Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -October 14, 2024

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line achieves carbon neutral certification

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line achieves carbon neutral certification

These efforts are in line with the central government’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2070, the officials said

Patriot Bureau -October 14, 2024

Govt imposes ban on firecrackers to combat air pollution in Delhi

Govt imposes ban on firecrackers to combat air pollution in Delhi

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement and urged Delhi residents to support the government's efforts to curb air pollution

Kushan Niyogi -October 14, 2024

The perils of being a delivery agent in the national capital

The perils of being a delivery agent in the national capital

A series of tragic incidents, including hit-and-run cases and fatal assaults, highlights the urgent need to protect and support gig economy workers in Delhi

Patriot Bureau -October 13, 2024

Delhi: Over 1,300 kg illegal firecrackers seized, three arrested

Delhi: Over 1,300 kg illegal firecrackers seized, three arrested

Total 1,323 kilograms of banned crackers were seized from two godowns. The owner of both the godowns and the driver who used to supply the crackers were nabbed

Patriot Bureau -October 13, 2024

KNMA Theatre Festival to begin on October 14

KNMA Theatre Festival to begin on October 14

Tickets for the festival are available online, and students can attend for free with pre-registration and a valid student ID

Patriot Bureau -October 13, 2024

Delhi LG orders probe into denial of ration cards to 90,000 poor people

Delhi LG orders probe into denial of ration cards to 90,000 poor people

Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena has initiated an investigation into the failure to issue ration cards to 90,000 impoverished residents, following a letter from Leader of the Opposition Vijender Gupta

Patriot Bureau -October 13, 2024

Delhi LG approves 200 new PGT posts for govt schools

Delhi LG approves 200 new PGT posts for govt schools

According to a note from the L-G’s Office, more than 9,500 CWD students are enrolled in Delhi’s government schools from classes 9 to 12, yet only 283 PGTs are currently employed -- leaving 18 out of the 301 sanctioned posts vacant

Rana Siddiqui Zaman -October 13, 2024

I don’t understand the word ‘spiritual,’ as I don’t understand the word ‘politician,’ says classical dancer Sonal Mansingh

I don’t understand the word ‘spiritual,’ as I don’t understand the word ‘politician,’ says classical dancer Sonal Mansingh

Celebrated classical dancer Sonal Mansingh shares her thoughts on dance, criticism, and Delhi’s shrinking spaces for performance; she calls for urgent revival of cultural venues while recalling her remarkable journey in classical art forms