Kushan Niyogi

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Kushan Niyogi -July 7, 2025

Delhi: Rise in abuse of prescription drugs, opioids is Police’s new pain point

Delhi: Rise in abuse of prescription drugs, opioids is Police’s new pain point

Delhi Police's fight against the drug menace has entered  a new phase, with officers observing a spike in abuse of banned pharmaceutical products in North East Delhi and Shahdara

Kushan Niyogi -July 7, 2025

Delhi Police make big gains in fight against drug trafficking

Delhi Police make big gains in fight against drug trafficking

The law enforcement agency has seized over Rs 7.7 crore worth of assets in 2025 through well-coordinated raids, reflecting rising focus on synthetic and pharmaceutical narcotics

Kushan Niyogi -July 4, 2025

Seven Delhi Police officers arrested for corruption cases this year

Seven Delhi Police officers arrested for corruption cases this year

Bribery, extortion and abuse of power: Vigilance net tightens on rogue cops

Kushan Niyogi -June 29, 2025

Delhi Jails: The life of children born behind bars

Delhi Jails: The life of children born behind bars

What happens to children living in a prison meant for hardened criminals? This report explains why, despite Supreme Court and UN guidelines, jails remain unequipped to meet the needs of mothers and their children

Kushan Niyogi -June 27, 2025

Delhi demolitions: Thousands left homeless despite court stays and housing promises

Delhi demolitions: Thousands left homeless despite court stays and housing promises

Despite stay orders and policy promises, bulldozers have razed hundreds of houses across parts of the city, including Bhoomiheen Camp, Jailorwala Bagh, and Madrasi Camp, displacing thousands of financially disadvantaged families

Kushan Niyogi -June 26, 2025

Despite machines, manual scavenging, only 70% of desilting finished in Delhi

Despite machines, manual scavenging, only 70% of desilting finished in Delhi

Stormwater drains filled with sewage continue to be cleaned manually despite prohibition and government's claims of modernisation

Kushan Niyogi -June 23, 2025

Around 21% of Delhi auditoriums running sans fire safety clearance: DFS

Around 21% of Delhi auditoriums running sans fire safety clearance: DFS

Despite tighter post-Uphaar regulations, several state and central government venues are yet to comply with fire safety norms

Kushan Niyogi -June 22, 2025

Between survival and suspicion: Bengali-speaking ‘illegal immigrants’ in Delhi battle deportation fear

Between survival and suspicion: Bengali-speaking ‘illegal immigrants’ in Delhi battle deportation fear

Amid a Delhi Police crackdown on illegal immigrants, people living in South East Delhi’s Kanchan Kunj, claiming to be Assamese citizens, are struggling to make ends meet