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Patriot Bureau -December 20, 2024

Delhi govt imposes ‘perpetual ban’ on firecrackers in city

Delhi govt imposes ‘perpetual ban’ on firecrackers in city

The ban covers manufacturing, storage, and selling, including delivery through online marketing platforms, of all kinds of firecrackers and bursting them in Delhi, said the order

Patriot Bureau -December 20, 2024

India to host 2025 Para Athletics World Championships In New Delhi

India to host 2025 Para Athletics World Championships In New Delhi

The 2025 event is the 12th edition of the championships and the fourth time it is hosted in Asia, following Doha 2015, Dubai 2019 and Kobe 2024

Patriot Bureau -December 20, 2024

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’, minimum temperature recorded at 7.5°C

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘severe’, minimum temperature recorded at 7.5°C

The weather office predicted partly cloudy skies during the day and said the maximum temperature was expected to settle at 24 degrees Celsius

Patriot Bureau -December 19, 2024

Satpula pollution: NGT seeks lake’s present status from DDA

Satpula pollution: NGT seeks lake’s present status from DDA

The green body had sought responses from authorities, including the DDA, over the restoration of Satpula Lake in Khirki near Saket district court which was polluted due to sewage discharge from a nearby drain

Patriot Bureau -December 19, 2024

Delhi’s signages to display information in Urdu, Hindi, English, Punjabi for linguistic diversity

Delhi’s signages to display information in Urdu, Hindi, English, Punjabi for linguistic diversity

The move aligns with "The Delhi Official Languages Act, 2000", which recognises Hindi as the first official language and Urdu and Punjabi as second official languages

Kushan Niyogi -December 19, 2024

False promises, freezing nights: Delhi shelter board’s claims exposed

False promises, freezing nights: Delhi shelter board’s claims exposed

The number of tents set up by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board is far less than the claim of 230 by the government body

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Power saving fans, ACs mandatory for Delhi govt buildings: CM Atishi

Power saving fans, ACs mandatory for Delhi govt buildings: CM Atishi

Each year various Delhi government departments consume over 2,000 million units of electricity, costing between Rs 8.50 and Rs 11.50 per unit

Patriot Bureau -December 17, 2024

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

Delhi zoo implements winter management plan to shield animals from pollution and cold

To address local sources of pollution, the zoo has minimised the use of diesel vehicles, switching to eco-friendly alternatives