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 […]

Who is to blame for Delhi’s poor air quality?

The main culprits behind the poor AQI in the capital  has been a constant source of debate, with the centre blaming only 10% of it on stubble burning. Patriot takes a look  Is the pollution Delhi NCR facing more so to blame on dust, vehicular emission and construction activities? The centre at least projected that […]

To improve quality of education EDMC to sponsor training of teachers in foreign universities

Aiming to improve the quality of education, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has decided to sponsor training of its teachers who will get selected by reputed foreign universities Municipal Commissioner Vikas Anand said that according to this scheme, the corporation will sponsor two teachers for training in a reputed foreign university in the first […]