Author: theokhlatimes
Okhla family announces Rs 25,000 reward for information on missing 19-year-old son Azhaan A family from Okhla has announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone who can provide information about their missing 19-year-old son, Azhaan Akhtar. According to a viral poster circulating in the locality, Azhaan has been missing since June 21. The poster details that he stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and was last seen in Abul Fazal Enclave on June 21. Following the Friday prayer, he did not return home. Azhaan’s disappearance has left the community deeply concerned. His father, a well-known figure in the area…
Shaheen Bagh Blaze: Big blow to foodie hub; fire engines struggle to reach site due to illegal parking Three popular restaurants and several flats were gutted in a blaze in Shaheen Bagh on Saturday at 5:44 pm, according to eyewitnesses. A small clip of the massive fire emanating from one building spread in the locality like wildfire. https://youtu.be/eDuiJym4EUs?feature=shared The fire was doused with no major casualties, but properties were gutted. A fire that started from a wire pole quickly spread to nearby buildings and restaurants, said a resident. Although the restaurants were fully equipped with fire extinguishers and other firefighting…
Breaking Stereotypes: Women and Driving in India In India, the notion that women are poor drivers is a stereotype that has long persisted, writes Rehana Kifayat. This age-old prejudice not only undermines women’s confidence but also perpetuates gender inequality on the roads. However, as more women like myself, a car enthusiast, take the wheel, we are slowly but surely dismantling these outdated beliefs. The Stereotype: Women Can’t Drive The stereotype that women are inherently bad drivers is deeply ingrained in many societies, including India. This baseless assumption often leads to unwarranted scrutiny and criticism of women drivers. Despite the growing…
Imam of Khalilullah mosque passes away The Imam of Khalilullah mosque has passed away. In a social media post, a resident Wajid wrote: “The Imam is no more and his namaz-e-janaza will be held in Batla House graveyard after maghrib prayer.” A popular mosque in Okhla, his death is being mourned on social media. Former Zakir Nagar Councillor Shoaib Danish told the OT that he also came to know about the death of the Imam. He passed away on Wednesday late night and was unwell for a while. It was only a few months ago when he had attended the…
Plasma director Rizwan’s mother has passed away. The mother of Rizwan Khan, who operates Plasma Coaching headquartered in Okhla Head, passed away after months of illness in a Delhi hospital on Thursday. Sharing this information with the OT, Khan said we are taking the body to our hometown Gaya for burial. Rizwan, originally from Gaya in Bihar, has been residing in Okhla for years with his family. Besides being an educational entrepreneur, Rizwan is a well-known figure in Okhla as he is also a popular YouTuber, raising local issues from time to time. Rizwan’s mother was in her 80s and…
Jamia gets new officiating Vice Chancellor There has been a major setback to officiating vice chancellor Professor Eqbal Hussain, according to reliable sources. “I am happy to inform that High Court has quashed the appointment of Professor Eqbal Hussain as an officiating VC with immediate effect. Professor Mohammad Shakeel, senior most Professor as per JMI Act will be the officiating VC with immediate effect. We are thankful to the High Court. It is the victory of Jamia Act and ordinances,” said former JTA president Professor Majid Jamil. He wrote: “Congratulations Professor Mohammad Shakeel for being appointed as the Officiating Vice…
Design degree show features innovative student projects The Department of Design and Innovation at Jamia Millia Islamia organised its annual Design Degree Show on Monday. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eqbal Hussain, along with Prof. Hina Zia, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, and Prof. Bindulika Sharma, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, among other dignitaries. https://youtu.be/IjvdjFgzlyE?feature=shared The show was a vibrant display of creative ideas and innovative designs. According to Saniuddin Khan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Design and Innovation, students have excelled in addressing real-life issues such as commutation…
19-year-old girl dies in dust storm as wall collapses in Okhla A 19-year-old girl died after a wall fell on her during a severe dust storm accompanied by high-speed winds and thundershowers that lashed Delhi on Friday night, bringing relief to Delhi residents from the blistering heat. The girl belonged to Jamia Nagar. According to the police, on Friday, they received information from Alshifa Hospital regarding a girl who had been brought dead due to the impact of a brick wall falling on her. Police staff rushed to Alshifa Hospital and collected the Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC), said the police. “The…
Opportunity to pursue career in journalism MCJ Department of MANUU is offering admissions to postgraduate courses. Subjects like print media, electronic media, public relations, digital media and video production are being taught in this professional course MA MCJ. Attractive opportunities are available in the media industry and after graduating students can get employment, said the university. According to Professor Mohammad Fariyad, Head, Department of MCJ, the department has the best all-India standard infrastructure where students are provided with practical training in subjects and skills like reporting, editing, anchoring, video filmmaking, graphics, animation. Students gain practical work experience during the course…
The All India Congress Committee Minority Department organized an online workshop titled ‘More Voting: The Lifeline of a Strong Democracy’ on the evening of May 7. Workshop coordinator Shibli Manzoor emphasised the importance of maximum public participation in safeguarding democracy, especially in the current period. He said this programme was conceived with the approval of the National Chairman of the department, Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi. “D. Naqvi, a retired judge; Prashant Tandon, a senior journalist; Amir Idrisi, chairman of AMP; and Jaigam Murtuza, a journalist and writer, were invited as speakers. They shared their experiences and provided insights into…