Existing mohalla clinics aren’t functional, why open more?

There are almost 519 Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics in Delhi as per the data provided by the Delhi Government. Patriot asks Delhiites what they think about them as a healthcare facility

On a high trajectory: more liquor vends, walk-in stores and less dry days may pave way for larger revenue collection

The Kejriwal Government aims to rake in Rs 10,000 crore in excise via 850 private liquor vends this year. Consumers are likely to help this goal to be achieved as the buying experience has become more comfortable 

A jhuggi behind the WHO office tells tales of civic decay: Who’s responsible?

Right behind the WHO office, an unhygienic slum mocks at the lofty ideals the international body promotes, and makes a mockery of the Delhi Master Plan, the municipal authorities’ alertness and the boasts of slum redevelopment

Sisodia orders officials to complete upgradation of drainages by May 31

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed PWD officials to complete desilting of drains and installation of pumps at vulnerable points by May 31 to ensure that waterlogging does not take place during the upcoming monsoon season.

Delhi to get 100 more e-vehicle charging stations by June 27

Addressing a press conference here, minister Satyendra Jain said that the charge for using the station facility would be Rs 2 per unit, which he claimed would be the lowest in the country.

Blame game starts…

As AAP gears up to fight the incumbent BJP in Delhi’s three MCDs, a lot of local issues are being highlighted by both sides. The 15-year hold of the BJP might be broken   The national capital is gearing up for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. According to media reports, the state election […]

Anganwadi workers express their angst

For years, pleas of the Delhi anganwadi workers for better working conditions have fallen on deaf ears. The women have now gathered outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s house to protest indefinitely for better pay and full-time employment status.   Lalita, one of the protesting anganwadi workers could be distinctly heard shouting the slogan: ‘Kejriwal […]

BJP MLAs walk out on day two of Delhi Assembly session

Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was questioned by BJP about providing jobs to kin of government employees who died on duty during Covid. He blamed Union Home Minister of taking away the government’s power to grant such compensations. BJP MLA Vijender Gupta asked why Delhi government was not providing jobs to dependents of government […]