Delhi NCR

-September 27, 2024

Delhi pollution | Artificial rain, smog towers a waste of public funds: Experts

Delhi pollution | Artificial rain, smog towers a waste of public funds: Experts

As Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai moots artificial rain as a solution to tackle the city's pollution, experts recommend prioritising sustainable solutions like improved public transport, better waste management, and increased green cover

-September 26, 2024

Delhi: MCD poll for Standing Committee seat postponed due to ruckus

Delhi: MCD poll for Standing Committee seat postponed due to ruckus

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House proceeding for election to the lone standing committee seat was adjourned briefly amid uproar over frisking of councillors to check if anybody was carrying mobile phones.

-September 26, 2024

Delhi government yet to learn from the coaching centre incident that left 3 dead

Delhi government yet to learn from the coaching centre incident that left 3 dead

The Delhi High Court bench, led by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, directed them to deposit a sum of Rs 5 crore to the Red Cross, stating that they had committed an “act of greed” by renting out the basement.

-September 26, 2024

Arvind Kejriwal inspects Delhi roads; says he was active in jail also

Arvind Kejriwal inspects Delhi roads; says he was active in jail also

The former Delhi chief minister claimed that he was sent to jail because the BJP's target was to defame the AAP government in Delhi by stalling work for the people.

-September 26, 2024

DUSU elections: Candidates tackle key student issues ahead of polls

DUSU elections: Candidates tackle key student issues ahead of polls

Patriot interviews the Presidential candidates from ABVP, NSUI, and the Left.

-September 26, 2024

DUSU Elections: Women’s safety, metro passes, water scarcity emerge as key issues

DUSU Elections: Women’s safety, metro passes, water scarcity emerge as key issues

Students tell patriot that hostel accommodation, concessional public transport passes and hygiene are the key issues that will decide their vote on September 27

-September 25, 2024

Delhi sees surge in air pollution as AQI hits poor category after 112 days

Delhi sees surge in air pollution as AQI hits poor category after 112 days

According to the official data, this marks the first time since June 5, 2024, when the AQI reached 248, that the capital has experienced poor air quality

-September 25, 2024

Delhi: Winter Action Plan launched to combat air pollution with new initiatives

Delhi: Winter Action Plan launched to combat air pollution with new initiatives

Launching the Winter Action Plan, which is based on 21 key focus areas, Rai said, "This year, our theme is 'Mil Kar Chale, Pradushan Se Lade' (let's fight against pollution together)".