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Rising plume from fire spreads anxiety across Okhla Rising plume from fire spreads anxiety across Okhla, with university staff in Jamia Millia Islamia expressing their concern. A university teacher said the plume from the fire could be seen from Jamia, sparking debate among students and teachers: “Where did the fire take place and what really happen?” https://youtu.be/_vCzGgnNfyw?feature=shared As word started spreading in the locality, resident Mohd Faheem went live on his Facebook to clear the confusion over the fire. Another netizen wrote: “Fire at construction site of Delhi Mumbai Highway between Okhla and Abdul Fazal Enclave.” Before that, some residents…
Laundry woes plague Jamia Nagar residents post-Eid Many residents of Jamia Nagar are facing problems in getting their clothes ironed, as many laundries closed since Eid are yet to reopen. Some of those that have reopened have increased their prices from Rs 7 to Rs 10, said a resident. The problem started after Eid when many laundry owners left for their hometowns to celebrate the festival. On that day, they also charged extra money in the name of Eidy. Even now, after more than a week, many shops remain closed, and those that are open are not accepting new clothes…
Jamia School felicitates student achievers Arifa, Irsha A Felicitation Ceremony was held in the Multi Purpose Hall of Jamia Senior Secondary School, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) to honour the meritorious students and faculty of the school on Friday, 19th April 2024. Dr Mohd. Arshad Khan, Principal, JSSS welcomed the guests and introduced the students who were being felicitated in various fields. After the welcome speech the students from class X namely Arifa Shahab and Irsha Parveen who were selected in a prestigious scholarship program offered by the AFS were welcomed along with their parents with bouquets and mementos. Dr. Ataur…
ED has released Amanatullah Khan, according to his fans. Late night words had spread about his arrest and even top AAP leaders to express solidarity. “I came for questioning at 11 am. Since then questioning was going on. Now I am free so going home,” Khan told news agency PTI after leaving the ED office at midnight. Khan was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday for more than 13 hours in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board under his chairmanship, officials said, reported PTI. Khan said reports of his arrest…
Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case, according to his relatives in Okhla. A close relative said the MLA had gone to the ED office in the morning where after being grilled for hours he was arrested. However, late night he returned home after being released. Early in the morning while going to the ED office he had posted a small video clip where he could be seen coming out from his Batla House resident surrounded with his closed friends and party workers. This was his first…
Jamia coached girls shine in UPSC Civil Services Exam, 31 aspirants selected from RCA Thirty one (31) candidates who received coaching and training in the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), of Jamia Millia Islamia have been selected in UPSC’s Civil Services Exam 2023, an increase of 8 from last year. A total of 71 students from RCA appeared in the interview out of which 31 finally selected. Out of the 31 selected candidates, some are expected to get IAS and IPS and remaining candidates are likely to get IRS, Audit & Account Service, IRTS and other allied services of Group-A as…
31 resident students of RCA, Jamia Millia Islamia cleared UPSC Civil Services Exam. Nausheen secured 9th rank. Total 11 girls cleared UPSC Civil Services from Jamia, said the university, adding that a total of 151 appeared in written test, 71 appeared in interview and 31 finally selected. Thirty one (31) candidates who received coaching and training in the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have been selected in UPSC’s Civil Services Exam 2023, an increase of 8 from last year. A total of 71 students from RCA appeared in the interview out of which 31 finally selected.…
Shaheen Bagh resident writes letter to Areeba Khan Upset with the perennial cleanliness issues in Shaheen Bagh, a resident has written a letter to Areeba Khan. The resident, who requested not to be quoted, wrote: “Dear Councillor Areeba Khan, “I want to inform you about the very dirty problem with garbage and sewers in the Shaheen Bagh area, especially during the recent Eid festival. “There was too much garbage on the roads, more than on normal days. The open sewer water was also overflowing onto the roads near Shaheen Bagh sabzi Mandi. People going for Eid prayers could not even…
Another major setback for Amanatullah Khan The Supreme Court has refused to entertain anticipatory bail plea of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in money laundering case, reported news agency PTI. The apex court asked Amanatullah to appear before Enforcement Directorate on April 18 in connection with money laundering case. Enforcement Directorate seeks arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan The news agency had reported that the ED on Wednesday moved a Delhi court seeking a non-bailable arrest warrant against Amanatullah in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in appointments in the Delhi Waqf Board. “Fresh application for…
Eid 2024 is to be celebrated in India, including Okhla, on Wednesday. Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 Mubarak! Moon sighted, Eid tomorrow, namaz timing here Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, Moon Sighting Today: The crescent moon was sighted on Wednesday, marking the beginning of Eid celebrations in India and end to one month of fasting. Many residents in Okhla saw the moon and wished their family members and relatives. Eid namaz is to be held in different mosques at different time on Thursday. NOTE: Readers suggested to use their own discretion.