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Veteran former Jamia magazines Editor Shahid Ali Khan, 89, is no more, writes ÀU ASIF. Shahid Ali Khan, a legendary nonagenarian former editor, Jamia Millia Islamia’s most famous book review magazine “kitab numa” and popular house hold children magazine “pyaame taaleem”, and manager, Maktaba Jamia Ltd, suffering from multiple diseases breathed his last at 5 am on April 2021 at his residence in Zaidi apartments Okhla Head. According to his youngest son Maajid Ali Khan, the end came peacefully this early morning amidst close relatives. He left behind two sons, one in the Gulf and daughter, living at Aligarh. His…

Miscreants tried to attack me with blade in Abul Fazal Enclave, friend save me: NDTV journalist Munne Bharti Okhla-based NDTV journalist and activist Munne Bharti tweeted a few hours ago about miscreants’ bid to attack him with a blade at Nai Basti in Jamia Nagar today. Replying to his post,  DCP South East Delhi tweeted: “ACP NFC has been directed to look into the matter.” “कुछ बदमाशों ने मुझपर जामियानगर के नई बस्ती (पुलिस बूथ) के पास मेरा मास्क खींच कर चेहरे पर बिलेट से हमला करने ही वाले थे की गुजर रहे @shoaibJamei  ने जान बचाई, SHO शाहीन बाग़…

Shaheen Bagh activists come forward to help Covid patients get oxygen As reports surfaced in Delhi about serious oxygen crisis in Delhi and with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urging the Center to urgently provide oxygen to Delhi with some hospitals left with just a few hours of oxygen, some Shaheen Bagh-based activists have come forward and said they will provided all help to Covid patients to get oxygen. Activist Sharib Hassan told the OT over phone that the team Sewa is at work to help and provide oxygen to the needy. He said the team will offer oxygen cylinder…

Father dies 5 days ago, now as Jamia school teacher battles for life, daughter writes moving post: ‘Pray for my dad Amanullah’s recovery who is on ventilator’ A moving post of Khansa Fahad is doing the rounds in which she has written: “Our father, Dr Amanullah Fahad, is on ventilator and he is not responding well. We are not able to communicate with you all since we are busy praying for him. We request you all to remember him in your prayers.” Dr Amanaullah teaches Islamic studies at Jamia School and for days he is in Holy Family Hospital after…

Covid-19 sees spike in tender coconut price in Okhla Since two members of his family tested positive for coronavirus, Ahmed has been visiting nearby fruit shop in Jamia Nagar to buy coconut water which he think is good for keeping the patients hydrated. He is not the only one to do so as there are many in the locality clearing coconut water off the shelves amid coronavirus concerns. Following which they said the price too has gone up from Rs 50 a few days ago to Rs 80 now. Today when I visited nearby shop to purchase coconut water the…

Due to Covid, demand for oximeters goes up in Okhla, many residents struggle to find one in Jamia Nagar As demand for oximeters goes up in Okhla, many residents said they are unable to find one in shops in Jamia Nagar. Following which many are now ordering online. He said he called up several chemist shops and they all said they have run out of oximeters. It has been noticed that since the lack of oxygen in one’s body is seen as a major symptom of Covid, people have been increasingly using the device to monitor oxygen saturation level in…

Ex-Cong MLA Asif Md Khan vows to give free oxygen cylinders to needy Okhlaiites in need of oxygen cylinder can contact me, writes former Congress MLA Asif Md Khan’s Man Friday Abdul Wahab Malik on his timeline a few minutes ago. He shared numbers of Khan and Malik for help: Khan 9811114840, Malik 9891592254. Khan told the OT over phone that he is ready to help the people of Okhla who want oxygen cylinder. “We will provide cylinder as first aid to needy patients for four or five hours. After that the patient has to manage it and we will…

Weeklong lockdown in Delhi: All you need to know Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a week-long lockdown in Delhi, starting from 10 pm tonight till next Monday (26th April) in the wake of a sharp surge in coronavirus cases in the city. He said with 25,000 cases daily, the health system of Delhi has reached its limit. It has not collapsed but is under great stress. He said if strict measures are not taken now, the health system in Delhi can collapse. He said in this period of six days of lockdown, the Delhi Government would arrange for…

Okhla wears deserted look, a few e-rickshaws ply on road A few hours before six-day lockdown is to be implemented in Delhi from 10 pm tonight, Okhla wore a deserted look with only a few e-rickshaws seen on the road. When asked, erickshaw driver said many are rushing back to their hometown. But some attributed less crowd on the road to people going for prayer after breaking their fasting. “The lockdown has started and about 50 drivers have left for their homes in other States. There are fear that it might be extended. Besides, many said that there is no…

Covid vaccination for all above 18 from May 1: Centre Govt of India announces liberalised and accelerated Phase 3 strategy of COVID-19 vaccination from May 1; everyone above the age of 18 to be eligible to get vaccine, reported the media. The Government announcement came on Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of meetings today. So far, vaccinations only allowed for frontline workers and those above 45. “Government has been working hard from over a year to ensure that maximum numbers of Indians are able to get the vaccine in the shortest possible of time,” PM Modi…