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Prof Khalid’s rare feat will warm your heart The English translation of the novel Namat Khana by the prominent contemporary fiction writer Prof Khalid Javed from the Department of Urdu, Jamia Millia Islamia has been included in the list of ten novels selected from all the Indian languages for the prestigious literary award JCB Award for Literature 2022. The novel has been translated into English as The Paradise of Food by Prof Bara Farooqui. The value of the award is 25 lakh rupees and the translator also gets award money of 10 lakh rupees separately. All the 10 authors whose…

Defying university’s order, Jamia students again express solidarity with Safoora Zargar over admission cancellation Defying university order not to assemble on university campus without taking permission from the authorities, some Jamia Millia Islamia students on Tuesday took out a peaceful march in solidarity with Safoora Zargar at 3: 30 pm from Central Canteen to Sociology Department. https://youtu.be/R1e1BKBQ1Zs The march on Tuesday has been organised only a few days after some students had protested in solidarity with Safoora over the cancellation of the activist’s admission. Safoora’s admission was cancelled by the Department of Sociology in the university, citing “unsatisfactory” progress in…

Fund crisis in Jamia, opening of hostels, CUET and other issues raised by JTA In the inaugural address of Teachers’ Day celebrated with joy in a houseful gathering of hundreds of teachers including retired ones at Jamia Millia Islamia, JTA president Prof Majid Jamil mentioned the fund crisis in the university and thanked the Government for releasing a major chunk of pending funds. He was hopeful of release of the rest of pending funds soon. Prof Majid said the administration should focus on improvement of university infrastructure and its maintenance, timely release of Academic Calendar, declaration of results on time.…

Win for residents as proposal to expand Okhla WTE rejected The proposal seeking environmental clearance for the expansion of the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Okhla has been declined, according to media reports. An expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the Union Environment Ministry has said the proposal is premature and lacks proper details. Following the development, residents, who had earlier opposed the move, have welcomed the move. Since the setting up of the Timarpur-Okhla Waste Management Company, a private company owned by Jindal Group, residents of Sukhdev Vihar and others have been against the proposal for the expansion of the plant…

118 Delhi teachers bag ‘State Teachers Award’ for their contribution in field of education On the occasion of “Teachers Day 2022”, the Delhi Government held a grand event to felicitate teachers of Delhi at Thyagraj Stadium on Monday. 118 teachers were felicitated with the State Teachers Award 2022 at the event by Deputy Chief Minister Dy CM Manish Sisodia, for their exemplary contribution in the field of education. Appreciating the efforts of teachers, Sisodia said: “Teachers play an important role in nation building. They influence thousands of lives with their work and are considered as role models by their students.…

Retired Jamia teachers felicitated At Jamia Millia Islamia, Teachers’ Day was celebrated with joy in a houseful gathering of hundreds of teachers including the retired ones. Vyas Award winner Professor Asghar Wajahat was the Chief Guest and Professor A.S. Kohli presided over the function. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1567052723274784768 This is notable that Jamia Teachers’ Association (JTA) annually celebrates the Teachers’ Day by felicitating teachers who superannuate in a cycle of one year. The programme began with the address of JTA Secretary Dr. M. Irfan Qureshi who gave a glimpse of the history of Jamia citing the role of founders and Gandhi in a…

Okhla-headquartered Muslim body seeks President’s intervention in Bilkis Bano case Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) expresses dismay at the release of those convicted in the Bilkis Bano rape case. She was a victim of the 2002 Gujarat carnage, it said. It has requested the President of India to intervene in the matter and give direction to the Guajrat Government through the PM and the Home Minister to reverse the decision of releasing those convicts so that the system of justice and governance can be saved from becoming paralysed and ineffective. JIH condemns the role of the Gujarat government in ensuring the release…

Project worth Rs 4.8 cr OK’d for cleaning of main sewer line from Kilokari SPS to Okhla STP to end sewage overflow The Delhi Government is working on the war footing to strengthen sewerage network in the capital, according to a statement issued by the government. In view of the same, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed Delhi Jal Board officials to ensure cleaning of gravity duct no. 1 (main sewer line) between Kilokari SPS and Okhla STP. The Kejriwal government has made a plan to clean the main sewer line on priority after brainstorming with the officials of…

Watch: After years of wait, Batla House to get Pink toilet soon, work near completion Batla House residents’ demand for a Pink toilet in the market area has been fulfilled as the locality is all set to get its first toilet which can be used by shopkeepers and shoppers visiting Zakir Nagar and Batla House. https://youtu.be/UiEoI58pd6g Releasing a video message, former Congress Councillor Shoaib Danish said the long demand of a Pink toilet is going to be turned into a reality soon as the work is near completion. A few months ago, Batla House Market Association and other residents had…

7 Delhi roads to be beautified with Rs 14.12 cr, know about them The Delhi Government is to develop commuter-friendly roads across the capital and provide a safe travel experience to everyone, said the government in a statement. Continuing to work with the same motive, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who holds the PWD portfolio, approved the project worth Rs 14.12 crores for the strengthening and beautification of seven major roads in Wazirpur Constituency, Moti Nagar Constituency & Shalimar Bagh Constituency. These roads are Muni Maya Ram Marg, Bharat Nagar Road, PDM Marg, KC Goyal Marg, Gulab Singh Marg, Central…