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Jamia teachers congratulate Prof Qayyum, newly appointed V-C of Cluster University of Srinagar News floated through a letter issued by the sign of Chancellor of the Cluster University of Srinagar Manoj Sinha was taken very positively with happiness in Jamia Millia Islamia over the appointment of Prof Qayyum Husain of Aligarh Muslim University as the new Vice-Chancellor of the varsity for 3 years, said Dr. Mohammad Irfan Qureshi, Secretary, Jamia Teachers Association (JTA). “Professor Qayyum has been very closely associated with Jamia as a member of various committees in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and as an expert in the…
Reason behind slow pickup of garbage from Jamia Nagar revealed by Councillor Wajid’s office; activist Aarfa disagrees, does FB live The reason behind the slow pickup of garbage from two places in Jamia Nagar: Near al Shifa Hospital and at Shaheen Bagh mosque has been revealed. After the OT ran a video of pile-up garbage at roadside this morning, Councillor Wajid Khan’s office released this statement. “वार्ड 102-S अबुल फजल एन्क्लेव के कूड़ाघर अलशिफा हॉस्पिटल के सामने व ठोकर न 8 पर कूड़ा हल्की गति से इसलिए उठा रहा है कि ओखला एक्सटेंशन तुगलकाबाद डंपिंग यार्ड में कूड़े वाली गाड़ियों…
OT Impact: Okhla-based bird rescuer Shiraz takes injured eagle to hospital A young eagle that injured its wing and front part after a fall from the sky at 10.30 am in Abul Fazal Enclave on Sunday was rescued by Okhla-based bird rescuer Shiraz Hussain at 3.05 pm from the spot after the OT informed him over phone and also posted the injured bird’s phone on its social media platforms hours ago, soliciting a few comments from local bird lovers. A resident said he found the bird in the vacant plot in AFE surrounded by some children who were watching it…
Okhla mourns death of AIMPLB gen secy Wali Rahmani; Islamic scholar diagnosed with Covid positive days ago Okhla residents mourned the death of Maulana Wali Rahmani, All India Muslim Personal Law Board General Secretary and Ameer Imarat-e-Sharia Bihar and academician and founder of Rahmani30. He was 77 years old and a well known Islamic scholar. Also, he was Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Rahmani, Munger, who had served as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Council from 1974 to 1996. His body was taken to his hometown Munger where he will be laid to rest on Sunday, reported bhaskar.com, adding that…
Mass vaccination key to defeat Covid-19 virus, says Sisodia after getting vaccine Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, along with his family, got the COVID-19 vaccine today at the Azad Medical College, Delhi. Deputy Chief Minister and his family received a dose of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin. Thanking Corona Warriors after receiving his first shot of the vaccine, Sisodia said: “The whole nation today is thankful to our scientists and doctors, who, in these unprecedented times, emerged to find solutions to help the entire nation, and the world. It is my humble appeal to all the citizens of Delhi who are over…
Waste burning ban goes up in smoke in Okhla To make Delhi’s air clean a green body has imposed a ban on burning of waste and leaves in the open. Moreover, residents found flouting the rule are also fined by the green body. However, the law is flouted at will in Okhla where burning of waste and leaves in the open is regular things. “The ban has been imposed so as to clean the air but is sad to see many people flouting it. Residents should understand this that by doing so they are polluting the air. Moreover, there is…
Delhi witnessing fourth wave of Covid, 3,594 fresh cases, 14 deaths in 24 hours Addressing a digital press conference on the rising coronavirus cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government is not planning any lockdown in the wake of the fourth wave of corona in the national capital. Kejriwal said: “India is witnessing a rise in coronavirus cases. Delhi, too, is witnessing a surge in corona. On March 16, there were 425 Corona cases in the city. Yesterday’s report is going to be published in a while, and the report that would be published…
No lockdown plans for now, wear masks & follow Covid norms: Kejriwal Addressing a digital press conference on the rising coronavirus cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government is not planning any lockdown in the wake of the fourth wave of corona in the national capital. Delhi recorded 3,594 fresh Covid cases on Friday, the highest daily count this year, while 14 more people died due to the infection, taking the death toll to 11,050, according to the city health department. He said if needed, his government will only do it after due consultation…
Is relocation of high tension wire feasible? For years the debate has raged in Okhla over whether is it possible to relocate high tension wire? The issue mostly raises its head when some incident takes place. Fortunately, no such incident of accident has been reported till very recently. However, many residents very strongly believe that its relocation is good for the locality. Mohd Inaam one wrote: “Relocate high tension wire. If it can be done for Metro, why it cannot be done for the colony?” Years ago a high tension wire was relocated to a new place at Okhla Head.…
Watch: Who introduced Okhlaiites to shawarma? Shawarma is a popular delicacy. And a few years ago Indians living in Middle East were only aware of this meat food of the region. In Okhla, too eighteen years ago there was no eatery selling shawarma which originally was made of lamb. However, as its popularity grew, the delicacy was made of thin cuts of lamb, chicken, turkey and others. Though shawarma is one of the world’s most popular street foods, in Okhla it was introduced by MZ Beg, said food lovers. It was in 2000 when after returning from working in Saudi…