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Service van breakdown chokes AFE A service van broke down at 4 number in Abul Fazal Enclave at 5.30 pm today triggering more than a kilometer long traffic snarl. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1637118874595336194 A resident said after the service van breakdown, a DTC bus which was coming from AFE towards Kalindi Kunj tried to take wrong side and this led to gridlock. Following which some bikers and autos also took wrong side leading to chaos on the road for more than 20 minutes. Things were only sorted out after some residents stepped in and reprimanded bikers taking wrong side. Some residents were seen…

Mezbaan-e-Sayyah, the Tourism Youth Club of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (DTHM), Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) organised the first-ever food and tourism festival, HospiTour’23 today. The food-fest highlighted India’s rich tourism potential while also recognising the country’s distinct culinary traditions. The Fest was inaugurated by the JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar ( Padma Shri) in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Amirul Hasan Ansari, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, Head of the Department, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Associate Professor Dr. Sarah Hussain, Senior Professor Dr. Nimit Chowdhary, DTHM JMI, Officers, other staff members and students . The Vice Chancellor…

Due to weather changes, the risk of the H3N2 influenza virus has started increasing in many states of the country. Although not many cases of this virus have been reported in the government hospitals of Delhi, the Arvind Kejriwal led government is fully prepared to deal with any situation. In this regard, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj issued an advisory on Friday advising children and the elderly to take special precautions. Along with this, to prevent the spread of this seasonal influenza, strict instructions have been given to the District Surveillance Units, health facilities, and government hospitals to monitor. Addressing…

Well-known Jamia Prof’s presence at outside Jamia event triggers ruckus A well-known Professor of Jamia Millia Islamia has grabbed headlines after a seminar in which he was invited to attend was “cancelled” following members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) objected to his participation, according to media reports. The seminar was planned at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) on Wednesday. While ABVP members argued with Mehta over the invitation extended to Meenai, warning that persons with “anti-India mindset” should not be invited to the University, officials of the Communications Department of MSU said the seminar was held as…

Shoaib Danish part of 14-member panel to save 123 Waqf properties of Amanatullah-headed Delhi Waqf Board During the first co-ordination committee meeting as part of a joint campaign to save 123 Holy Waqf Properties, a 14-member committee was formed to fight the legal and political battle to save the waqf properties. BY Manzar Imam. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/INTenW19cfA The Committee, whose first meeting was convened by Anjuman-e-Haideri at Karbala, Jor Bagh in New Delhi on March 6, would be headed by Lucknow-based noted Shia ‘aalim Maulana Dr Kalbe Jawad on whose behalf the meeting was convened. Adv Mehmood Pracha was nominated…

Power Minister Atishi reviewed the Delhi government’s “Summer Action Plan” for uninterrupted power supply during the peak season on Tuesday. A high stake meeting was held with the senior officials of the Power department and 3 DISCOMs, where officials briefed the newly appointed Power Minister about their preparation for the upcoming summer season. ALSO WATCH https://youtu.be/K9b2l6yXiLw Reviewing the plan, Power Minister Atishi said: “Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal, it is the Delhi government’s priority to ensure uninterrupted 24*7 power supply during the peak summer season to the people of Delhi. The Delhi government is fully prepared…

JASA congratulates JMI VC for the election of new Chancellor Staff Associations of Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) have welcomed the decision of Jamia Court (Anjuman) to unanimously elect Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as the Chancellor of the university for the next five years. Jamia Administrative Staff Association(JASA) in its congratulatory message to JMI Vice Chancellor Prof. Najma Akhtar said that under her dynamic leadership the decision has been taken and it will help the university in many ways. “This is indeed a landmark in the history of Jamia Millia Islamia. It is really heartening to see the happiness and great satisfaction…

Tense moments at Jamia protest today close to VC office as students affiliated with ABVP protested outside Jamia Millia Islamia, demanding CUET for admission. A video which surfaced showed tense moments between students and university Bull. Security was also stepped up outside the campus. https://youtu.be/K9b2l6yXiLw The students demanded admission in all courses through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The CUET was introduced last year for admission to graduate and postgraduate courses by the University Grants Commission (UGC). However, earlier this month, the JMI announced that it will stick to its own admission process. “We are gathered here to protest…

Power subsidy will not be curtailed, will continue irrespective of sanctioned load: Atishi Clearing the controversies & confusion caused by Delhi LG surrounding the power subsidy, the Delhi Government has unequivocally stated that the subsidy will not be curtailed and will continue as it is for all the people of Delhi. The clarification from the government came after the LG Office circulated a note illegally recommending changes in the power subsidy policy. Under pressure from the PMO to stop the power subsidy in Delhi, the LG had instructed the Power Department to withdraw Delhi Government’s power subsidy based on flawed…

Dr QH Khan four-hour batch has begun after two years hiatus. Following Covid surge, the education industry, which was crippled due to Covid-induced lockdown and restrictions, is now trying to revive itself. In Okhla too several coaching institutes known for guiding aspirants in the right direction suffered a blow. https://youtu.be/d-r4bYbp-yE Throwing light on Dr QH Khan four-hour batch, Okhla Head-headquartered Plasma Coaching director Rizwan Khan said we are happy to announce the starting of the batch with aim to guide aspirants crack competitive exams at Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University and other universities. https://fb.watch/jfVrWKPQOz/?mibextid=6aamW6