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Okhla-headquartered NGO, Earth Care Mission (ECM), received an award for its longstanding social work — including cleanliness, health, and education initiatives — in Jamia Nagar area at an event held at Surya Hotel on Tuesday. Sharing the information with the OT, Engineer Syed Hashmi said ECM received the Udaan Award from RMC Aviation Academy at Surya Hotel. Thanks to Jamia Hamdard Vice Chancellor, MQH Beg, Imtiyaz Noorani: ECM chief “Heartfelt thanks to Professor Mohammad Afsar Alam, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard; MQH Beg, Chairman of Jamia Cooperative Bank; Pilot Anil Sharma; and Imtiyaz Noorani, Managing Director of RMC and Founder-Chairman…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are rapidly shaping the future. With major companies increasingly adopting AI technologies, the demand for related courses has significantly risen. In response to this growing interest, the Department of Computer Engineering at Jamia Millia Islamia has announced a three-week Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to be conducted in hybrid mode. ALSO READ Contribution of women in Urdu, Hindi literature discussed If you’re interested, this is a great opportunity to gain lifelong skills that can enhance your career and improve your job prospects. Before diving into the details…

Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Millia hold Tiranga March in support of Op Sindoor A Tiranga March was taken out in Okhla today. If some Shaheen Bagh residents took out a Tiranga March under the leadership of Shehzad Ali in Shaheen Bagh on Monday, Central University Jamia Millia Islamia, located in Okhla, took out a Tiranga March today. Calling on the youth to dedicate themselves to the nation with commitment and unwavering patriotism, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Professor Mazhar Asif, and Registrar Jamia, Professor Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, today flagged off a grand Tiranga March in the university to mark ‘राष्ट्र प्रथम…

Contribution of women in Urdu-Hindi literature discussed The Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women’s Studies (SNCWS), Jamia Millia Islamia, in collaboration with the Delhi Urdu Academy, organised a two-day National Symposium on “Urdu-Hindi Adab Main Khawateen ki Hissedari ” (The Contribution of Women in Urdu and Hindi Literature) last week. The symposium opened on May 5 with inaugural session. Dr. Firdaus Azmat Siddiqui, the Convener of the symposium, delivered the welcome address emphasising the critical need to recognise women’s contributions to Urdu and Hindi literary traditions. ALSO READ https://www.theokhlatimes.com/manuu-teacher-training/ Prof. Nishat Zaidi, Honorary Director of SNCWS, welcomed attendees and lucidly explained…

In a significant achievement for Telangana’s higher education landscape, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) has demonstrated exceptional performance in teacher training programs, establishing itself as the state’s leading institution while securing impressive national rankings. The data, released by the University Grants Commission (UGC), showcases MANUU’s remarkable success across multiple training initiatives under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTC) programme. ALSO READ https://www.theokhlatimes.com/illegal-structures/ Within Telangana, MANUU has emerged as the frontrunner, leading in three out of four major training categories. The university topped the state charts in NEP Orientation, Faculty Induction Program (292 beneficiaries), and Short-Term Program (283 beneficiaries).…

J&K students will be given a separate opportunity to appear for Jamia Millia Islamia’s admission tests, as the university has rescheduled the exams originally to be held on May 10–11, 2025. This decision comes in light of the current situation, which is impacting the ability of many students from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to travel and appear for the exams as originally scheduled. ALSO READ Jamia reopens online admission forms for 24 programmes: All you need to know “Considering the ongoing situation and factoring in the well-being of students, Jamia has decided to conduct the admission tests for the J&K…

Jamia Millia Islamia reopens online admission forms for 24 of its programmes. These courses are being offered during the academic year 2025-26. “The decision was made to provide aspiring candidates, especially from rural areas and far-flung regions of the country, who missed the initial deadline, another opportunity to apply for these courses. The online admission form will be reopened from May 10, 2025 to June 10, 2025,” said Professor Saima Saeed, Chief Public Relations Officer, Jamia on Thursday. ALSO READ Jamia appoints new Chief Proctor: Who is he? Jamia reopens online admission: These are courses The admission notice issued today…

No respite for illegal constructions and encroachments in Okhla Village. This after the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to take action against illegal structures spread over more than 4 bighas of public land in Khasra No. 279 in Okhla Village. A local leader said the area is in Batla House and it is a setback for residents. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan asked the authority to file a compliance affidavit within three months. “We direct DDA to take action of demolition in accordance with law in respect of the unauthorised…

A new Chief Proctor has been appointed by Jamia Millia Islamia. In an official notice, the university said: “The Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, in terms of provision of University Ordinance, is pleased to appoint Professor Mohammad Asad Malik, Faculty of Law, JMI, as Chief Proctor, JMI, in addition to his own duties in the Faculty with immediate effect till further orders.” ALSO READ Insightful lecture on women in Islam at Jamia “The Vice Chancellor extends gratitude to Professor Naved Jamal for dedication and contribution to his duties as Chief Proctor, JMI, during his tenure,” reads the official notice. With…

Black Kites saved from storm’s wrath in Delhi. As the storm struck Delhi a few days ago, it wasn’t only the residents who felt the heat — the winged inhabitants, including Black Kites, also bore the brunt. Several cases of nests being collapsed and grounded fledglings, to drenched adults unable to take flight, and birds trapped in fallen branches, were reported from across the national Capital. ALSO READ Humanity is not dead yet, and this incident in Okhla proves it Amid the chaos, residents became silent heroes, sparking a city-wide effort to save the stricken birds. Co-founder and Secretary, Wildlife…