Kushan Niyogi
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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
Delhi fire: Beyond Flourish Stay, safety concerns remain
A Patriot survey of Hauz Rani found several guest houses and hotels with layouts similar to the fire-ravaged Flourish Stay, as residents alleged years of unchecked construction and weak enforcement in the neighbourhood
‘Heat breaks your body, but poverty breaks your will’
As temperatures continue crossing 45 degrees Celsius in parts of Delhi, construction workers say they are struggling to cope with extreme heat, dehydration, and exhausting work conditions while awaiting the distribution of summer relief kits announced by the Delhi government
Delhi: 5,000 cases in labour courts, one widow still waiting
Thousands of labour disputes remain pending before Delhi’s labour courts, with workers alleging years-long delays in compensation, pension, and wage-related cases as repeated adjournments, staffing shortages, and prolonged litigation continue to slow the resolution process
Dehydrated eagles, unconscious pigeons, and a city out of shade
Veterinarians, rescuers, and Delhi Fire Services officials say distress calls involving birds and stray animals suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, infections, and exhaustion have risen sharply as prolonged heatwave conditions and soaring temperatures continue across Delhi-NCR
AIIMS subway is full, a shelter 2 km away empty
Despite Delhi’s intense summer heat, many attendants outside major hospitals remain unaware of temporary shelters set up by DUSIB, with several facilities reporting extremely low occupancy and visitors citing poor publicity, distance concerns, and limited accessibility
Delhi: Not missing or kidnapped, just unwanted for being a girl
The alleged killing of a 10-month-old girl in Bhalswa Dairy has once again drawn attention to cases of gender bias, and financial distress, with official records pointing to continuing concerns across the Capital