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From October 1, residents to get electricity subsidy only if opted in Delhi: Kejriwal Delhiites will continue getting free electricity but those consumers who wish to opt out from the subsidy can do so from October 1. “We get appreciation for Delhi Government’s free electricity scheme from all sections of the society. But, over the years, people have suggested that instead of providing subsidies to financially strong households, the money be used for schools & hospitals. Taking their demand into consideration, all consumers will be given a choice to opt-out from the subsidy or continue getting free electricity from October…

Media comes to Shaheen Bagh early morning on Thursday after reports surfaced in the media on Wednesday that anti-encroachment drive will take place in the locality today. TV reporters were seen standing outside closed shops and recording stories with camerapersons. Since words spread shopkeepers have removed their items from the road, said a resident. When will the anti-encroachment drive start in Shaheen Bagh is not known.

Eid festivities return after 2 years, huge crowd at Kalindi Kunj on day 2 With no curbs, Eid 2022 festivities have returned in India, including Okhla, after two years hiatus. On day 2 of the festival, a large number of people were seen lining outside Kalindi Kunj park to enjoy some quality time with family members in the open. On Eid day on May 3 the festival was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety with people visiting local mosques in the morning to offer Eid prayer. Special arrangement for women was made at Jamaat mosque in Abul Fazal Enclave.…

The Kejriwal government launched the “Free Bus Travel Pass” initiative on Wednesday as a Labor Day present to all construction employees in the national capital. The proposed programme will assist construction employees in reducing their costs associated with work-related travel within the city, it said. This is in addition to the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board’s 14 existing welfare programmes for construction workers. “Our construction workers are builders of the nation and play a crucial part in the country’s economic prosperity,” Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said while launching the scheme and handing over the passes to…

Bulldozers to run in Shaheen Bagh, Okhla soon The first phase of the demolition drive by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) began on Wednesday. The first phase of the anti-encroachment drive will cover from May 4 to 13. Encroachment from roads, illegal constructions will be demolished and letters have been written to south and south east DCPs. The demolition drive will cover several parts of South Delhi, including Shaheen Bagh, Okhla and other areas. SDMC Mayor Mukesh Suryan said during the anti-encroachment drives, the deployment of the police force is necessary for maintaining the law and order situation in…

Rain brings relief from heatwave It was a pleasant surprise for the residents of Okhla as in the evening it received showers providing much-needed relief to them with temperature going down. When they woke up the weather was clear but as the day passed clouds gathered and at 5 pm it rained. The rain brought the much talked about relief to the residents who for the last many days have been battling scorching heat. It would be interesting to see whether the weather will remain like this on Thursday. Delhi and North India had experienced the worst heatwave conditions in…

11-point guidelines for Eid-Ul-Fitr 2022 Guidelines for Eid-Ul-Fitr 2022 have been issued by a Muslim body, IMPAR, ahead of the festival to be celebrated on Tuesday. Avoid offering Namaaz on roads. By occupying public spaces we are violating passengers’ rights and causing inconvenience to others. If the number of people is large, having multiple Jamaats is a better alternative. Parking should be done in reserve areas or on the road but in a way that it does not cause any inconvenience. Masjids and Eidgah can have groups of volunteers for parking management. If the distance is short, it is preferable…

On the chand night ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, mehndi artistes in Okhla cashed in on the huge demand for their skill by charging exorbitant rates. Many girls, who visited NFC Community tonight, for getting mehndi said, as there is huge rush the artistes are demanding huge money. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1521198909821165568 Another girl, who returned from the NFC disheartened as she was asked Rs 1,600 for applying mehndi on both hands, said on the condition of anonymity that there was a mad rush and the artistes are asking a lot. In normal days the charge is Rs 300, she said. Another girl, who got…

Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 Mubarak! Namaz timings in mosques With moon not being sighted on Sunday, Eid-ul-Fitr 2022 is expected to be celebrated in India on Tuesday depending on the sighting of the moon. Preparations for the festival have begun across the country with residents in Okhla sending mubrak messages to their friends and family members in the virtual world. For the first time in two years since the pandemic broke in India, the festival will be celebrated with great fervour. Namaz will be held in Eidgah and mosques in Okhla. Here is the timing: Jama Masjid, Batla House: 7 am Masjid…

Moon not sighted today, Eid 2022 on Tuesday As moon was not sighted on Sunday, Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated in India on Tuesday after sighting of moon. https://youtu.be/_gqc3VEFOvw Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad said as moon not sighted anywhere “therefore, Monday will be the last day of Ramzan and Eid will be celebrated on Tuesday.” In Okhla too residents were sharing Markazi Chand Committee notice which also pointed out that as moon was not sighted today therefore Eid would be celebrated on May 3. Also, Edara-e-Sharia, Patna, announced that Eid would be celebrated on May 3 as…