Delhi NCR

Patriot Bureau -May 10, 2023

Heatwave unlikely in Delhi for another week: IMD

Heatwave unlikely in Delhi for another week: IMD

According to IMD data, the Safdarjung Observatory has recorded 50.8 mm of rainfall in May so far. On an average, the capital logs 19.7 mm of rainfall in the whole month

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -May 10, 2023

Pedalling to move up in life

Pedalling to move up in life

Power The Pedal, a campaign by Greenpeace India, empowers working-class women by offering them cycles and creates a much-needed dialogue around city’s unequal infrastructure

Patriot Bureau -May 9, 2023

NDMC hikes health licence fee for several businesses

NDMC hikes health licence fee for several businesses

The health licence fee for a five-star hotel was increased from Rs 75,300 to Rs 80,600, the highest across categories

Patriot Bureau -May 9, 2023

Delhi power demand down by 40% in April, May as unseasonal rains lash city

Delhi power demand down by 40% in April, May as unseasonal rains lash city

In contrast to April this year, the peak power demand was higher on all the corresponding days in 2022, with a difference of up to 37 per cent

Patriot Bureau -May 9, 2023

Armed robbers hold Delhi family hostage, decamp with 2 kg gold, Rs 1.3 crore

Armed robbers hold Delhi family hostage, decamp with 2 kg gold, Rs 1.3 crore

The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday. The accused are yet to be identified and no arrest has been made yet.

Rohan Chauhan -May 9, 2023

A celebration of rare Indian textiles

A celebration of rare Indian textiles

The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of Indian handcrafted textiles and needlework from various regions, including the magnificent brocades of Varanasi, the captivating kasuti of Karnataka, Kanjivaram, and the lovely Gadwal, among others

Patriot Bureau -May 9, 2023

Delhi govt launches anti-dust campaign

Delhi govt launches anti-dust campaign

Under anti-dust campaign, 235 patrolling teams comprising 629 personnel and 165 patrolling teams with 433 personnel at night from 13 departments are being deployed across the Capital

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan -May 9, 2023

Painting a gritty picture

Painting a gritty picture

Niyaz Hussain, a Delhi-based artist who was afflicted by polio in childhood, has faced many obstacles to create a platform for those who come from various marginalised backgrounds