Author: theokhlatimes
Late night video appeal was made by Mahmood Ahmed for blood donation to save dengue patient undergoing treatment at Holy Family Hospital. In the video Mahmood said the patient’s platelet count is 10,000 and she immediately needs blood. Her name is Pinki and she requires O negative blood, he said, adding that she is hospitalised in Holy family hospital and blood donors can contact this number 9953590559. Delhi has seen surge in dengue cases with many Okhla residents getting infected.
Matchbox price to increase after 14 years The price of matchbox which is a household thing in the country is set to double from December 1 from Re 1 to Rs 2, according to media reports. The revision is taking place after 14 years due to increase in the cost of raw materials, said reports. Representatives of five major matchbox industry bodies met at Sivakasi and decided to increase the MRP of a matchbox, TOI reported. In 2007 the price was revised from 50 paise to Re 1. Secretary of the National Small Matchbox Manufacturers’ Association VS Sethurathinam told TOI…
Delhi very close to winning battle against dengue: Kejriwal Delhi is now “close to winning the battle” against the vector-borne disease, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday amid rise in cases of dengue. Okhla too reported several dengue cases with one person succumbing to the infection in Sarita Vihar, according to media reports. “Delhi is now very close to winning the battle against dengue. Like previous weeks, this Sunday too at 10 am, let us all spend 10 minutes, inspecting our homes and surrounding areas, for any sign of stagnant water. If you do find such water, drain…
Watch: Zakir Nagar residents forced to live in hellish condition, complaints, video reports fall on deaf ears Residents of this lane in Zakir Nagar said they are forced to live in hellish condition due to their street getting flooded with sewer water for the last six months. Worse, they said their several complaints to authorities and representatives have failed to convince them to clear the mess as they are busy in blame game. Moreover, video reports by the OT also have failed to yield positive results till now. https://youtu.be/Ho3NTVifFRI How pathetic is the situation in can only be understood by…
Watch: Residents upset with slow work of roads dug up for laying sewer pipes For the last few weeks, residents of F block Abul Fazal Enclave are a worried lot after their main road dug up for laying sewer pipes has turned unmotorable. A resident even said he has seen women and children falling due to dup road and with mud and bricks all over. “We were happy when we were told about laying of sewer line and had expected it to be over in a few days. But the slow work in fixing the sewer has left residents deeply…
SDMC holds events to mark 100 crore jab milestone To mark success of 100 crore vaccination in the country, South Delhi Municipal Corporation today organised mega events in all four zones. Mayor Mukesh Suryan and Standing Committee Chairman Col B K Oberoi celebrated the occasion of successful completion of 100 crore vaccination by awarding Health Care Staff at a Covid Vaccination Centre in Tilak Nagar Colony Hospital. They also cut the cake to celebrate the occasion. On the occasion, Suryan said under the effective leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has created history in world’s largest vaccination drive…
Asaduddin Owaisi criticises Kejriwal over no Govt hospital in Okhla All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Musilimeen (AIMIM) party supremo Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government for lack of any Government hospital in the Okhla. Reacting over a report, he tweeted: “AAP’s deshbhakti syllabus: no hospital for Okhla, but weekly Sundar Kand. When Kejriwal’s minions say that they’ve made schools & hospitals ‘regardless of religion’, show them this non-existent hospital in Okhla.” A few months ago, Delhi Health Minister posted a video on Twitter and Facebook about eight new hospitals in Delhi, including one in Sarita Vihar. Asaduddin Owaisi’s…
Shaheen Bagh dadi: 94-year-old ailing Asma’s grandson talks about her health Asma Khatoon, 94, who was the face of Shaheen Bagh’s sit-in against CAA and NRC months ago, has been discharged from a Delhi-based hospital where she was undergoing treatment after contracting dengue, according to her grandson Anisur Rahman. She is now in her house in Okhla and her condition has improved a lot with her platelet count bouncing back to normal, said Rahman, adding that she was getting treatment at AIIMs and family members were deeply worried after her platelet rate has gone down to 20 thousands. http://www.theokhlatimes.com/asma-khatoon/ “She…
Rainbow spotted in Batla House after rain brings respite from heat Okhla residents woke up to a cold day as rain brought the much needed respite from the scorching heat bringing down the temperature on Monday. Several parts of Delhi and its nearby areas saw rainfall. Following rain in the national capital last night, several parts in and around Delhi, including Okhla, saw water-logging in many places. However, looking at the sky was a delight as many residents even grabbed photo of the rainbow. A Batla House resident, who take a photo and shared it with the OT, said he…
Remembering Sir Syed, the great educationist by Hind Guru Academy, others in Okhla Born on October 17th, 1817 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, founder of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), was remembered across the world for his contribution to uplift the community. In Okhla several organisations, including The Hind Guru Academy, organised an event on this occasion. “Remembering the dream of Sir Syed. Tariq Anwar was the Chief Guest at the event,” wrote Noor Nawaz Khan on his timeline.