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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…
Schools in Delhi to remain closed in new academic session till further orders due to Covid surge With Covid-19 cases increasing in second wave, the Delhi government on Thursday announced that students should not be called to schools physically in new academic session till further orders. “It is clarified that students of any class should not be called physically in school for the academic session 2021-22 till further orders. However, teaching learning activities may be commenced from 1t April 2021 for the students through digital modes for the new academic session,” the Directorate of Education said in an official order.…
Watch: Major fire tragedy averted at AFE Many residents in Abul Fazal Enclave road number 6 heaved a collective sigh of relief on Thursday as a fire that broke out at the empty ground was doused with no loss. Importantly, no one was hurt in the accident. Abdul Wahab Malick, who was available on the spot, with other residents, said he called the fire brigade which came on time and doused it. The cause of the fire couldn’t be known as the plot is empty with huge wild grass growing with building in the corner. Till the filing of the…
Congratulations pour in for Amanatullah after Okhla MLA shares daughter’s achievement, post goes viral A post by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan about his daughter’s achievement has literally gone viral on the social media. Till the filing of the report, the post by Khan has solicited more than 1.2K comments, 187 shares and 7.3K likes. Amanatullah Khan with his daughter Tahura. PC: Amanatullah Khan wrote on his timeline one hour ago that her daughter has passed VIII with flying colours. “I am proud to inform you that my daughter Tahura Khan, who studies in Class VIII in Delhi Government school at…