Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -August 8, 2023

Over 100 hectares of Delhi’s forest land used for development in 15 years: Govt data

Over 100 hectares of Delhi’s forest land used for development in 15 years: Govt data

Furthermore, 384.38 hectares, equivalent to 3.84 square kilometers, of forest land within the capital is presently occupied by encroachments

Patriot Bureau -August 8, 2023

Delhi reports 105 fresh dengue cases, tally mounts to 348

Delhi reports 105 fresh dengue cases, tally mounts to 348

A total of 348 DengueCases have been reported in the city this year, with 121 cases in July, 40 in June and 23 in May

Rohan Chauhan -August 8, 2023

Kin of man ‘brutally’ killed in police custody demands justice

Kin of man ‘brutally’ killed in police custody demands justice

Shahadat, a 36-year-old resident of Jahangirpuri, was found dead on July 23 in police custody. He was to be released the next day after being produced in court

Tahir Bhat -August 7, 2023

Dastak-e-dil – a musical evening

Dastak-e-dil – a musical evening

The event will see Ustaad Shujaat Husain Khan's exceptional talent. He belongs to the Imdadkhani Gharaana of Indian classical music

Muhammad Tahir -August 7, 2023

Once a handloom citadel, Sunder Nagri now in ruins

Once a handloom citadel, Sunder Nagri now in ruins

On National Handloom Day, Delhi’s famous handloom colony looks back at its past glory as its weavers live on the edge of destitution due to ‘government apathy and ignorance’

Patriot Bureau -August 7, 2023

Delhi’s draft climate action plan aims to cut dependency on other states for hydropower

Delhi’s draft climate action plan aims to cut dependency on other states for hydropower

According to the Delhi Economic Survey 2022-23, in the fiscal year 2021-22, Delhi procured a total of 37,460 million units of electricity. Out of this, approximately 16.65 percent came from power plants owned by the Delhi government, while the rest was purchased from the central government and other states

Patriot Bureau -August 7, 2023

Income certificate for EWS category to only be issued online: Delhi govt

Income certificate for EWS category to only be issued online: Delhi govt

Income and asset certificates are key documents for people from EWS to get admission in schools, universities and for other purposes

Patriot Bureau -August 7, 2023

Delhi govt launches internship programme to empower wildlife enthusiasts

Delhi govt launches internship programme to empower wildlife enthusiasts

Rai said the government has a plantation target of 5.2 million saplings this year. In addition, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will plant 5 million shrubs