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

Many Delhi housing societies lack fire safety clearance despite repeated warnings

Nearly one in every five cooperative housing societies in the Capital operate without valid fire safety certificates, even as recent fires raise alarm

Private schools misused funds, violated norms: DoE audit reports

DoE audits over ten years suggest financial irregularities in several private schools in Delhi; questions raised about alleged inaction by the education department

Pink booths: Is Delhi Police’s flagship women safety scheme fading out?

An unprecedented shortage of women officers leaves the woman-only police booths understaffed, neglected, and disappearing from the city