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Delhi’s air turns toxic, pollution level in Okhla above hazardous mark Residents in Okhla woke up to a hazy morning. And after checking news, it was known that the air quality of the national Capital crossed the “hazardous” mark on Diwali evening and the morning. The PM2.5 pollution levels shooting to 774.69 at 3am on Friday, according to TOI. The pollution levels recorded at Nehru Stadium (1103), Okhla (1100) and ITO (948), having some of the worst PM2.5 levels. The impact of the polluted air could be felt with some residents complaining about itchy throat and watery eyes. “Relief is…

Ex-Okhla MLA Asif’s health update from hospital Former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan, who was hospitalised in Holy Family Hospital a few days ago, after being down with persistent fever and body ache, is no recovering, according his aide Abdul Wahab Malik. He said Khan will be discharged from the official tomorrow as he is responding well to medication. After 7 days of fever, body ache, ex-Okhla MLA Asif hospitalised, blood test results out After being hospitalised two days ago, doctors suggested him blood tests to find out the reason behind his aliment. The results of blood tests were fine…

As prices of petrol soared, an Okhla resident shared receipt of fuel bought by his grandfather in 1977. “Today we are buying fuel for around Rs 110 a liter. I found this receipt from my grandfather’s stuff: Rs 3.39 a liter in 1977 in Delhi,” wrote Riyazul Islam Hamza a few days ago. CAPTION: Photo by Riyazul Islam Hamza It was way cheaper then, he wrote. “Yesterday, I went to the petrol pump in Delhi and in Rs 500 I couldn’t even buy even 5 liters whereas in 1977 my grandfather use to get the same amount for Rs 17,”…

Are you aware of this rare of the rarest achievements of these 16 Jamia Professors? The Stanford University, USA, has included 16 researchers from Jamia Millia Islamia to its list of top 2 per cent scientists in the world. The list, released by the world-renowned university a few days back was prepared by a team of experts led by Prof. John Ioannidis, the eminent Professor at Stanford University and published by Elsevier BV. Jamia Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar said: “It is an acknowledgement of the high standard of research being undertaken at JMI. This recognition places the university in…

Let’s support Meeraj who walks whole day to deliver tea at your doorstep after losing work in lockdown To earn livelihood there are some who look for short cut: begging. But there are many, like Meeraj Md, who work their ass off to earn a pittance. The story of 47-year-old Meeraj, who lost his job during first lockdown due to Covid break, is inspirational one. CAPTION: Meeraj selling tea. The OT photo. After losing his job as embroidery worker in Okhla, Meeraj, who is originally from Rampur in UP, but residing in the locality for the last 35 years, didn’t…

Former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan was hospitalised on Wednesday as he was unwell, said Abdul Wahab Mallik, a close associate of Khan. For the last seven days, Khan was suffering from persistent low-grade fever, body ache and running nose, said Mallik. Reports about his blood tests are out and they are fine, said Mallik from the hospital, adding that we are waiting for the doctors to diagnose his ailment properly. However, another associate of Khan said some results are awaited and we are praying for everything to be fine. The report results are good and we are happy as…

Asian Literary Society organized its 4th Asian Literary Confluence with great fanfare on 30th October 2021. Manoj Krishnan (Author and Founder, Asian Literary Society) delivered the Keynote Address touching upon the new initiatives and innovative programs conducted by ALS during the year. He officially declared the results of ALS’ annual 2021 Wordsmith Awards, Sagar Memorial Award, Gitesh Biva Memorial Award, and Photography Contest, and announced the names of all the winners. A series of interesting and interactive ‘live’ sessions covering varied aspects of literature, photography, and ALS’ social initiatives were organized during the day as a part of the 4th…

Setting an example of communal amity in Okhla, Johri Farm-based Muslim activist pooled money to help impoverished Hindus in his neighbourhood to light up their homes this Diwali. CAPTION: Activist Aseem Asha It was on October 27, when Aseem Asha appealed for help so that he could bring smile on the face of his Hindu neigbours of Noor Nagar slum, he said. CAPTION: Gift items provided by Aseem Asha Foundation “We were able to collect a modest amount from local Muslim shopkeepers and students to make sure that our impoverished Hindu brothers and sisters also celebrate Diwali this year with…

The death of Okhla-based leading legal eagle AU Khan was mourned by lawyers, writes Advocate Kamran Malik. It was on Monday when report about Advocate Khan’s death due to cardiac arrest in Holy Family Hospital spread like wild fire on the social media with the legal fraternity left shell shocked. CAPTION: File photo of AU Khan by Kamran Malik. Sixty-four-year-old Khan, a resident of Ghaffar Manzil, was admitted in the hospital three days ago after complaining of back pain and on Monday he suffered heart attack and died, said Abdul Wahab Mallick. Khan was a known face among the legal…

Dr Ufana Riaz, Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, has been awarded “Outstanding Performance Award” at the 10th International Research and Academic Excellence Awards 2021 (10th IRAEA-2021) in recognition of her exceptional caliber, academic excellence and outstanding performance in the field of Materials Chemistry. The award ceremony was organised by the Foundation of Innovative Research in association with Novel Research Foundation (NRF) and was held online on 31st October 2021 in Maldives as part of 10th International Online Conference on Innovative and Advanced Multidisciplinary Research (10th ICIAMR). The conference was organised with the objective of bringing…