Kushan Niyogi
Posts by: Kushan Niyogi
Delhi: From serving women at DCW to seeking shelter
Sonia was once a volunteer with the Delhi Commission for Women. Its prolonged dysfunction has left her without a job or a home
Delhi: Black water in Humayunpur, yellow sludge in Mahavir Enclave
Residents across Delhi report contaminated water while the government cites ageing pipelines and promises upgrades to reduce leakage and pollution
Delhi: 99.8% access on paper, zero pressure in the tap
NFHS-6 says 99.8% of Delhi households have access to improved drinking water sources, but residents report persistent supply issues
9 in 10 Delhi societies lack fire NOCs
DFS data show most housing societies lack valid fire clearances, even as inspections continue to uncover blocked exits and faulty safety systems
Delhi: Unchecked growth puts Lal Dora villages at risk
Rapid urbanisation, lax enforcement, and addition of floors bypassing building bye-laws place Lal Dora residents at the risk of mishaps
Delhi records spike in fire-related deaths
Fire-related incidents have risen by nearly 63%, with 44 fatalities reported up to May 24, as per DFS data accessed by Patriot
Delhi: Saidulajab tragedy points to a wider crisis, say experts
The May 30 incident, in which six people were killed, shows that Delhi remains vulnerable to building collapses due to institutional overload and civic complacency
Playing with fire: Burari’s cylinder blast and the cost of looking away
Tuesday’s LPG explosion that brought down a building and left 11 injured comes as a grim reminder of repeated warnings going unheeded