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Loss to Urdu world: Okhla’s inspirational cancer survivor, a talented poet, loses his final battle When two years ago, highly-talented budding Urdu poet was diagnosed with mouth cancer his family members and friends were devastated. They thought that the end for their beloved son and friend has come. But Syed Taifoor Ashraf was lucky as he won the first battle after operation and his life was back to normal until a year ago when he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer again, which turned out to be fatal. It was on Wednesday night that 33-year-old Taifoor lost the battle…

Two JMI faculty members receive Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award It is a matter of great pride for the Jamia Millia Islamia that Dr Abdul Naseeb Khan and Dr Khalid Javed of the university have been honoured with Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy Award (Rs one lakh and citation).   Vice Chancellor Prof Najma Akhtar extended her heartiest congratulations to both the awardees. Dr Abdul Naseeb Khan who is currently working as the Secretary to the Vice Chancellor, JMI has been given ‘Award for Translation’. He has to his credit translations of Ghalib’s Urdu poetry, Premchand’s stories, Urdu novels, critical Urdu…

Teen girl found dead with throat slit in Okhla, accused held The news of death of a 16-year-old girl in Okhla has left residents shocked. According to media reports, the girl’s body was found with her throat slit on a cot inside her house in Janta flat in Sarita Vihar. The accused was arrested after the deceased’s mother, a domestic help, alleged that her adopted son of 10 years, Shan Mohammad, was behind the killing, police said on Thursday as reported by NDTV. The police said the victim’s mother accused Shan, 32, a liquor addict and one who often used…

Proud moment for Okhla! Rizwan adds another feather to his cap. Dr Khan Mohd Rizwan, Okhla-based poet, has been honoured by Urdu Academy of Uttar Pradesh for his work on Asad Badyun, a well-known Urdu poet. Khan who is a known figure in Delhi circle for reciting Urdu poetry told the OT over phone that he is delighted to know that he has been selected for the award. This is not for the first time that Khan has won award. Dr Khan Mohd Rizwan, born in 1982, is from Jahanabad, Bihar. He did BA, MA from Aligarh Muslim University and…

NAAC मूल्यांकन में A++: जामिया प्रशासनिक कर्मचारी संघ ने कुलपति को बधाई देकर आभार व्यक्त किया जामिया मिल्लिया इस्लामिया को कुलपति प्रोफेसर नजमा अख्तर के नेतृत्व में NAAC मूल्यांकन में A++ ग्रेड मिलने पर कुलपति के सम्मान में जामिया प्रशासनिक कर्मचारी संघ ने महासचिव नसीम अहमद कि अगुवाई में आज एक कार्यक्रम का आयोजन कर कुलपति को फूलों का गुलदस्ता भेंट कर सम्मानित किया तथा समस्त कर्मचारियों की ओर से आपको बधाई देकर आभार व्यक्त किया। इस अवसर पर कुलपति ने सभी शिक्षण, गैर-शिक्षण कर्मचारियों, छात्रों, पूर्व छात्रों और हाउसकीपिंग तथा सफाई कर्मचारियों को संबोधित करते हुए कहा कि नैक…

Delhi reports 85 Covid cases in 24 hours, highest in over 4 months According to government’s health bulletin, national Capital reported 85 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday. This number is highest since July 31. The positivity rate was recorded at 0.15 per cent. About 56,027 test for Covid were conducted out of which 85 turned out to be positive, said the bulletin. Health Minister Satyendar Jain two days ago said four new Omicron cases were detected in Delhi. This takes the total number of Omicron cases to six in Delhi. Jain said: “Four new omicron cases…

SDMC starts nutrition garden in 48 schools Following the lines of Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM Poshan) Scheme, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has started nutrition garden in its 48 schools. With the motive to make school children aware about the utility and nutrition value of seasonal fruits and vegetables, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (GOI) has started the PM Poshan Scheme. SDMC Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, while describing the nutrition garden which is being developed in SDMC-run/aided schools, said the garden has been started in 48 schools while it will be started in 100 more schools by the…

It is matter of pride for Jamia Millia Islamia that Dr Meetu Gupta, Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, has been elected as a fellow of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) for her seminal contribution in elucidating cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in heavy metal detoxification, particularly Arsenic (As) stress in crop plants, rice and Indian mustard. Dr Gupta’s research has revealed the effect of interaction of arsenic with other metals having similar chemical properties and sharing the same transport system. Her research identified rice varieties that are tolerant to arsenic stress. JMI Vice Chancellor Prof.…

30 kg biryani, 25 kg ladoo feast hosted as ex-Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan returns home after bail, gets heroe’s welcome on Wednesday night, according to Congress worker Abdul Wahab Malik. Khan was arrested on November 27 for abusing SDMC workers and making them murga for removing his posters from the area. A video of the event had gone viral. The ANI reported on December 14 that the Delhi court granted bail to Khan held for assaulting MCD staff. Muzzakir Zaman Khan said many Okhla Congress workers and Khan’s fans went to jail to receive the leader. Khan got a…

Okhla bids tearful adieu to Quran hafiz who died of cardiac arrest A large number of Okhla residents turned up at the Batla House graveyard today to bid tearful adieu to Quran hafiz and Muezzin of Batla House Jama Masjid, Mumsad Ahmed, according to residents. Local leader Mahmood Ahmed said Mumshad Ahmed, 58, was fine all these days until he suffered a heart attack this morning while teaching students in Batla House Jama Masjid and passed away instantly. ALSO READ: Highly revered Muezzin dies of heart attack in Okhla while teaching students in mosque He was a popular figure in…