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Youth dies in road accident, hundreds gather to bid him tearful adieu Hundreds gather in Abul Fazal Enclave on Sunday morning to bid tearful adieu to a youth who died in road accident on Jamia road on Saturday. As the body arrived in ambulance, residents gathered to have a last look as the family took the body to their hometown in Sikandarpur in Uttar Pradesh for tadfeen. https://youtu.be/a_3xgqneLnw The exact reason behind the accident is not known but residents were talking that how after falling from the bike his head hit the divider after. Some said the bike skid on the…
Okhla-based well-known figure Rizwanullah Faruqi died on Saturday morning. A resident of Abul Fazal Enclave even in his old age was engrossed in writing. It was just last month when his new book had hit the shelves. He was laid to rest in Shaheen Bagh graveyard at 3 pm and due to incessant rain his tadfeen was delayed, said a resident, a neighbour and who knew him for years. He cut his teeth with an Urdu daily in Kolkata before Partition and went up the ladder in his profession. He wrote several books and even at the age of more…
Must for construction sites to abide by 14 norms: Rai The Delhi Government is leaving no stone unturned in its fight against pollution. Environment Minister Gopal Rai went on a surprise on-site inspection under the Anti-Dust Campaign today to ensure 100 per cent compliance of the initiative. Rai conducted a surprise inspection of Parsvnath La Tropicana which is being developed by Parsvnath Developers Limited in Khyber Pass on Friday to check the implementation of the anti-dust campaign which started on October 6, 2022. During the inspection, he found a gross violation of the 14 Anti-Dust norms. He ordered DPCC to…
With Rs 25 crore, Kejriwal Govt to organise Chhath Puja celebrations at 1,100 sites Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot today held a review meeting on the preparedness of Chhath Puja in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Burari MLA Sanjiv Jha, Divisional Commissioner and all the District Magistrates in Delhi. During the meeting, the Revenue Minister directed the department to ensure that the devotees should not face any inconvenience. He also directed the officers concerned to ensure smooth management and organization at all the 1100 sites of the Chhath Puja Celebration in Delhi. In Delhi, the Revenue Department is the nodal…
Delhi Govt issues new promotion policy for students of Classes III-VIII Following the 2019 amendment in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) 2009 by the parliament, which allows states to determine the conditions under which students could be held back, the Delhi government on Friday issued a new promotion policy for classes V and VIII. These guidelines will be implemented from the academic session 2023-24. Under this aforementioned amendment, the states were allowed to determine how and under what circumstances students can be promoted or held back in class V and VIII. The academic authority…
Light rain, wind cool down Okhla, improve air quality The maximum temperature in Delhi came down on Friday after light rain and wind. Besides, the air quality also improved. In Okhla also the rain brought down the temperature by a few notches. The weather office predicted a further dip in the temperatures. Chances are that rain might lash the city on the weekend too. “There will be generally cloudy sky with moderate rain on Saturday and Sunday. The maximum and minimum temperatures on the weekend are likely to hover around 27 and 21 degrees Celsius respectively,” an IMD official said.…
Jamia VC Najma adds another feather to her cap Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice Chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar has been nominated as a member of the re-constituted Jammu & Kashmir Higher Education Council (JKHEC). The JKHEC will be headed by Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha as its Chairman and Dr Dinesh Singh, former Vice Chancellor, Delhi University as its Vice Chairman. Terms and reference/functions of the JKHEC shall be to offer guidance and advice on formulation of policy for a comprehensive and holistic transformation of the Higher Education Sector in tune with NEP 2020. Provide advice on specific matters…
Batla House decked up for Eid Milad un Nabi 2022 Like pasts years, this year too Okhla is getting ready for Eid Milad un Nabi 2022. On the eve of Eid Milad un Nabi Zakir Nagr-headquartered Ehle Sunnat Academy (ESA) is decorating Batla House, said Mohd Shiraz. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1578342677967704067 On the eve, according to Shiraz, congratulatory messages, are also been given to Okhla residents by ESA. Due to Covid-induced lockdown and restrictions, march in the locality was not taken out. Earlier, march from Batla House to Zakir Nagar to Johri Farm and other places was taken out. Eid Milad un Nabi,…
Okhla builders, anti-dust drive launched, violations to invite fine up to Rs 5L and 14 points to know The Delhi Government has bolstered its fight against pollution by launching a month-long intensive anti-dust campaign. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the launch of the initiative saying: “The anti-dust campaign will be run in Delhi from today till November 6. It is compulsory for all construction sites to follow all 14 anti-dust norms; strict action to be taken against violators. 586 teams including 33 DPCC teams have been formed specially to implement and monitor the anti-dust norms. On violation of anti-dust norms…
Open manhole on Shaheen Bagh busy road poses threat to lives An open manhole on Shaheen Bagh busy road poses threat to lives, said residents, adding that the situation has been like this for months. They said this is not the only one on this high-tension road connecting 40-feet Shaheen Bagh main road which has become a new foodies’ hub. With sewer work going on the main road, many e-rickshaw drivers are taking this route to reach 40-feet road opening to Aggarwal. The open manhole in the middle of the road is dangerous and at night when there is dark…