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It’s always a bumpy ride in Okhla Daily commuters have expressed concern over bad road in some parts of Okhla. They said after monsoon, several potholes have surfaced on busy Abul Fazal Encalve-Kalindi Kunj road. https://youtu.be/YpwT6RKPBts Those using the road daily have asked for paving of the road so that daily hardship is over. A commuter said the road for years was in bad shape however it was paved before monsoon but potholes developed after the rain as the road couldn’t stand even one monsoon. Commuters said in some temporary patch-up work has been done with potholes being covered with…
Mother carrying baby falls on dug-up road in Abul Fazal Enclave Since the road has been dug-up for sewer laying, Abul Fazal Enclave residents have been lamenting of hardship. They said travelling on the dug-up roads has become a nightmare with some residents, including women and elderly, falling and getting hurt. A resident said how a day ago she saw a woman carrying a child overstepping on a dug-up road in Abul Fazal Enclave under high tension wire. “The child and woman got hurt with people rushed for her help. It all happened so fast that the woman was unable…
Action on construction sites for pollution-related offence, 72 fined Rs 65 lakh: SDMC The Building Department of SDMC’s South Zone has launched a massive drive to control dust pollution in its area. The special drive has been aimed to curb pollution caused by Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste during the course of construction activities. The department has initiated stringent action against the offenders found to be violating the orders and guidelines issued by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in terms of environmental conditions, construction and demolition activities, it said. During the last one week, the department has fined as many…
Three of a Jamia Nagar family down with dengue Three members of a family residing in Jamia Nagar are down with dengue, according to a family relative. Anisur Rahman told the OT over phone that his 26-year-old wife is down with dengue and getting treatment in a local hospital. He said actually two other members in his family, who too were down with dengue just a few days ago, have now recovered from the disease. Rahman declined to disclose names of his family members. A day ago the media reported that dengue cases have increased in Delhi, a cause of…
AAJMI extends free Covid vaccination camp by one day AAJMI has extended free Covid vaccination camp by one day and in a message its post bearer Badar Alam said: “Due to huge demand of vaccination today on October 12, we would be organising our free Covid vaccine camp for tomorrow as well. Those who were not able to get vaccine today can come tomorrow that is on October 13. Time: 9 am to 5 pm. Venue AAJMI office gate number 18 near Jamia metro station, said AAJMI officer bearer. This is not the first time that AAJMI has organised free…
Asian Literary Society selected in 2021 Facebook Accelerator Programme Asian Literary Society has been chosen by Facebook to partner in its Community Accelerator Programme. It is among 13 selected communities from India from 13,000 applicants, said ALS representative. Asian Literary Society was started in 2017 to promote Asian art, culture, and literature all over the world. With over 16,000 members from more than 100 countries, the community has provided a vibrant platform to writers and artists to showcase their talent. The group has also organized many programs for people with special needs. The founder of the Asian Literary Society, Manoj…
Road dug up for laying sewer pipes causes hardship for residents Welcoming the sewer pipe laying in some parts of Abul Fazal Encalve, many residents and commuters are facing hardship due to the dug up road and inordinate delay in wrapping up the work. Residents lamented that several streets in AFE, including D, G and others, have been dug up for sewer laying causing hardship to residents. “We are not against the work. We know it is being done for the betterment of the people but what worries us is that the lanes are left in bad state for months.…
Aquib’s AI powered health-tech start up gets recognition Md Aquib Jawed, student of Jamia Millia Islamia, has launched a unified healthcare start-up “Healthcracy” amid the pandemic. Healthcracy is an artificial intelligence based integrated health care platform for various type of facility that is utilising blockchain technology. Aquib, a student of Post Graduate diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Thinking programme of JMI and founder of the start-up, said: “Our Vision is to Reduce time and health expenses while enhancing the feasibility of access and quality of healthcare services in the fast-paced life through cutting-edge research, healthcare innovation, and creating a…
SDMC’s new license policy for SPA, massage centres: All you need to know South Delhi Municipal Corporation has implemented a new license policy for trade of SPA & Massage Centres. The policy has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The civic agency has framed general and technical guidelines in this regard. In addition to previous conditions, new conditions have been added in which cross gender massage will not be allowed in SPA and Massage Centres. Male and female centres will be in different sections and massage centres can remain open only between 9 am and 9 pm. Police…
Brace for power cuts! Kejriwal sounds alarm over power crisis In view of the ongoing coal crisis in the country, Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain called a high-level meeting on Saturday. All the power plants that supply electricity to Delhi are supposed to keep a 30-day reserve stock but at present they have only 1 day’s stock left, he said. Delhi may face a blackout if the supplies are not resumed at the earliest, the Minister said. “Delhi could face a power crisis. I am personally keeping a close watch over the situation. We are trying our best to avoid…