“Dry days’ likely to come back in Delhi under the old excise regime

A number of liquor vends are going to be opened on 1 September by the Delhi government under the old excise regime; past norms like “dry days” likely to return

HC declines to ban kite flying, police to ensure compliance of order banning sale of Chinese manjha

The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to outlaw kite flying in the national capital, stating that it is a cultural activity, and directed the government and police to ensure compliance with the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order banning sale of Chinese synthetic 'manjha' used for kite flying

Delhi HC: Why is ration card mandatory to avail benefits under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?

The Delhi High Court on Friday asked why having a ration card was necessary for a citizen to get financial benefits under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi and sought the stand of the Centre and city government on plea by a below poverty line cancer patient to proclaim the mandate illegal and unconstitutional

Heavy rainfall in Delhi; waterlogging, traffic disruption in some areas

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Friday, bringing much-needed respite from the humid temperature. However, waterlogging and traffic slowdown were followed in some areas

Each city has pros and cons, no clear winner

To get a bird’s eye view of what’s right and wrong in the four cities, Patriot asked citizens and experts to rate the city they live in. Here are some interesting insights

NCPCR writes to Chief Secretary over children getting drenched in rain for Tricolour event

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson Priyank Kanoongo in the letter stated that he had received two complaints on Wednesday and Thursday from Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari and has demanded an action taken report to be submitted within a week time

Strict actions against contractors violating safety and security criteria at road construction sites, says Manish Sisodia

After witnessing instances of violation of safety and security standards at road construction sites, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that strict actions will be taken against those violating the norms

Delhi government partners with Burlington English to develop communication skills of school students

The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) partner with Burlington English to train students and teacher at schools with English language skills