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Chilly X'mas in Delhi, mercury rises to 6.9 degrees C.

New Delhi, Dec 25 (UNI) Chill in the air continued to put a dampener on Christmas Celebrations in Delhi even though mercury rose slightly from the season's lowest of 6.1 degrees Celsius yesterday to 6.9 degrees C.

Another chilly morning greeted Delhiites as they took part in the mid night mass in various churches in the capital. For, even though the minimum temperature rose to 6.9 degrees C, it was still one degree below normal.

The visibility levels, however, continued to remain at normal levels. A spokesperson of the Airports Authority of India said the visibility levels at the international airport were normal with no flight delays due to fog.

Though the coming one or two days could witness a slight rise in minimum temperature, the end of the week could see a further fall in night temperatures with the weatherman forecasting a fresh phase of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal and rain in Punjab and Haryana.

Infact, the weatherman has also predicted a fall in night temperature over plains of Northwest India in the post-Christmas period.

The met office has forecast a mainly clear sky in Delhi during the next 24 hours with the possibility of a development of cloudy conditions by evening or night. They have also forecast slight fog or mist in the morning hours.

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India, China to set up cultural centres

New Delhi, Dec 25 (UNI) India and China will work for establishing Cultural Centres in either country in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two countries in Beijing in 2003. The two sides will hold consultations on the time and modalities for reciprocal organisation of 'Festival of India' and 'Festival of China.' This emerged during discussions between Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni, now on a visit to Beijing, and.....

Man dies after being run over by Metro train

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Beggars relish unforgettable X-mas feast

Varanasi, Dec 25 (UNI) Shahi Paneer, Pulao, Gajar Halua, Chowmein, Fruit Chaat, Jalebis, Kesharia Milk ... formed the menu card of an unforgettable Christmas Day feast for those who have often been only used to the leftovers of sumptuous meals at marriages and other auspicious occasions. Countless beggars, an object of humiliation at the world famous Ganga ghats in this tourist city, were today welcomed to a free X-mas feast which comprised mouth- watering culinary.....
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