a PAN card?

PAN application(Form 49A) can be downloaded from,

• Income Tax department  website : www.incometaxindia.gov.in
• UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIISL) website : www.utiisl.co.in [Apply Online Here]
• NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited (NSDL) website : tin.nsdl.com 

The form is also available at IT PAN Service centers and TIN Facilitation centers.

3.Where to apply online for a new PAN card?

For an online application to request a New PAN Card, use the below link which includes other PAN related  online services such as, 

Pan Card Online Application

For New PAN for Indian Citizens  - New PAN (FORM 49A)

For New PAN for Foreign Citizens - New PAN (FORM 49AA)

Changes or correction in PAN details - PAN Change Request

Reprint of PAN cards -  Reprint PAN

Transaction Status Enquiry- Transaction Status using Acknowledgement number

Status Track for PAN application -  Online Pan Card Status

Other ways for Status enquiry is through SMS

1. SMS NSDLPAN <space> Acknowledgement No.
2. Send to 57575 to obtain application status.

4. More details and FAQs about PAN

What documents will serve as proof of Identity and Address for of Individual applicants, including minors and HUF applicants and more FAQs can be found at "PAN Frequently asked questions"  of Income Tax Department Overview.

You can download pdf : http://incometaxindia.gov.in/archive/PAN%20-%20FAQ_06162010.pdf

Hope this post offers all information that your need to know about PAN card. 

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Also, see "Step by Step Procedure on How to Apply for a PAN Card Online in India"

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How to Enroll for Aadhaar Card Online and FAQ's of Aadhaar Card

What is an Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a  unique identification number which consists of 12 digit  and it will serve a proof of identity and address for an individual, anywhere in India for their lifetime. It is similar to USA National Security Number but Aadhaar belongs to India and is served by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI )on behalf of the Government of India.

Do we need to pay for Aadhaar card?

No. Each individual needs to enroll only once which is free of cost.

What is the use or advantage of having an Aadhaar Card?

Enrolling yourself for Aadhaar will provide a universal identity infrastructure which can be used by any identity-based application like ration card, passport,banking, mobile phone connections etc.

What documents or proof do you need to enroll for an Aadhaar card?

You must need

• Proof of Identity - election photo ID card, Ration card, passport,driving license, PAN card,Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution,Pensioner Photo Card,Address Card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts [ for More click here ]
• Proof of Address documents - Passport, Bank Statement/ Passbook ,Post Office Account Statement/Passbook, Ration Card ,Voter ID, Driving License, Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months) ,Water bill (not older than 3 months), Telephone Landline Bill (not older than 3 months),Insurance Policy, Property Tax Receipt (not older than 3 months) [ for More click here ]

Where to Enroll for an Aadhaar card in Puducherry (Pondicherry) city ?

Puducherry Taluk (Puducherry)

Contact Person : Cyril Antony

Address: #93,Krishna nagar ,Main road krishna naga, Lawspet, Orugaret block, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry, Pondicherry - 605008

Phone : 4132214166

Puducherry Taluk (Puducherry Urban)

Contact Person: Mr. Karun kumar

Address: Mudaliarpet Taluk office, near RTO office, 100 feet road, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry, Pondicherry - 605004

Phone: 8807082845

Contact Person: Mr. Karun kumar

Address: Oulgaret Taluk Office, ECR, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry, Pondicherry - 605008

Phone: 8807082845

Contact Person: Mr. Karun kumar

Address: Civil Supplies Office, Puducherry Taluk, Puducherry, Pondicherry - 605008

Phone: 8807082845

Cuddalore

Contact Person: Mr.Murali

Address: #177 cuddalore main road, #177 cuddalore main road, Thavalakuppam, Near police station, Cuddalore, Cuddalore, Pondicherry - 605007

Phone: 9486143053

How to get an Online Appointment for Aadhaar Enrollment?

Online enrollment for Aadhaar Card has been started for trial basis and can be found at this website

https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/

How and where to check your Aadhaar Application Status?

You can check the status of your Aadhaar Application form by using your Enrollment ID  here : http://resident.uidai.net.in/check-aadhaar-status

How and where to get e-Aadhaar or Aadhaar through Mobile?

This facility is for those who applied for Aadhaar but still did not get the original Aadhaar card. 

• Get E-Aadhaar which is as valid as the original Aadhaar letter and can be downloaded on submitting your Aadhaar or the enrolment ID which is found on the Enrolment slip given to you at the time of enrolment - https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/
• Get your Aadhaar number on your Mobile which you used to register for your Aadhaar  at the time of enrolment by providing your Enrolment ID which is found on the Enrolment slip given to you at the time of enrolment. - http://resident.uidai.net.in/web/resident/get-aadhaar-no

How to avail Aadhaar SMS Service?

•  Aadhaar status generation: To check your Aadhaar status, type UID STATUS< 14 digit enrollment number > OR UID STATUS < 28 digit EID > on your mobile and send it to 51969.
• Get e-Aadhaar on mobile: To get a soft copy of your e-Aadhaar letter on your email id, type UID EAADHAAR < Aadhaar number > < email Id > < PIN code > on your mobile and send it to 51969.

More links

Update your Aadhaar Card : http://uidai.gov.in/update-your-aadhaar-data.html

For Enquiries & Grievances, you can use Email - help@uidai.gov.in

Website for Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI ) - http://uidai.gov.in/

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How to book a BSNL Landline compliant?

The best way to book a BSNL complaint in Puducherry was always offline going to the concerned department and booking a complaint yourself. The main reason is that you can get to talk with the concerned authority and also you come to know in how much time your complaint will be resolved. 

With new changes and improved features, BSNL has also come up with an Online option to book your complaint and one can see it clearly from their website. And I guess in near future (though late), this option will reap benefits for the common people avoiding the hot weather, traffic and standing in queues. Quite recently, I have successfully booked a complaint for my dead phone and also received my complained ID. Here are the steps that you need to follow for booking a BSNL complaint for your Landline phone including Boardband connection online successfully .

Steps to book BSNL Landline Complaint

Step 1:
Go to http://portal.bsnl.in/bsnlcca/login.aspx where you can see the page displayed as below. Click on Landline/Boardband  under Complaint Booking.

BSNL Customer Care Portal

Step :
After you have clicked, you must see a drop down menu with different city names. For booking complaints for Pondicherry city, click Tamil Nadu since Puducherry comes under Tamil Nadu circle.

BSNL Customer Care Portal

Step 3:
You will be taken to the BSNL Customer Care Portal wherein you can either use your BSNL login id on the right panel (or) use the left panel with doing any registration. Click "Register a Complaint" on the left panel.

BSNL Customer Care Portal

Step 4: 
Next, enter your STD code, land-line phone number, your complaint type ( Phone Dead, Low Speech, Noisy, BB Modem problem, etc), your verification code as seen on the right side and click Submit.

BSNL Customer Care Portal

Step 5: 
If you can see the green line as above telling you that your complaint has been registered along with your complaint ID, then your complaint booking is successful.

BSNL Customer Care Portal

Hope this helps!

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3. SpiceJet Airlines in Puducherry Airport

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