Ban on firecrackers ignites discontent among traders

Delhi government’s move to prohibit the production and distribution of firecrackers, including green crackers, until 1 January 2023 aims at preventing the air quality from deteriorating, especially during Diwali. But the move comes with many unintended repercussions

Days after Swiggy agent killed, minor detained for rash driving

A Swiggy delivery agent, on his way to meet his friends along with his cousin, was declared dead at the RML hospital after the minor’s SUV crashed into it

Factory workers lynch 19-year-old man over theft in Delhi

A case has been registered under IPC sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of the offence, or giving false information to screen offender) and 34 (common intention)

Hurdles in the wheel of change

While driving a bus is generally considered a man’s profession, 11 Delhi women are breaking these stereotypes by driving DTC buses. The job comes with its own challenges, traffic being the least of them

Unsung heroes: Divers who rescue people from the wrath of rivers

Over 100 lives have been taken away so far this year in river-related tragedies, including floods. Patriot turns the spotlight on the divers who save lives, often at risk to their own

Delhi government to purchase 60,000 doses of goat pox vaccine

The Delhi government will purchase 60,000 doses of the goat pox vaccine to immunise healthy cattle in the city in order to stop the spread of lumpy skin disease

The total number of MCD seats comes down to 250

The total number of seats in the Delhi Municipal Corporation has been set by the central government at 250, down from the previous figure of 272

No level playing field: Delhi cricket body allows only local players

To give more exposure to local talent, Delhi cricket does not allow players from outside Delhi, including the NCR, to play in its domestic leagues. Cricket players and coaches debate the consequences of this exclusionary rule