Author: theokhlatimes

Shaheen Bagh residents and shopkeepers of Tayyab Masjid lane at 8 number are seething with frustration, claiming that their street was dug up nearly six months ago during Ramzan for sewer work and has been left in a state of utter disrepair ever since. What was supposed to be a short-term civic project has turned into a prolonged nightmare, leaving the once-bustling lane resembling more a construction site than a functioning public road. The open trenches, stagnant water, and dangerously uneven road have turned daily life into an ordeal for residents of Shaheen Bagh’s Tayyab Masjid lane. Four-wheelers can no…

Fresh trouble mounts for Okhla AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, as a Delhi court on Monday framed charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy against him and 10 others in a case involving alleged irregularities in recruitment to the Delhi Waqf Board. The order was passed by Special Judge (PC Act) Dig Vinay Singh at the Rouse Avenue Courts. A detailed copy of the judgement is awaited. Besides Amanatullah, Mahboob Alam, Hamid Akhtar, Kifayatullah Khan, Rafisshan Khan, Imran Ali, Md Ahrar, Aquib Jawed, Azhar Khan, Zakir Khan, and Abudul Mannar have also been charged in the case, according to a report by…

Once regarded as a spacious and most-sought after address in Delhi, the Okhla region particularly Jamia Nagar was a welcome escape for families crammed into the congested lanes of Old Delhi. For those weary of life in the Walled City, Okhla, with its greenery and affordable plots, held the promise of a better future. In its early years, the area largely agricultural land owned by local farmers began to transform as migrants from Old Delhi and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh moved in, reshaping the demographic and cultural fabric. The locality’s appeal was further enhanced by its proximity to Jamia Millia Islamia,…

Jamia Hamdard (A Government-Aided Deemed to be University), New Delhi, is pleased to announce the appointment of Col. Tahir Mustafa as the new Registrar of the University. He assumed charge from Dr. Sarfaraz Ahsan, Registrar (Officiating), on July 26, 2025. Col Tahir Mustafa is widely recognised as an accomplished administrator and a seasoned officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Known for his integrity, leadership, and administrative acumen, he has held several key positions within the Government of India, said the university in a release. Most recently, he served as Director at the Centre for Automated Military Survey (CAMS), IHQ of…

University Polytechnic, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia, today hosted a grand Orientation Programme marking the culmination of a week-long induction programme that commenced on 18th July, 2025. The orientation program titled ‘The Conclusion’ aimed to provide a seamless academic and cultural transition for the newly admitted students of the Diploma Engineering (Regular & Self-Financed) courses. Throughout the week, students participated in interactive sessions, departmental presentations, lab visits, and workshops focused on student support, academic resources, and institutional values. ALSO READ: Top cop shares tips to help students stay safe on social media at Jamia lecture Today’s concluding ceremony…

Devesh Chandra Srivastva, the Special Commissioner of Police (Crime Division), Delhi Police, delivered an important lecture on Cyber Security a day ago at the Faculty of Engineering & Technology Auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia. This lecture was part of the inaugural ceremony for the ‘Cyber Club,’ which has been established under the auspices of the Office of the Dean Students’ Welfare of the university. The event was effectively coordinated with the guidance of Prof. Neelofer Afzal, Dean of Students’ Welfare, S.A. Rashid, Security Advisor at JMI (Former DCP, Delhi Police), along with the club’s team members, which included Dr. Shane Kazim…

After staying away from social media for several months, Ward 188 Councillor Ariba Khan made a sudden reappearance in the virtual world on Thursday. In a new post shared just a few hours ago, Ariba uploaded a video along with a detailed message explaining the recent garbage collection crisis in her ward and the steps being taken to resolve it. We are doing our best to address garbage woes: Ariba In her post, Ariba wrote that since July 1, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had shut down all tippers (garbage collection vehicles) operating in the Central Zone, which includes…

Heavy rain leaves Okhla roads waterlogged, triggers traffic jams, and stranded residents face fleecing by autos and e-rickshaws. Residents lament decade of civic neglect, reports Md Shadab Sarwar On Wednesday morning, Delhiites woke up to a cool breeze and overcast skies as a heavy spell of monsoon rain lashed large parts of the city, including Okhla. For a moment, the showers brought much-needed respite but the relief was short-lived. Within hours, the downpour exposed Delhi’s and particularly Okhla’s perennial monsoon vulnerabilities, throwing daily life into complete disarray. Many office-goers bore the brunt of the chaos during peak hours. Roads turned…

One killed, three injured as speeding truck hits pedestrians in Okhla. Full report here. Speed thrills but kills, a saying we’ve all heard countless times, yet one that many forget as soon as they sit behind the wheel. Too often, drivers lose control and throw caution to the wind, giving in to reckless speed that ends in heartbreak and tragedy. ALSO READ: Anti-encroachment demolition drive in Jamia Nagar last Friday In the latest such incident reported from Sarita Vihar in Okhla on Monday morning, a 36-year-old man lost his life while three others sustained life-threatening injuries after a speeding truck,…

An anti-encroachment demolition drive was carried out in Jamia Nagar last Friday under heavy police presence. “A demolition drive is ongoing in Jamia Nagar, where more than 100 police personnel have been deployed. No one will be allowed to disturb law and order,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said that day. Jhuggis located near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, behind Zakir Nagar, were demolished. In recent weeks, the frequency of such drives has increased, with earlier operations conducted at Bhoomiheen Camp, the Madrasi Camp area, and Taimoor Nagar in close proximity to the locality. It all began when BSES officials…