Monsoon of danger: potholes, civic neglect, and a spike in road accidents

As rain lashes the Capital, accident numbers rise, civic agencies fail to act, and lives continue to be lost on Delhi’s crumbling roads

Stolen manhole covers turning sewers into deathtraps amid monsoon

The tragic death of an autorickshaw driver in Gurugram highlights civic hazards across NCR

Missing persons in Delhi: Adults at a higher risk than minors

Anti-trafficking efforts and improved surveillance show results, but cases of disappearances of adults outpace those of minors

River of grief: Suicides in Yamuna highlight gaps in public safety

A spurt in recovery of bodies floating in the river exposes a lack of surveillance, preventive mechanisms

Delhi: CAQM’s deferred crackdown on end-of-life vehicles from Nov 1 sparks debate over equity

Though the Capital has received a temporary reprieve from CAQM, questions over impact on middle-class families remain unanswered

Delhi’s ‘Safe City’ drive: Thousands of CCTV cameras defunct

Lack of training has resulted in many CCTV cameras, which have provided vital clues in cracking difficult cases, being rendered dysfunctional, impacting the efficacy of the coveted police project and causing loss to the exchequer

Illegal EV charging stations spark safety crisis in Delhi

Over 60% of e-rickshaws use stolen power; five electrocuted in two months amid spike in illegal charging hubs

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