Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -October 7, 2023

Parampara series returns: A festival of dance and music

Parampara series returns: A festival of dance and music

Natya Tarangini started the ‘Parampara Series’ as a movement to preserve and enrich the cultural mosaic of our everyday life. This is its 27th edition.

Patriot Bureau -October 7, 2023

With AQI at 231, Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’; city temperature drops below seasonal average

With AQI at 231, Delhi’s air quality turns ‘poor’; city temperature drops below seasonal average

In response to the deteriorating air quality, the Central government's air quality panel directed authorities in the National Capital Region to implement a ban on coal usage in hotels and restaurants

Patriot Bureau -October 6, 2023

‘Pay Rs 50K compensation to man illegally detained for half an hour’: Delhi HC tells police

‘Pay Rs 50K compensation to man illegally detained for half an hour’: Delhi HC tells police

In an effort to convey a "meaningful message," Justice Subramonium Prasad directed that the compensation should be deducted from the salaries of the responsible police officials

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -October 6, 2023

My Territory: India through artist’s lens

My Territory: India through artist’s lens

With over 25 paintings on display, the focus will be on the ideas of people, nature, cities, and moments that the artist has experienced and witnessed himself

Patriot Bureau -October 6, 2023

Newsclick row: Delhi HC to hear plea against arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty

Newsclick row: Delhi HC to hear plea against arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty

Petitions filed by the arrested individuals challenge not only the legality of their arrest but also contest the subsequent 7-day police remand and the FIR filed by the Delhi Police

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -October 6, 2023

From Ruins to Rich Narratives: The Money Opera offers immersive theatre experience in Delhi

From Ruins to Rich Narratives: The Money Opera offers immersive theatre experience in Delhi

Director Amitesh Grover's theatre experience challenges conventions and explores the intricacies of capitalism in Delhi's Okhla

Muhammad Tahir -October 5, 2023

Coaching centres not safe enough

Coaching centres not safe enough

Despite a boost in safety measures at private institutes in Mukherjee Nagar, last week's fire incident proves that there are still many loose ends

Patriot Bureau -October 5, 2023

Delhi govt’s excise department earns over Rs 3,500 crore in first half of FY 2023-24

Delhi govt’s excise department earns over Rs 3,500 crore in first half of FY 2023-24

Official data reveals that from April to September in the fiscal year 2023-24, the Delhi government accrued revenue totaling Rs 3,588 crore. This revenue from the liquor trade comprises Rs 2,457 crore in excise duty and Rs 1,131 crore in value-added tax (VAT) on the sale of 27.6 crore liquor bottles during this period