Author: theokhlatimes
Zubair-ur-Rehman offers suggestions to improve railway services. Read the report: Railway-related issues with the aim of resolving them for the benefit of the public were discussed at the 10th meeting of the Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee of North Central Railway held at Hotel Kanha Shyam in Prayagraj two days ago. North Central Railway member Dr Zubair-ur-Rehman in his suggestion to General Manager, North Central Railway highlighted major issues affecting various stations. “From Chola Station on the New Delhi–Howrah rail line to Palwal Railway Station on the New Delhi–Mumbai rail line, the new railway line should be extended via Jewar…
An auto fell into a 7-foot-deep dug-up road in Batla House on Thursday night, according to eyewitnesses. Three passengers were rushed to the hospital for first aid, while the driver appeared to be unharmed after the vehicle was pulled out of the ditch with the help of local residents, said Wajid, who went live on Facebook from the scene. “Look, we are currently near the Batla House stand. A major accident has occurred here. Delhi Jal Board was carrying out work at this spot. Those who come from Jamia Millia Islamia toward Batla House come across this road. There was…
A special delegation from AIMIM Delhi met with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Batla House demolition case, according to AIMIM Delhi president Shoaib Jamai. A memorandum was submitted requesting an immediate halt to these actions, including proposed demolition drives being carried out by the DDA in Batla House and other parts of Delhi, he said. “A constructive discussion took place with the Chief Minister, during which all issues were presented in detail. She assured the delegation that she would personally speak to the DDA on this matter and efforts would be made to halt the demolitions. We hope that, keeping…
A video capturing a scuffle inside Al-Shifa Hospital has gone viral, sparking widespread debate in the locality over the state of safety and security within hospital premises. The incident, which has drawn sharp criticism, prompted the hospital’s director to speak to the OT, calling it a “deeply condemnable” episode that not only disrupts a place of healing but also tarnishes the image of the locality and the wider community. Al-Shifa links clash to parking dispute in Shaheen Bagh Hospital PRO Syed Marghoob Zaidi said it is important to clarify that the fight had nothing to do with our staff members…
Professor Mazhar Asif, Sheikh-ul-Jamiah and Professor Muhammad Mehtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar, Jamia Millia Islamia, held a very important and noteworthy meeting with the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju yesterday to discuss the launch of new projects including establishment of Centre for Excellence building, modern laboratories, classrooms and construction of girls’ hostel under the scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karya Karim (PMJVK). Kiren Rijiju promises to approve funding proposals Union Minister Kiren Rijiju appreciated the well-prepared proactive and imaginative roadmap for the future development of the university and pledged full support to the…
Jamia Millia Islamia’s RCA felicitated 32 aspirants who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025, celebrating their hard work and success. Read more about the achievers and the event. Jamia’s Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) organised an impressive and grand felicitation ceremony to honour the 32 successful candidates who cleared the UPSC Civil Services, 7 Forest Services, and 6 State and other Central Service Examinations on June 21, at the Conference Hall of FTK-CIT, Jamia. A brief history of Jamia RCA Professor In-charge, RCA, Prof Samina Bano outlined a brief history of the RCA since it was established by the UGC…
The Batla House demolition case continues to be a focal point in Okhla, especially among residents and families whose relatives live in Khasra 279, an area the DDA marked as illegal, giving residents a 15-day notice to vacate. This deadline expired on June 11 as the DDA moved in accordance with a Supreme Court order. Since then, affected residents have approached the courts seeking temporary relief, and “all have succeeded in securing it”. Amanatullah’s video message in Batla House demolition case On Monday, Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan released a video message in Hindi related to Batla House demolition case. Below…
With an intense heat-wave taking its toll on Delhi residents, including Okhlaiites, and temperatures regularly soaring beyond 45 degrees Celsius, one thing is in particularly high demand: clean, chilled drinking water available by the roadside. Come to Okhla, and you’ll witness the spirit of compassion flowing through the streets. From Shaheen Bagh to Batla House, Okhla Head to Zakir Nagar, local residents have stepped up in remarkable ways by installing water coolers at street corners and outside shops to quench the thirst of daily commuters and underprivileged passersby. These self-funded initiatives, not part of any official scheme, reflect the deep…
Mohd Sahddil Nawaz, a resident of Okhla with roots in Odhisa, has made his parents proud by cracking the NEET exam in his first attempt with a score of 547. The feat by Sahddil Nawaz in NEET has left his parents ecstatic. His mother told the OT that Sahddil has worked hard coming out with flying colours in the exam leading to the way to become a doctor a dream of his family. “When he told me his score, tears came to my eyes. My son did it! It was tough managing school, coaching, and studying at home but he…
In the Batla House demolition case, Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan released a video message on Friday. He said the courts have granted a stay on 45 out of the 52 properties that were marked for demolition by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) following the Supreme Court order. Residents were given 15 days time to vacate the alleged encroached properties with the deadline expiring on June 11. Since then residents have approached the Delhi High Court and lower court for interim relief in Batla House demolition. “Today, we came to court regarding the demolition notices that DDA had put up on…