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In order to increase enthusiasm among people for Swachh Survekshan-2021, the SDMC organised a mega awareness programme at Pacific Mall in West Zone’s Subhash Nagar, it said. Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar and singer Jasbir Jassi were the Chief Guest of the programme where people in mass took ‘Swachhta Pledge’, it said. Wrestler Sushil gave a message of Swacchhta and said participation of each and every people is necessary to ensure success of Swachhta Abhiyan. Singer Jasbir made people aware about Swachh Survekshan and his mesmerizing musical performance grabbed the attention of the audience. Students of SDMC’s Raghubir Nagar School…

Shop gutted in AFE fire, more details awaited. Fire broke out in Abul Fazal today in the morning at about 3 am, said a netizen, adding that all people in the  neighborhood were sleeping and they suddenly felt  smoke coming to their houses and it became difficult to breath, however, we were lucky that the fire was distinguished and nobody was hurt. JOURNALISM CONSUMES MONEY, TIME. SUPPORT US: JUST CLICK TO PAY Early morning many residents were seen outside the shop at pilli pullia talking about the incident. People were heard talking that how fire brigades came and doused the fire.…

Watch: Many turn up to clean AFE garbage ‘mountain’, say cleanliness half of faith Okhla-headquartered Society for Bright Future started Har Qadam Sawachhta ki Or from Abul Fazal Enclave with several local NGOs. The “cleanliness movement” started at 10:30 am on Saturday at a garbage dump area in front of a school and a hospital. https://youtu.be/x8xMqQkcdXQ Several of workers and NGOs’ representatives, including women and girls, turned up at the spot. “The reason of this cleanliness movement was to keep neighborhood clean. Through this initiative SBF discovered that there is an urgent need to make a proper area for garbage…

Delhi Budget 2021 special and unique for women Delhi Government’s 2021 budget has put a heavy focus on empowering women by taking various special measures, said the government. The role of women is key for the progress of Delhi and hence, providing accessible healthcare, education and social provisions is a priority, it said. The Delhi Budget 2021, much like the previous budgets, has put a special emphasis on empowering the women and the Deputy Chief Minister has brought several unique schemes for the same. It is because of such initiatives and schemes Aam Aadmi Party has such a large share…

Delhi Govt to kick start 75 weeks of celebrations marking 75th year anniversary of India’s Independence on March 12 The Delhi government will kick start the year-long activities to celebrate the 75 years of Independence on March 12 at Central Park, Connaught Place. On the occasion, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the people and motivated them to create an India as the number one nation in the world. The Delhiites are invited to be part of this celebration. However, the entry to the event will be limited to maintain COVID norms and guidelines. Kejriwal said: “Heartiest congratulations to all on…

LS passes bill to regularise unauthorised colonies For residents of unauthorised colonies this news is for you. Reports have surfaced that the Lok Sabha has passed a legislation to regularise illegal colonies in Delhi. The passed bill aims to give legal framework for granting ownership rights to residents of unauthorised colonies in Delhi, including some area of Okhla. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to regularise unauthorised colonies, was passed in Parliament. “Every chief minister has contributed to making Delhi what it is today. We decided to go ahead on this when…

Kejriwal announces free visit for elderly to Ram temple once completed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday addressed the Delhi Assembly, where he said the Delhi government has been implementing Ram Rajya for the past 6 years in Delhi, inspired by the principles of Ram Rajya. He said the Delhi government has created 10 principles inspired by the principles of Ram Rajya, including food, electricity, water, education, health, employment, houses, women, and the elderly. Kejriwal said: “Society should respect its senior citizens. Hence, the government adopted various measures in this light, the most important one being- provision for ‘Teerth Yartra’.…

Piped water supply in all unauthorised colonies in 2 years save 113 colonies Many who have been waiting for piped water supply in Okhla here is an important regarding the most burning subject as Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia ensured residents of unauthorized colonies that pied water supply will be implemented in the next two years. The government has set aside Rs 3,274 crore for the schemes and projects of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for the financial year 2021-22. There are 1,799 unauthorised colonies in Delhi and of these 1,622 now come under DJB’s piped water supply network, Sisodia…

Jamia V-C Akhtar congratulates three top Jamia employees for bringing laurels to varsity Three Top Jamia Employees Conferred the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Excellence Award of Education. Dr. Nazim Husain Al-Jafri, Registrar and Controller of Examination, Prof. Tokeer Ahmad, Professor at Department of Chemistry and Dr. M. Irfan Qureshi, Associate Professor at Department of Biotechnology and the Secretary of Jamia Teacher’s Association, Jamia Millia Islamia have been the recipient for the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Excellence Award of Education for the year 2020. The said awards are highly reputed and conferred by the Shikshak Kalyan Foundation annually. Prof. Anil D.…

IMPAR discusses empowering women by leadership training on International Women’s day in AFE IMPAR celebrated International Women’s day at D-247 Abul Fazal Enclave, Jamia Nagar on Monday. Sumaira Khan, Prof. Kiran Walia, Sheeba Aslam Fehmi, Naghma Abbasi and Naz Asghar were among the guests. It was a programme about empowering women by leadership training and awareness, said IMPAR. “The guest speakers talked about various issues, challenges and achievements of women of different spheres. Sheeba Aslam Fehmi the famous media personality and social activist talked about the need of social empowerment of women as a society we still need to do…