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Okhlaiites, real-time data on pollution sources from August 1 in Delhi The real time data on pollution sources will be available from August 1 in Delhi. A supersite will be established in Delhi by the end of July to identify actual sources of pollution in real time. The real time identification of pollutants will significantly help in taking controlling measures and reducing pollution. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal chaired a review meeting with teams from IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on the ambitious Real Time Source Apportionment System and Pollution Forecasting Project. During the review meeting,…
Camps for Divyangjan to be set up in all districts The Kejriwal government is setting up camps for Divyangjan in all the districts. Today, the Department of Social Welfare of the Delhi Government organised a disability camp at the Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital. Social Welfare Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam graced the occasion with his presence as the Chief Guest of the event. The Disability Camp included generating awareness and assured registration of the following – UDID, Disability Pension Scheme provided by District South of Department of Social Welfare, Concession of Railway Passes by Railway Department, Educational Counselling focussing on inclusive…
Hijab row: Some Jamia students take out march on campus & security stepped up Some Jamia Millia Islamia students took out a march on the campus on Thursday, according to social media posts. Following which security was stepped up at the campus. A university official said following a social media post by some students for holding protest against hijab row, security was stepped up on the campus. CAPTION: Photo outsourced from social media, CFI timeline On its social media handle, the Campus Front of India posted a few photos and video of the march inside the campus. Activists of Campus…
SDMC primary teacher Indu wins Gold Medal in 2nd National Para Shooting Championship-2022 SDMC primary teacher Indu Rana wins Gold Medal in 2nd National Para Shooting Championship-2022. SDMC school teacher Indu Rana has won Gold Medal in 2nd National Para Shooting Championship-2022. By securing Gold Medal in the championship, she has acclaimed national fame and she has become a source of inspiration for corporation employees. It is a matter of immense pride for the SDMC that Rana has achieved this success through her consistent effort and hard work, said the SDMC in a statement. It is being hoped that Rana…
2 Okhla residents go missing, family members appeal for help & 1 family announces reward for information Posters have surfaced across Okhla of two missing youths. In one poster carrying picture of the missing youth, it said: “It is informed that 25-year-old Md Seeraj, a resident of Jasola Vihar, has gone missing from his house on March 17 at 8.30 am. If you have any information regarding this youth call us on these given numbers: 9794499563, 8130603362. ” In another poster, it said: “Indrajit, 28, went missing on March 15 at 1 am. He is resident of Jasola Village. Person…
This lone divider at Kalindi Kunj road is cause of several mishaps A lone divider at Kalindi Kunj-Abul Fazal Enclave road is cause of several mishaps, according to commuters. Residents who are regular on this road said the divider is kept in such a way that at night when the area is dark chances are high that you might hit your vehicle and get harmed. Several stories are narrated by residents of how their vehicle hit the divider sans reflector on the whole stretch. After the OT posted a photo of the divider on the social media, a netizen wrote:…
Ashram underpass trial run begins The much-awaited underpass at the busy Ashram crossing in south Delhi which is used by many Okhlaiites too opened one carriageway of the facility for commuters on Tuesday. “At present, we have opened only one carriageway going towards Nizamuddin from Badarpur for vehicular movement. There was some cleaning and finishing required on the other side of the underpass (Nizamuddin to Badarpur) so we could not open it in the morning. Traffic will be allowed on this carriageway as well by the evening,” a PWD official told PTI. The vehicular movement in the underpass will not…
Three events in Jamia on Wednesday to know about On Wednesday two developments took place in Jamia Millia Islamia. The university in a statement said Professor Sameena Hasan Siddiqui of the Centre for Comparative Religions and Civilisations, was invited to conduct research and participate in the intellectual life of the University of Toronto, including attending and participating in talks and events. In another event on March 23, the university organised online lecture on “Importance of self-branding and public relations in the current scenario.” Mohd Moonis, university hockey team coach, wrote a few hours ago on his timeline: “Jamia basketball men…
Bill to merge 3 Delhi municipal corporations gets Cabinet nod A bill to merge the three municipal corporations into one in Delhi was approved by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday. Following which the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill is to be introduced in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, sources in the government said. It was on 2011, when the erstwhile Delhi Municipal Corporation was trifurcated into three municipal corporations – South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), and East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) during the Sheila Dikshit rule. The merger move has led to the postponement…
Watch: Massive traffic snarl at Kalindi Kunj-Abul Fazal Enclave road. Traffic jam at Kalindi Kunj-Abul Fazal Enclave road starting from thokar number 5, said a resident who got stuck in the traffic gridlock. He said the situation was such that even there was no space for pedestrians. In a video, which he shared with the OT from the ground zero one can see that in desperate bid to reach home some daily commuters started going wrong side leading to jam. For residents of Jamia Nagar, traffic jam has now become a daily thing and they blame it for roadside encroachment…