Ex- Infy Nandan Nilekani takes over as chairman of Unique Identification Authority of IndiaJuly 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nandan Nilekani took over as chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIADI) here today. Interacting with the media on the occasion, Nilekani said Unique Identification Numbers would ensure multifarious benefits by enabling different applications.
No rain on second day of monsoon, Delhiites disappointedJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites rejoiced Wednesday but only for a few hours - after which the humid weather and no sign of the rains left many high and dry on the second day of the southwest monsoon reaching the capital. "Since 8.30 a.m.
Delhiites continue to sweat, no relief aheadJune 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will get no respite from the scorching heat Saturday, with the weatherman forecasting a maximum temperature of around 42 degrees Celsius and no rain. "The skies will remain mainly clear Saturday and the weather will be dry over the region with no rain," an official at the meteorological office at Safdarjung here told IANS.
Respite for Delhiites as temperature, humidity dropJune 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After days of hot, humid weather, Delhiites can heave a sigh of relief as the weatherman has forecast temperatures lower than average Monday and the humidity levels have dropped too. There would be mainly clear skies today (Monday).
Rains bring respite to DelhiitesMay 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites woke up to a pleasant morning Sunday as rains led to a drop in temperatures. The capital recorded 43.4 mm rain, and the met department predicted more showers.
Delhiites continue to sweat, hot days ahead (Lead)May 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites did not get any respite from the heat Thursday -- the maximum temperature was recorded at 41 degrees Celsius and humidity at 61 percent. The skies will mainly remain clear Friday and the weather will be dry over the region with no rain, an official at the meteorological office at Safdarjung here told IANS.
No respite from heat for DelhiitesMay 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will have to face scorching heat till the weekend with no signs of rainfall, the meteorological department forecast Monday. The maximum temperature recorded Monday was 41 degrees Celsius and minimum was 30.2 degrees Celsius.
Thunderstorm to trigger fall in Delhi temperatureMay 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites can expect some respite from the humid weather Friday as the weatherman has forecast thunderstorm and a dip in the average day temperature. 'There is a possibility of dust storm and thunderstorm towards afternoon, which is likely to bring down the temperature,' an official at the Safdarjung Meteorological Department told IANS.
Pleasant day ahead for DelhiitesMay 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sunday morning brought with it pleasant weather for Delhiites and Met officials said there could be a dust storm or a thunder storm in some parts of the capital. 'The residents of Delhi will continue to enjoy pleasant weather.
Met officials predict pleasant weekend aheadMay 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will continue to enjoy pleasant weather over the weekend, the weather office said Friday. The minimum temperature in the national capital Thursday settled at 23.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal for this time of the summer.
Relief for Delhiites as temperature dipsMay 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sunday morning brought some relief for Delhiites as there was a dip in temperature and weather officials predicted a dust storm or thunderstorm during the day. 'The dust particles suspended in the sky will prevent sunlight from reaching the earth and heating it, so there will be a fall in day temperatures over the next two days,' an official at Safdarjung Met office said.
Relief for Delhiites as mercury level dropsApril 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites heaved a sigh of relief Saturday as according to the weatherman temperatures dropped slightly below average, bringing some respite from the heat. An official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the maximum temperature Saturday dropped a degree below average, to 37.2 degree Celsius.
Rs.1 bn for new unique identification authorityFebruary 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government has made a provision of Rs.1 billion (Rs.100 crore) in the interim budget for 2009-10 for its proposed 'unique identification' project. The government had last month notified the setting up of the project, Unique Identification Authority of India, which will give a unique number to every citizen.
Delhiites wake up to misty morningFebruary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites woke up to a pleasant, misty morning Saturday. But the clouds soon lifted, giving way to a warm and sunny day.
Foggy start to day, but Delhiites saved from delaysFebruary 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The capital woke up to a foggy morning Wednesday but the clouds lifted soon after, saving Delhiites from any fog related delays at the airport and elsewhere. 'There was a shallow fog in the morning and the runway visibility did drop.
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