Power demand breaks record in Delhi

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 25, 2012, New Delhi

The sweltering heat forced Delhiites consume so much power that its demand, shooting up to 5032 Megawatts (MW) on Friday, broke all previous years' records."The demand broke the previous record of 5028 MW which was witnessed in August 2011. Earlier on Thursday, the capital had witnessed a power demand of 4823 MW which was the season's highest," a power department official said.

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Season's hottest day scorches Delhi, no relief in sight

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 25, 2012, New Delhi

The maximum temperature in Delhi shot three notches above average to 44 degrees Celsius on Friday, making it the season's hottest day so far. Saturday's weather is expected to be similar. Until Friday, the highest temperature, 43.1 degrees Celsius, was recorded on Thursday.

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Delhi woman strangled to death inside her room

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 25, 2012, New Delhi

A 55-year-old woman was found strangled to death with her own scarf inside her residence in the capital, police said on Friday. The incident came to light on Friday morning when the woman's family members entered her room and found her lying dead on bed.

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Sheila Dikshit may consider reducing VAT on petrol

Press Trust of India | Friday May 25, 2012, New Delhi

Hinting at a possible reduction in petrol prices in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday said the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol may be reduced by Monday.

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Monsoon rains cover Nicobar, expected to reach Kerala by June 1

Press Trust of India | Friday May 25, 2012, New Delhi

Monsoon has hit parts of Andaman and Nicobar islands and is expected to reach Kerala by June one and Delhi by June 29.

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At 43 degrees Celsius, Thursday was Delhi's hottest; expect worse today

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 25, 2012, New Delhi

It was a hot Friday morning in the capital with clear, sunny skies. The minimum temperature settled a notch above average at 27.8 degrees Celsius and the weather office said the maximum was expected to hover around the 44 degrees Celsius mark.

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Delhi cop murdered in Meerut: Two arrested

Press Trust of India | Friday May 25, 2012, Meerut

Police on Thursday claimed to have solved the murder case of a Delhi Police head constable killed in the district on May 15 with the arrest of two persons.

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Mercury rises to 43.1 degrees in Delhi, season's hottest so far

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 24, 2012, New Delhi

Mercury on Thursday soared to the season's highest of 43.1 degree Celsius in the capital as a heat wave swept through the city, forcing many Delhiites to avoid going outdoors. It is likely to be even hotter tomorrow with the weatherman predicting that the day temperature may rise to 45 degree Celsius.

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CBSE results: Helpline for students from Thursday

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 23, 2012, New Delhi

A helpline to counsel students before and after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 results will be launched on Thursday, an NGO's representative said.

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Big fire at bank in Central Delhi doused, all rescued

NDTV Correspondent with inputs from agencies | Wednesday May 23, 2012, New Delhi

25 fire engines are trying to put out the flames at a bank in Central Delhi, less than half a kilometre from the Indian Parliament.

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