Kushan Niyogi
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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
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