Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -April 29, 2025

Delhi Zoo welcomes four Asiatic lion cubs after 16 years, one dies

Delhi Zoo welcomes four Asiatic lion cubs after 16 years, one dies

According to zoo authorities, one underdeveloped cub died on Monday, while another showing signs of weak health later that evening was immediately shifted to the zoo hospital for hand-rearing

PTI -April 29, 2025

As Delhi sizzles, rising heat takes a toll on animals

As Delhi sizzles, rising heat takes a toll on animals

Veterinarians said heatstroke causes panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhoea, with animals and birds struggling in the extreme heat

Patriot Bureau -April 29, 2025

Delhi govt starts work to set up 300 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs

Delhi govt starts work to set up 300 Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs

According to the plan, many of the existing Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMC) will be converted into UAAMs where fresh painting, plaster, waterproofing and other repairs will be carried out by the department

Patriot Bureau -April 28, 2025

Delhi Heatwave: 25 bus shelters to get cold water dispensers

Delhi Heatwave: 25 bus shelters to get cold water dispensers

A part of a pilot project, the smart water dispensers will have the capacity to provide 100 litres per hour of RO-filtered clean and chilled drinking water, an overall capacity of dispensing 800 litres per day

Patriot Bureau -April 28, 2025

Delhi records hottest April night in 6 years

Delhi records hottest April night in 6 years

IMD forecasts a marginal temperature dip in the short term, predicting winds of 15-20 kmph to hit the capital

Patriot Bureau -April 28, 2025

Delhi govt launches Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme for senior citizens

Delhi govt launches Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme for senior citizens

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri distributed the first Vay Vandana cards to beneficiaries at an event in the capital

Patriot Bureau -April 28, 2025

Delhi Bird Atlas summer survey flagged off at Lodhi Garden

Delhi Bird Atlas summer survey flagged off at Lodhi Garden

The event saw the participation of nearly 100 birdwatchers, volunteers, students, wildlife experts and conservationists, who gathered to kick off the large-scale citizen science initiative aimed at mapping the national capital's bird life

PTI -April 27, 2025

Delhi: Fire breaks out at slum in Rohini, 2 dead

Delhi: Fire breaks out at slum in Rohini, 2 dead

Two bodies have been recovered so far. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the area, a senior police officer told PTI.