| USSD based Value Added Services: USSD means Unstructured Supplementary Service Data. This is a GSM technology originally intended for use where the handset needed to access supplementary services. The USSD bearer is accessed by calling a number that starts with the asterisk or gate (or hash) characters "*" or "#" and then a combination of numerals, asterisks and finally the gate or hash character "#". The handset recognises such numbers and will use the USSD bearer instead of a voice call. Instead of calling another subscriber or a service, the handset communicates with the USSD infrastructure. A details regarding procedure to use as well as charging for USSD based mobile VAS services provided by BSNL are given below :- |
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| Sr.No | Service Name | No.Of Alerts PER DAY | Activation Code | Deactivation Code | Charges FOR 30 Days | Description | Sample Content |
| 1 | Astrology | 2 | *456*21# | *456*22# | 30 | Sun Sign based. Daily Predictions | Aries : You may suffer from weakness today so eat healthy food and drink lots of water |
| 2 | Auto Tips | 3 | *456*96# | *456*97# | 25 | Auto related Tips. | Trivia : The first car to be launched by the automaker FIAT was the FIAT 4 HP in 1899 |
| 3 | Ayyappa | 3 | *456*35# | *456*36# | 30 | Stories and Legendsof Ayyappa. | Sabari : Withdrawing oneself from social activities, a devotee has to indulge in poojas, cleaning and visiting temples, helping the poor |
| 4 | Bakra-Eid | 3 | *456*786# | *456*787# | 30 | Details about Bakra Eid and their Rituals. | Eid : Bakra-Id, observed by the followers of Islam around the world, is an auspicious occasion for the Muslims |
| 5 | Beauty Tips | 4 | *456*500# | *456*501# | 30 | Beauty related tips for Men and Women. | Make up : For lashes that really pop, use a black-brown mascara from the roots and roll the wand all the way from the tips to curl |
| 6 | Bollywood | 3 | *456*99# | *456*98# | 30 | Latest Bollywood News, Gossip, trivia. | News : Shah Rukh Khan to visit the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) today, to hold interactive sessions with the students |
| 7 | Chacha Nehru | 3 | *456*14# | *456*15# | 30 | Historical moments and Legends of Chacha Nehru. | Quote : Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit - Nehru |
| 8 | Cricket | As per match scheduled | *456*55# | *456*56# | 30 | Latest Score Updates. | Ckt News:BAN Vs IND.IND won by 113 runs.IND 243 and 413/8d.BAN 242 and 301 |
| 9 | Diwali | 3 | *456*90# | *456*91# | 30 | Diwali related stories and rituals. | Diwali : According to a belief, the festival of Diwali is also celebrated to commemorate the last harvest of the year before winter |
| 10 | Freedom | 3 | *456*512# | *456*513# | 25 | Indias history ,Ancient history, Medieval history and Modern history | History : During 1510, the Portuguese started their trade in Goa and gradually founded three other colonies on the West coast of Goa |
| 11 | Gandhiji | 4 | *456*08# | *456*09# | 30 | Stories, History and Legendsof Gandhiji. | Trivia : Gandhiji organized an ambulance service for the British army and commanded a Red Cross Unit during the Boer War |
| 12 | Geeta | 2 | *456*71# | *456*72# | 30 | Geeta Saar and Sholks. | Gita: 18.11 You are the ultimate truth, conclusion of all knowledge and final destination. The guardian of dharma, the eternal person |
| 13 | General Knowledge | 4 | *456*508# | *456*509# | 30 | Detials of Science, wildlife, geography, trivia. | Geography : The average distance from the Earth to the moon is 238,857 miles (384,403.1 km) |
| 14 | Group Discussion | 3 | *456*26# | *456*27# | 30 | Debat regarding the given Topic. | Introduction : In a GD, the group is given a topic or a situation and a few minutes to think and then asked to discuss it for 15-20 minutes |
| 15 | Gurbani | 2 | *456*61# | *456*62# | 30 | Gurunanak babajis stories | Life : Guru Nanak Ji formed the holy communion which was called sangat, and the place where it was held was called Gurudwara |
| 16 | Health Tips | 4 | *456*636# | *456*637# | 30 | Health tips to stay fit. | Trivia : A diet low in carbohydrate stimulates hunger. Junk foods are low in carbohydrates and can thus lead to obesity |
| 17 | History | 3 | *456*77# | *456*78# | 25 | Ancient History:India, International and General. | India: Northen India was reunified under Gupta Dynasty - 320 to 480 AD after Shunga Dynasty had broken the Hindu Empire into smaller kingdoms |
| 18 | Indira Gandhi | 3 | *456*16# | *456*17# | 30 | Stories and Legendsof Indira Gandhi. | Events : The close ties established with the Soviet Union enabled Indira Gandhis government to build a powerful, well equipped army |
| 19 | Karvachauth | 3 | *456*83# | *456*84# | 30 | Rituals of Karvachauth | Custom : The Baya of the first Karva Chauth has salted mathris, dry fruits, some gifts and utensils for the newly weds and their family |
| 20 | Kollywood | 3 | *456*522# | *456*523# | 30 | Latest Kollywood News, Gossip, trivia. | K-wood : The teleserial Sahana, produced by K Balachander, was a sequel to the popular film, Sindhu Bhairavi(1985) |
| 21 | Lohri | 3 | *456*39# | *456*40# | 30 | Rituals for Lohri. | Lohri : Fire is worshipped and revered like a deity, as it symbolises revolution and revival and also represents Sun God |
| 22 | Makar Sankrant | 3 | *456*37# | *456*38# | 30 | Rituals and Stories related to Makar Sankranti. | Makar Sankranti : It is celebrated by Hindus, all over India in numerous cultural forms and with great devotion, fervour and gaiety |
| 23 | Mega Pack | Ast-2,News-6,Stk-7,Ckt | *456*01# | *456*02# | 50 | Regular News, Stock ,Cricket and Astrology Updates. | Cricket:-Ckt News:BAN Vs IND.IND won by 113 runs.IND 243 and 413/8d.BAN 242 and 301; Astro:-Aries : You may suffer from weakness today so eat healthy food and drink lots of water ;News:-1:UP-Encounter kills 4 kidnappers, boy rescued.2:J-K-Ban lifted on Prepaid sim cards.3:IPL-Govt denies hand in boycott of Pak players;Stock:-Sensex:17,051.14(-423.35)-2.42.BseTopGainer:Jet Air India 513.00(15.95).BseTopLoser:Hindustan Copp 551.80(-54.75) |
| 24 | Mollywood | 3 | *456*520# | *456*521# | 30 | Latest Mollywood News, Gossip, trivia. | M-wood : Veteran filmmaker Lal Jose, made his directorial debut with Oru Maravathoor Kanavu(1998), featuring megastar Mammootty in the lead |
| 25 | Money Matters | 4 | *456*43# | *456*44# | 25 | Tips related to Finance and Investmants. | Fact : The greatest advantage of currency derivates is that people trading in it from abroad will now be able to do so from their homes |
| 26 | Motivational Quotes | 2 | *456*506# | *456*507# | 30 | Thought of the Day. | There is no education like adversity - Disraeli |
| 27 | Myths | 4 | *456*94# | *456*95# | 30 | Mythological Facts and Belief. | General : If knowledge was power, librarians would be the most powerful people in the world. Application of knowledge is equally important |
| 28 | Navratri | 3 | *456*81# | *456*82# | 30 | Rituals, Stories and Legends related to Navratri. | Mahatva : Navratri hinduon ka shubh tyohar hai. Yeh tyohar 9 din tak manaya jata hai aur in 9 dino mein log shakti ya mataji ki puja karte hain |
| 29 | News | 6 | *456*31# | *456*32# | 30 | Latest National and International News Update. | 1:UP-Encounter kills 4 kidnappers, boy rescued.2:J-K-Ban lifted on Prepaid sim cards.3:IPL-Govt denies hand in boycott of Pak players |
| 30 | Pongal | 3 | *456*45# | *456*46# | 30 | Rituals and Stories related to Pongal. | Pongal: Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. It falls in mid-January when the sun starts to move Northwards and lasts for four days |
| 31 | Power of Words | 2 | *456*88# | *456*89# | 25 | Pronounciation and Meaning of New Words. | JOCUND : jok/uhnd -adj- cheerful, light hearted and full of humour |
| 32 | Ramcharitmanas | 2 | *456*408# | *456*409# | 30 | Rituals, Stories, History and Legends related to Ramayan. | Do.25: Brahma ram te namu bad bar dayaka bar dani,ramcharit sata koti maha liya mahesa jiya jani. |
| 33 | Sai Baba | 3 | *456*724# | *456*725# | 30 | Rituals, Stories and Legends related to Sai Baba. | Belief : Sai stayed with Venkusa for around 12 years. As per Das Ganu Maharaj, Sais disciple and an author, Venkusa was Sais guru |
| 34 | Sardar Patel | 3 | *456*92# | *456*93# | 30 | Stories and Legends and History of Sadar Patel. | History : The birth of Vallabhbhai Patel, was not recorded officially. As per his matriculation papers it is on 31 October 1875 |
| 35 | Shree Ganesha | 3 | *456*514# | *456*515# | 30 | Stories, Miracles and belief about Lord Ganesha. | Belief : Some people believe that Ganesha was a creation of Parvati. While there is another contrary view that he was born of Shivas spirit |
| 36 | Shree Krishna | 3 | *456*516# | *456*517# | 30 | Stories, Miracles and belief about Lord Krishna. | Krishna: As per scriptures and astrological calculations, Janmashtami, Krishnas birth, is believed to be on 18 or 21 July of 3227 or 3228 BC |
| 37 | Stock | 7 | *456*41# | *456*42# | 30 | Latest Updates for Top Gainers and Lossers. | Sensex:17,051.14(-423.35)-2.42.BseTopGainer:Jet Air India 513.00(15.95).BseTopLoser:Hindustan Copp 551.80(-54.75) |
| 38 | Subhash Chandra Bose | 3 | *456*57# | *456*58# | 30 | Stories and Legendsof Subhash Chandra Bose. | Subhash Chandra Bose : He was the 9th child of the 14 children of Janakinath Bose and Prabhavatidevi. He was born in Cuttack, on 23 Jan 1897 |
| 39 | Swami Vivekananda | 3 | *456*33# | *456*34# | 30 | Stories and Legends and History of Swami Vivekanada. | Life : Vivekananda inherited both, wealth and a rich legacy of intellect from his ancestors, who were great thinkers and scientists |
| 40 | Tips of Bride | 3 | *456*502# | *456*503# | 30 | Beauty, Health, and wedding related tips for Bride. | Tips : A beautiful home is very important for a mans emotional wellbeing; make an extra effort to decorate your new home tastefully |
| 41 | Tips of Groom | 3 | *456*504# | *456*505# | 30 | Beauty, Health, and wedding related tips for Groom. | Grooming: If you choose to wear an ethnic attire, select a embroidered, raw silk mojri that complements the attire |
| 42 | Tollywood | 3 | *456*518# | *456*519# | 30 | Latest Tollywood News, Gossip, trivia. | T-wood : Rajnikanth has more than 173 films to his credit. He has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, English and Bengali films |
| 43 | Triumphant Interviews | 3 | *456*28# | *456*29# | 30 | Interview related tips. | Introduction : Interview skills are a basic necessity to meet the challenge of an entrance exam for a degree or a job application |
| 44 | Vaikunth Ekadashi | 3 | *456*24# | *456*25# | 30 | Rituals of Vaikunth Ekadashi. | Ekadashi : A story says, Vishnu created Devi Ekadashi to nullify all sins, and ordered demon Papapurusha to reside in grains on Ekadashi |
| 45 | X-MAS | 3 | *456*18# | *456*19# | 30 | Christmas related Stories. | Christmas Quote : Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year - Victor Borge |
| 46 | Valentine’s Day | 3 | *456*143# | *456*144# | 30 | Love Tips. | Valentine : While Valentine was in jail, he would find little notes hidden by people for him around his cell and offer prayers for them |