Author: theokhlatimes

Work to install massive Tiranga at height of 115 feet begins at Okhla Head, 2 more places identified In the first phase of the Delhi government’s National Flag Project, at a cost of Rs 104 crore, a total of 500 flags will be installed in each district of Delhi. In Okhla too work has begun for the installation of massive Tirangas at a height of 115 feet. Currently, work has begun at Okhla Head, said Abul Fazal Enclave ward Councillor Abdul Wajid Khan. He told the OT over phone that two more places have been identified in Okhla for the massive Tirangas, one at Kalindi Kunj and…

Row over Gafoor Nagar road A few minutes ago I got a call from Gafoor Nagar RWA that a gate is being put to block entry from Jamia Millia Islamia, said Councillor Shoaib Danish on Friday. He said following the call he rushed to the spot and stopped the gate from being erected at the entrance as it would block entry to Gafoor Nagar from Jamia. Also, Danish shared a few photos on his timeline and wrote: “I won’t let it happen.” There is a road which leads to Gafoor Nagar from Jamia and the university has been planning to…

Poster of missing man put on Shaheen Bagh mosque, family offers reward A poster has surfaced across Jamia Nagar in which a family is seeking information on a missing person. Carrying a photo of the missing man, it is written on the poster: “Lost. If found, good reward.” No other detail of the person is provided. Two numbers are given on the poster: “7042059937 and 8588981889.” The poster was found at the gate of Shaheen Bagh main mosque. When called on the number, a person picked up the phone and said the 24-year-old man had come for treatment from Saudi…

Illegal parking of vehicles on roads, mushrooming workshops a growing concern for Okhla residents Illegal parking of vehicles on roads in Jamia Nagar and mushrooming workshops in Abul Fazal Enclave are a growing concern for Okhla residents who want the menace to be nipped in the bud. Many residents lamented that due to illegal parking and mushrooming workshops they face hardship and are compelled to spend hours in traffic jam daily. A netizen wrote: “Could the OT take initiative to end roadside illegal parking.” Another resident said with population increase and no parking facilities in expensive flats many vehicle users…

After 2 years, Holi makes colourful comeback In post-pandemic time Holi for the first time in two years is being celebrated without any restriction. Residents in Okhla after the overnight Holika Dahan, celebrated the festival of colour with fervour and gaiety. At Okhla Head and Nai Basti, residents were seen enjoying the festival of colour with their relatives and friends. Sweets and other delicacies were also distributed. Residents shared Holi wishes in the virtual world with friends and family members. Aseem, who runs a foundation in Okhla, said he celebrated the festival of clour with his students at his Okhla…

Kite bird injured by manja rescued after 60 minutes Kite manja is turning out to be deadly for birds. In Okhla several cases have been reported of birds getting injured after coming in touch with strings. Okhla-based bird rescuer Shiraz Hussain told the OT that how he gets calls from residents to rescue birds hurt from string. Watch video of Shiraz rescuing eagle in Abul Fazal Enclave Across India there have been cases of birds getting hurt from manja. A few days ago, a Black Kite was caught in kite manja and was found hanging from a tree. The bird…

52 coached at Jamia crack UPSC Civil Services Mains, numbers of students might go up, said RCA director. He told the OT over phone that we are reaching more students to find out the exact number. Personality Tests (interviews) of shortlisted candidates will commence from April 5. The university’s residential coaching academy has been praised in the past for producing maximum civil servants amongst all the public coaching centres run by various institutions. Since, 2010-11 till 2019 the RCA produced 230 Civil Servants, including many in IAS, IFS and IPS. Besides, more than 285 aspirants coached by RCA have also…

Traffic update: Why you should avoid Okhla Head. There is a traffic jam after a DTC bus breakdown, said residents. An erickshaw driver coming from Nai Basti side towards Kalindi Kunj said there is a traffic jam and some desperate people are driving wrong side choking the area. A resident, who was stuck in the jam in the afternoon, informed the OT over phone that at Okhla Head due to a breakdown of a bus there huge rush. Traffic jam in Okhla has become a perennial issue with residents spending long hours in the jam with some blaming illegally parked…

Waste to Wonder Park attracts Ambassadors, High Commissioners & representatives from 27 countries High commissioners, Ambassadors & representatives from 27 countries today made a visit to South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s Bharat Darshan Park. To ensure the visit of these foreign delegates, South Delhi Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with NGO International Council for World Affairs (ICWA) organised a grand event, it said. High Commissioners, Ambassadors and representatives of about 27 countries-Bangladesh, Dominican Republic, Turkey, Panama, Malaysia, Guinea, France, Myanmar, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mongolia, Czech Republic, Burundi, Mauritius, Sudan, Kenya, Columbia, Nigeria, Fiji, Vietnam, DPR Korea, Bhutan, Tuinisia, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Denmark…

CBI arrests Jamia Professor in bribery case, this is how media reported A professor in the Department of Civil Engineering of Jamia Millia Islamia was arrested by the CBI in Rs 1-lakh bribery case, reported the media. The news spread like wild fire in Okhla with many sharing it privately and talking about the incident with many reporting the arrest of Khalid Moin being arrested on Wednesday. A Google search showed the incident being reported by several media houses. India Today ran a story with this headline: CBI arrests Jamia professor, 2 others in bribery case, recovers Rs 30 lakh Quoting…