Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -August 29, 2024

Delhi: Cluster bus catches fire in Jagatpuri, no casualties

Delhi: Cluster bus catches fire in Jagatpuri, no casualties

Thirty buses caught fire in Delhi in the last eight years, including four in 2023, according to the city government's data on fire incidents in DTC and cluster buses

Patriot Bureau -August 29, 2024

Delhi: Severe waterlogging, traffic jams across city after heavy rainfall

Delhi: Severe waterlogging, traffic jams across city after heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert in the city, predicting heavy showers throughout the day

Kushan Niyogi -August 29, 2024

Delhi: Government neglect and overcrowding worsen cattle crisis

Delhi: Government neglect and overcrowding worsen cattle crisis

Patriot’s ground report shows how inadequate funds to government-run shelters are causing a spike in the bovine-human conflict in the Capital

PTI -August 28, 2024

Over 4,000 children under five died at Delhi’s Chacha Nehru Hospital since 2019: RTI data

Over 4,000 children under five died at Delhi’s Chacha Nehru Hospital since 2019: RTI data

The highest number of deaths were recorded in 2019 at 875, while the least number of fatalities were noted at 548 last year. Total 314 deaths were reported this year until June

Yusra Nazim -August 28, 2024

Top 6 activities for Gen Z to do in Delhi

Top 6 activities for Gen Z to do in Delhi

Whether you’re looking to get your heart racing or simply enjoy a chill evening with friends, Delhi offers a dynamic mix of activities tailored for Generation Z

Patriot Bureau -August 28, 2024

Delhi saw decline in birth rate post-Covid-19: Report

Delhi saw decline in birth rate post-Covid-19: Report

In 2019, the birth rate stood at 18.35 per 1000 population while it declined to 14.85 in 2020, 13.13 in 2021 and then to 14.24 and 14.66 in 2022 and 2023 respectively

Patriot Bureau -August 28, 2024

Delhi: MCD to hold ward committee polls on September 4

Delhi: MCD to hold ward committee polls on September 4

The election will be held through secret ballot in accordance with the Delhi Municipal Corporation Regulations, 1958, it said

Patriot Bureau -August 28, 2024

Delhi records highest number of rainy days in 14 years this August

Delhi records highest number of rainy days in 14 years this August

Delhi received 291.6 mm of rainfall by August 27, surpassing the previous high in August 2014. The earlier record for the most rainy days was 22 in 2012, followed by 20 in 2011, according to IMD data