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Delhi reports 17,282 cases on Wednesday, 104 deaths. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said: “According to the report, India saw 1,85,000 cases, which have surpassed the last peak of 99,000. In Delhi, as well as the country, the cases are steadily increasing. The trend has not slowed down yet, as the last time, wherein the number went down with each passing day. I appeal to all, that please step out only when needed and follow all covid appropriate behaviour. Please wear a mask when stepping out.” Responding to questions surrounding the doubling rate of cases, the Minister said:…
Wear masks, maintain hygiene, social distancing: Jain Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday stated that Covid-appropriate behaviour is indispensable to our fight against Covid-19. This includes wearing masks, maintaining proper hygiene, and being socially distanced. Any complacency in this regard can prove to be detrimental. He stated that despite the steady increase in cases, the fatality rate has reduced substantially. When compared with last year in November, the fatality rate was somewhere between 2-3%, however, currently, the rate is less than 0.5%. The Kejriwal-led government is continuously increasing the designated beds, which have been increased from 6 thousand to…
Many left homeless as Noor Nagar fire guts shanties, no casualties Minutes after the Noor Nagar fire whose smoke created huge clouds over Okhla which could be even seen from Abul Fazal Enclave was doused on Wednesday, burned vehicles, trees and other items were strewn all over the area. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY “Slum fire at Noor Nagar in Jamia Nagar at 3 pm today, several fire engines rushed. Fire doused. Many slum dwellers left homeless. LPG cylinders also…
Watch: Noor Nagar fire smoke creates huge clouds over Okha Fire smoke creates huge clouds over Okhla, according to a resident who grabbed the video from his Abul Fazal Enclave. (Update at 4:27 pm: Fire doused, said residents) [Update: 7.55 pm: Over 100 shanties gutted, no casualties; local groups seen providing help to victims] BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Tanveer Chaudhary, who himself was not sure about the main spot from where the smoke was billowing a few minutes ago,…
Okhla’s popular general physician Dr Z Haque bereaved Well-known general physician of Okhla, Dr Z Haque, is bereaved as his nephew died on Tuesday night, according to the doctor’s close family relative. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY He told the OT over phone that 36-year-old Shahid Raza Akhtar, a resident of Abul Fazal Enclave, died in a road accident and his body has been taken for post-mortem. ALSO READ: Use of bereaved in headline by the OT creates huge misunderstanding…
Talbina: How to make Tibb-e-Nabawi recipe at home, explains Dr Kaleem Talbina is a traditional Arabic recipe. People in Middle East countries eat it with great passion, writes Dr. Kaleem Ahmed. Not only it is very delicious to eat, its nutritious properties are also very beneficial for the body. BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE, THIS MONTH OF CHARITY. DONATE RS 100, 500, 1K or MORE TO SUSTAIN COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Talbina is made from barley, dry fruits, milk, dates and/or honey. It is believed that eating Talbina has many benefits. Talbina is very effective in…
Get Covid jab, avail extra rebate in property tax: SDMC Standing Committee Chairman Rajdutt Gahlot today said that the civic agency has decided to allow special incentives in the form of additional rebate to the owners/taxpayers of residential properties if they get vaccinated. Property owners/taxpayers, who take Covid-19 vaccine after fulfilling the criterion, will get an additional rebate of 5 per cent in payment of property tax. An office order in this regard has been issued by the concerned department of the SDMC and all eligible persons can avail the facility. Gahlot said the entire world is reeling due to…
Jamia V-C congratulates UPPSC-PCS topper Sanchita who studief at RCA Sanchita Sharma of RCA, JMI has topped the list of successful candidates in Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)-2020 – PCS Examination. The result was declared on Monday, 12th April,2021. She has been staying in RCA Hostel for the last two years and preparing for these exams. Sanchita has also qualified for UPSC Civil Services (Interview) Examination 2020 and preparing for the same at the RCA. Other candidates selected in UPPSC -PCS Examination are Darshana Jain, Avinash Kumar, Zafar and Tanveer. These candidates would get services like SDM, DY.S.P., and…
UPPSC PCS 2020 final results: Jamia’s student tops A student of Jamia Millia Islamia has come out with flying colour in PCS-2020 whose results were announced on Monday evening, according to a media report. The HT reported that of the top 10 position holders in the PCS 2020 final results, Sanchita, a student of Jamia Millia Islamia, topped the coveted exam, while Shivakshi Dixit from Indira Nagar, Lucknow, bagged the second position. Jamia’s media cell is yet to release a statement when it does so more details about the students will be updated here.
Okhla’s family fights Covid: Journalist, his mom hospitalised; scribe’s wife recovers, 2 members on watch An Okhla based family of five is battling coronavirus with a journalist and his mother hospitalised after testing Covid positive a few days ago. The journalist’s wife, who was the first to get infected with the disease, said she has now recovered. “I was the first to get Covid. But my husband and mother-in-law are hospitalised after testing positive a few days ago,” said award winning YouTuber Rizvana. Journalist Mohammad Waqas, who works with India Today Hindi, is on oxygen, at Holy Family hospital, said…