Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -May 28, 2024

55 killed, over 300 injured in fire incidents in Delhi since January

55 killed, over 300 injured in fire incidents in Delhi since January

According to the data by Delhi Fire Services (DFS), 16 people were killed in fire in January, another 16 in February, 12 in March, four in April, and seven till May 26

Kushan Niyogi -May 28, 2024

Sanitation worker at JNU ends life; delayed payments to blame: family

Sanitation worker at JNU ends life; delayed payments to blame: family

His dues had been delayed by over three months, says victim's family; JNU says the employee's salary was paid regularly

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

Searing heatwave bakes Delhi, temperature soars close to 49°C

Searing heatwave bakes Delhi, temperature soars close to 49°C

The Mungeshpur weather station reported a high of 48.8 degrees Celsius, eight degrees above normal, and a minimum of 27.6 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average

Team Patriot -May 27, 2024

Delhi sees over 138% spike in fire cases this month compared to May 2023

Delhi sees over 138% spike in fire cases this month compared to May 2023

The Delhi Fire Services has said that the startling increase in the number of fire incidents could be attributed to the rise in temperatures, highlighting the heightened risk of short circuits during summer

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

Delhi HC waives Rs 1 lakh penalty on lawyer for PIL seeking jail facilities for Kejriwal

Delhi HC waives Rs 1 lakh penalty on lawyer for PIL seeking jail facilities for Kejriwal

The court's decision came in response to an application by the petitioner, who apologized and requested the waiver, citing his inexperience in litigation practice. He expressed his realization of the mistake, committed not to repeat it, and agreed to perform community service

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

In wake of neo-natal hospital tragedy, Delhi govt to direct private, state-run facilities to complete fire audit by June 8

In wake of neo-natal hospital tragedy, Delhi govt to direct private, state-run facilities to complete fire audit by June 8

The private neonatal hospital in Vivek Vihar, where the fire occurred, was operating with an expired license and lacked qualified doctors and fire department clearance, according to police on Sunday

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

Speeding Audi kills Noida man, second such hit-and-run case in 10 days

Speeding Audi kills Noida man, second such hit-and-run case in 10 days

In a related incident in Noida on May 16, two people, including a nurse, were killed, and three others were hospitalized after a minor driving a BMW collided with their e-rickshaw

Patriot Bureau -May 27, 2024

Omkara Festival Of Dance

Omkara Festival Of Dance

Conceived and curated by Guru Sharon Lowen, the festival will showcase performances by acclaimed Padmashri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees