Delhi NCR

PTI -December 18, 2024

Delhi: Air quality worsens in city, minimum temp 7.6

Delhi: Air quality worsens in city, minimum temp 7.6

Out of the 37 monitoring stations, 32 recorded air quality in the 'severe plus' category, with AQI readings reaching as high as 480 at many locations. The remaining stations reported 'severe' air quality.

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Delhi Metro reports 44 cases of cable theft this year, up from 38 in 2023

Delhi Metro reports 44 cases of cable theft this year, up from 38 in 2023

According to the data by Delhi Police, only 9 out of the 38 cases were solved last year and 12 people were arrested in connection with the thefts. However, this year, the police have managed to solve 22 out of the 44 cases and have arrested 53 individuals in these cases

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

The Journey A Full Circle: A solo art exhibition by Anupam Sud

The Journey A Full Circle: A solo art exhibition by Anupam Sud

The exhibition showcases over 60 works by Sud, spanning multiple periods of her evolving practice, and will run until February 7

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Power saving fans, ACs mandatory for Delhi govt buildings: CM Atishi

Power saving fans, ACs mandatory for Delhi govt buildings: CM Atishi

Each year various Delhi government departments consume over 2,000 million units of electricity, costing between Rs 8.50 and Rs 11.50 per unit

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

To address local sources of pollution, the zoo has minimised the use of diesel vehicles, switching to eco-friendly alternatives

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat; fifth incident in nine days

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat; fifth incident in nine days

On December 13, about 30 schools received bomb threats via email, prompting a multi-agency search of their premises. At least 44 schools had received similar emails on December 9

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Delhi Pollution: Schools hold classes in hybrid mode due to worsening air quality

Delhi Pollution: Schools hold classes in hybrid mode due to worsening air quality

Previously, all schools in Delhi had shifted to hybrid mode on November 25, before resuming in-person classes on December 5

Saurav Gupta and Yusra Nazim -December 17, 2024

Why winged visitors don’t feel welcomed anymore at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Why winged visitors don’t feel welcomed anymore at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Once a haven for migratory birds and nature enthusiasts, the sanctuary now faces deteriorating facilities, corruption claims, and ecological neglect