‘Better late than never, protest over other demands to go on’, say farmers at Singhu

Celebrations broke out at the Singhu border protest site soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the farm laws, but some farmers said the agitation will continue till Parliament repeals the legislations and their other demands are met Distributing sweets and dancing to songs blaring out of music systems placed on tractors, farmers, who […]

Special voters facilitation stall opened at IITF’s Delhi Pavilion

A special stall has been opened at the Delhi Pavilion of the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) here by poll authorities to facilitate voters, especially the youth, as part of the special summary revision exercise The special summary revision of Delhi’s electoral roll with January 1, 2022 as the qualifying date began on November […]

Calling it ‘Victory of democracy’, Kejriwal welcomes centre’s decision to repeal the farm laws

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday welcomed the government’s announcement to repeal the contentious farm laws, saying it is not just a victory of farmers but also of democracy Kejriwal also condoled the deaths of more than 700 farmers who lost their lives during the agitation. During an online briefing, he said, “This golden day […]

Observations, policies and pollution; Delhi’s air is toxic yet again 

Despite constant reprimands from the Judiciary, the Centre and Delhi governments have been unable to curb air pollution. Patriot brings you all that has been said  With the coming of October, Delhi’s perennial problem of air pollution becomes a problem for everyone. This year too, from October the air quality started deteriorating and by November […]

Delhi chokes as air quality remains in very poor category

The air quality in the national capital remained in the very poor category with the air quality index (AQI) clocking the value of 344 at 8 am on Thursday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed Though it remained in the very poor category, the AQI improved marginally at 344 on Thursday from its […]

Delhiites might have to wait a little longer for their drinks

After the a wait of almost 45 days, liquor stores are reopening in the capital, the wait for a drink though, might be longer Although liquor stores are reopening in the capital, Delhiites facing difficulties in finding liquor, as most of the shops are still closed, might have to wait a little more. From November […]

Delhi restauranteurs laud new excise policy say it is ‘path breaking’ and will ‘revolutionise’ the sector

Restaurateurs in Delhi have welcomed the new excise regime which came into effect on Wednesday, saying when implemented fully, it will help recover losses incurred by the sector due to the Covid-induced lockdowns. With the new regime in place, the L-17 licensees, which include independent restaurants or gastro-bars, may serve any Indian or foreign liquor […]

Capital’s poor air quality to further increase risk of Covid complications

With deteriorating AQI in the Capital, people are flocking to hospitals complaining of respiratory illnesses. The problem is especially acute in patients who have battled the Coronavirus As smog stifles the national capital, the Delhi government is mulling restricting many activities, while some have already been restricted. The Supreme Court has also raised concerns over […]