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Roadside garbage clean up during day time causes traffic snarl in Abul Fazal Enclave Authorities appear to be turning a blind eye to traffic disruptions caused by compactors used for clearing garbage during daytime in Abul Fazal Enclave. On Friday when one such cleaning was being carried out at 3 pm in AFE, commuters, including motorists, found themselves at the receiving end. Many residents who were finding it difficult to even breathe clean air due to the putrid smell coming out from the garbage by lifted said usually such cleaning operation should be carried during night to avoid traffic snarl.…
Watch: Muslim youths dump empty liquor bottles at Batla House mosque Empty liquor bottles thrown at a mosque in Batla House is talk of town with some residents expressing displeasure over the event. Residents said this is something becoming normal in the locality sparking a debate about rise in number of Muslims youths drinking liquor. https://youtu.be/dLIbdBfKrWQ A resident said besides liquor bottle, it is normal to see bottles of cough syrup here. He said youngsters first start with cough syrup and then move to alcohol consumption later on. The OT approached many local residents to get their feedback, but they…
102 Foundation Day: Jamia cancels Talimi Mela, gives reason The cancellation of annual cultural fair, Talimi Mela, has left many alumni and students deeply upset. The university will be celebrating its 102 Foundation Day from October 29-31 sans Talimi Mela. In a notice doing the rounds on the social media, the university gives reason for the move. “This has reference to our letter dated 10.10.22 regarding organising Talimi Mela during 102 Foundation Day celebrations from October 29-31, 2022. Due to some unavoidable circumstance and paucity of fund the Talimi Mela programme has been cancelled as per direction from the Vice…
Jamia alumnus, who once worked in Middle East, tells a tale of misery, joblessness; now he drives e-rickshaw An alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia tells a tale of misery after losing his job during Covid-induced lockdown and now he drives e-rickshaw to earn his livelihood and take care of family. He said years ago he worked in the Middle East. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1585683563357548545 Sharing his tale of misery with the OT, he said for the last three days he had fever but still he took out his e-rickshaw at 11 am and till now 9.30 pm he was unable to meet his…
Pet cat missing for 7 days reunited with Zakir Nagar owner after a day of high drama A pet Persian breed cat which went missing more than 7 days ago in Zakir Nagar has been reunited with his owner. Shahbaz said he is happy that Jacky, white colour male Persian breed cat with black spot on nose, and three years old, is back. “Finally got my cat back. Thanks for your effort. (The OT had carried this report days ago). https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1585603935800545280 https://www.theokhlatimes.com/rs-10k-reward After I put posters in Zakir Nagar and you publishing the report many people called up but the…
Watch: When 3 hours traffic jam threw life out of gear A three hours traffic jam on Abul Fazal Eclave-Kalindi Kunj road on Wednesday had thrown life out of gear. The jam started due to breakdown of a DTC bus at thokar number 4 in AFE. Following which both sides roads got jam, creating chaos with many commuters, particularly bikers, taking different routs using lanes to reach their destination. E-rickshaw drivers and people on four-wheelers were stuck for three hours until the bus was removed at 8 pm, said residents, adding that it all started at 5 pm. https://youtu.be/L9elRpHLWWI Residents…
This herbal medicine flying off pharmacy store shelves in Okhla As more and more people are down with sore throat, cough and fever caused by cold there is a huge rush in hospitals and private dispensaries in Okhla. Of them there are many who are trying their hands at alternative medicines. The demand for herbal medicines has gone up in the last few days, said a chemist store owner. Residents are asking for Joshanda, an age-old remedy made from several single herbs, he said. “Three days ago I couldn’t place an order as there was shortage and all my Joshanda…
12 Jamia students selected for Prime Minister Research Fellowship It is a matter of great pride for the Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) that twelve (12) research scholars of the university have been awarded the coveted Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the May 2022 drive. The university improved its performance significantly as in 2021 six research scholars were selected for the PMRF under the Lateral Entry Scheme of the December 2020 drive. Name of students, their recommender and Department/Centres selected for Lateral Entry Scheme of the May 2022 drive are as follows: 1.Nadeem Ahmad recommended by…
44-year-old man dies, son hurt after lift falls in 4-storey building In a shocking incident, a 44-year-old man died while his seven-year-old son sustained injuries after the lift they were using malfunctioned on Tuesday night, according to one resident. The lift fell in a four storey newly-constructed building in Jaitpur. A police official said on Wednesday that information was received from Apollo hospital in Jasola Vihar that Nawab Shah has been admitted in the hospital after he sustained injuries in the lift mishap. The resident said both the family members were admitted to the hospital. “Acting on the information, a…
Why you should avoid Abul Fazal Enclave-Kalindi Kunj road. Due to break down of a DTC bus on this road at thokar number 4 there is a huge traffic jam and the road should be avoided by people using this from Abul Fazal Enclave and Kalindi Kunj. https://youtu.be/L9elRpHLWWI https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1585237265831583744 There was chaos on the road with bikers taking wrong side to reach home early. Also cars illegally parked on the road created more problems for vehicles to move ahead. Many residents coming from Abul Fazal Enclave on e-rickshaw had no other option left but to walk from there, waiting for…