Enthusiasm and wariness: two sides of the vaccination drive  

With the vaccination against the Coronavirus underway, the Patriot talks to people receiving the shot; some of them still seem apprehensive, while others await their turn  28-year-old Sunil (name changed on request) is an employee of Service Master, a security management company. Unmistakable lines can be seen on his face as he awaits his turn […]

From mohalla clinics to safety measures: Here’s what Delhi budget offers for women

Patriot takes a look at how the Delhi govt has decided to focus on the upliftment of women and their needs in the Capital city with their new budget schemes The Delhi government on March 9 presented its budget for 2021-22 of Rs 69,000 crore, calling it the ‘Deshbhakti Budget’. One of the bigger promises […]

“Education will comprise 25% of the Rs 69,000-crore budget:” Sisodia

The Delhi government on Tuesday allotted Rs 16,377 crore for education for the financial year 2021-22 Presenting the budget in the Delhi assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said like the previous six years, education this time too will comprise 25 per cent of the Rs 69,000-crore budget. Keeping in line with the theme of […]

Too little, too late: speedy justice for women in Delhi remains a distant reality

  Over 90% of the cases involving crimes against women in the Capital await conclusion, with new ones being added everyday  Every year on women’s day, there will be multiple texts exchanged in the name of wishing a woman for being a woman. But in a country where crimes against women do not seem to […]

“Are your own labs and hospitals NABL accredited?” HC asks Delhi govt

The Delhi High Court Friday said it expects that the AAP government will put things in order and comply with a judicial order asking authorities to take action and regulate online pathological labs, otherwise contempt action would be initiated. The high court, which was hearing a plea alleging non-compliance of its order in this regard, […]

Plea to open Nizamuddin Markaz: HC grants time to Centre, AAP govt to respond

The Delhi High Court Friday granted time to the Centre, AAP government and the police to respond to a plea seeking reopening of the Nizamuddin Markaz The Markaz at Nizamuddin has been  locked since March 31 last year after several people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation there contracted Covid-19. Justice Mukta Gupta said the […]

Black ribbons and placards at Barakhamba: taxi drivers protest rising fuel prices

Taxi driver associations held a protest against soaring fuel prices at the Barakhamba Road area of the national capital on Friday Kamaljit Gill, Sarvodaya Drivers Association president, said taxi drivers tied black ribbons on their faces and held a peaceful protest from 10 am to 11 am. “The permission was for 80 people. However, around […]

Truckers feel the fuel pain; traders say 80% cost hike

As fuel prices skyrocket in India, truckers coming into the Capital city tell Patriot they are especially feeling the pinch When Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020, it resulted in a worldwide lockdown pushing the price of crude oil down. Now with vaccines to fight Covid, things are looking up, and so is the demand […]