Chat with Chatbots: Govt’s move to involve citizens in combatting pollution

Gopal Rai, Delhi Environment Minister, on Thursday launched a chatbot and website to facilitate people’s participation in the fight against pollution  Talking about ‘Paryavaran Saathi’ chatbot, Rai said people can share the steps they are taking to fight pollution on WhatsApp number 9650414141 and they will be awarded points. The top 100 performers will be […]

Sixth sero survey shows Delhi had seropositivity rate of 97 pc: Jain

The sixth serological survey showed that the national capital had a seropositivity rate of 97 per cent, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday. All districts were found to have a seroprevalence of more than 95 per cent, he said. “Women had a higher seropositivity rate than men. Those aged below 18 had a […]

‘Mega fogging drive’ to combat spike in dengue cases 

With 283 cases in the last week alone, the rise in dengue cases in the capital is a culmination of multiple factors ranging from water logging from monsoons showers to higher rate of testing  The Capital city is witnessing a rise in dengue cases, with the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) registering the highest with […]

Deepawali gifting options for this festive season

Confused about what to gift your loved ones this Diwali? Here are the best options for everyone With Diwali just a week away, looking for gifts for your loved ones can get confusing. To make it easier for you, we have curated a wide variety of gifting options. The list includes options across different price […]

Psychology of a ‘jilted lover’

What is the psychology of the perpetrators who commit crimes in the name of ‘love’? Patriot takes a look  Among the crimes committed in Delhi, crimes born out of ‘love’ have reached an epidemic proportion. These crimes are categorised under the “jilted lover syndrome”. Such crimes are committed by a lover either out of revenge […]

Schools, colleges in Delhi to reopen from Nov 1 amid strict Covid protocols

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has allowed reopening of all educational institutions from November 1 and Chhath Puja celebrations in the city amid Covid strict protocols, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday. Schools will have to ensure that classes are conducted in a hybrid mode which means online classes will continue, he said. […]

Half fit, half-hearted India fail to counter Pak punches

Pakistan’s win against India  in the T20 World Cup has put the Indian side on slippery slope, one, which can be overcome only through introspection in team selection and hard work   A win for Pakistan in the World Cup has come after a wait of 29 years. The contest, though fought for 37.5 overs, was […]

Electric shuttle services start at Dwarka 11 metro station

The Dwarka sector 11 metro station was on Tuesday connected with an AI-based electric shuttle system to offer last-mile connectivity to commuters The MetroRide company said in a statement that it will provide electric vehicles to commuters at an affordable price on three routes from Dwarka sector 11 metro station, covering more than 60 stops. […]