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Kejriwal salutes corona warriors, sanitation workers, soldiers, farmers on R-Day Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal marked the occasion of the nation’s 72nd Republic Day today by unfurling the National Flag at his residence today. Addressing the people on Republic Day, Kejriwal saluted the contributions of the medical fraternity, soldiers, farmers, sanitation workers, etc. He said that despite such difficult circumstances, the entire nation has witnessed glimpses of bravery of such warriors, and nations’ strong unity on different occasions. The Chief Minister’s Office tweeted: “CM @ArvindKejriwal hoisting the National Flag at his residence, as India gears up to celebrate its 72nd Republic…

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Fortis Escorts chairman Dr Ashok to be Chief Guest at Jamia’s R-Day celebrations On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) will be organizing a Republic Day function on January 26 at 09.30 am at the forecourt of Dr MA Ansari Auditorium of the university. Prof (Dr) Ashok Seth (Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri), Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Governance Board shall be the Chief Guest of the function and will receive a Guard of Honour from NCC Cadets. Prof Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, shall hoist the national flag which will be followed by singing of the…

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Help Okhla man find his missing son Bilal Since January 21, Abul Fazal Enclave resident Tufail Ahmed and his family has not slept well as they are trying hard to find their missing son Bilal, 21. “It was on January 21 he went missing. And since then the family is looking for him. We are worried about his well-being. Some of my friends and neighbours are also helping to find Bilal. On that night when he went missing my son had gone to pick up payment and did not return to home,” said Ahmed, who runs his shop in Okhla,…

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Hindi monthly, weekly Kanti launched in new format The Hindi monthly and the weekly Kanti in a new format was launched at a ceremony held at Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) headquarters today. Speaking at the launching programme, JIH president Syed Sadatullah Husaini praised the Kanti’s new look and the latest content. He said: “Its main purpose is to convey the thoughts and message of Islam among the people of the country. If articles and contents will be of standard, then it will become more popular. Therefore, special attention needs to be paid on contents. Ample opportunities should be given to new…

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SDMC opens garbage café to get rid of plastic waste The SDMC opens “Garbage Café” to dispose off plastic waste in Najafgarh Zone. Under this innovative concept in exchange of plastic waste, free meals will be provided to the citizens by  Diamond Sweets restaurant in Vardhman Mall, Dwarka. “The restaurant will offer free breakfast lunch/dinner for bringing 1 kg of plastic waste. The plastic waste includes empty water bottles, cold drink bottles, plastic canes and other plastic items,” it said. Deputy Commissioner Najafagarh Zone Radha Krishan said in bid to keep the city plastic free, the SDMC started this initiative…

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Watch: After grave costs stump bereaved, MLA Amanat says don’t pay more than Rs 3,000 for burial at Batla House graveyard When people die the last thing that their loved ones want is to face hassle for burying the body and ending up to pay huge amount for the final resting place. In Batla House complaints have been received that the graveyard charges Rs 6,000 and more for the final resting place, according to a video uploaded by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan on his timeline a few hours ago soliciting several comments. To address the issue Amanatullah reached the Batla…

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Sisodia distributes Rs 7.48 cr as financial assistance to 307 sportspersons Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia urged the sportspersons from Delhi to achieve big and make Delhi and the entire nation proud. In a function organized at Chhatrasal Stadium, he distributed cheques worth INR 7.48 crore as financial assistance to 307 sportspersons. Deputy CM Sisodia said the Delhi government is ensuring world-class training as well as nutritional requirements of the young sportspersons. He said: “Sports play a crucial role in education. On one hand, Delhi has been at the top position in School Games for last three years. On the…

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Watch: OT long time reader, well wisher contributes Rs 5,000 towards saving the Okhla Times After reading our crowdfunding appeal, the OT’s long-time reader and the Hind Guru Academy chairman Noor Nawaz Khan contributed Rs 5,000 to sustain the community portal the OT. We request our readers to make financial contribution towards saving OT from closure. Please click on the link: https://www.instamojo.com/@theokhlatimes  https://youtu.be/4bkM0tCejpk

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Watch: Open air terrace cafe in Okhla to meet, work, munch and chill An open air terrace cafe was opened in Jamia Nagar today. “We will be opening up our new space, Cafe Karvaan in Jamia Nagar today for people to come and sit together, organise meetings, host events and more so be part of the very interesting events that we host fortnightly. This is also a sort of its place in Jamia Nagar for chai lovers. You all are invited to join us today,” wrote journalist turned entrepreneur Asad Ashraf on his timeline. Address: 8, B/1, Fourth Floor, Khasra…

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