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Watch: Jamia Millia students take out march in solidarity with Bilkis Bano Many students of Jamia Millia Islamia gathered on the university campus on Wednesday to take out a peaceful march in solidarity with Bilkis Bano. A student Wakeel part of the march said the protest was held against the State Gujarat government decision to free the 11 convicts in the Bilkis gangrape case. https://youtu.be/SJGK-J_GCLQ After marching from Central Canteen of the university, the students gathered at gate number 7 and raised slogans seeking justice for Bilkis. Some students even addressed the gathering. The event was organised by AIRSO, AISA,…

A bad day for traders in Batla House On Monday many shopkeepers in Batla House main market opened their shops in hope to attracted locals and earn money. But their hope was soon dashed as the electricity in the locality was cut for fixing a new transformer, said Laziz pizza owner, adding that it was a bad day as business suffered hugely and the whole day sale was hit hard. There was no power from 10.30 am to 8 pm on Monday in the locality as new transformer was being fixed. According to the eatery owner, as transformer was being…

Missed call or WhatsApp for power subsidy coming soon Delhiites will soon be able to give a missed call to register for Delhi Government’s power subsidy. The Delhi Government is set to issue a phone number to allow residents to opt-in for the power subsidy at ease. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who holds the power portfolio, chaired a key meeting with senior officials of the power department, DISCOMs and other concerned departments on Saturday. Giving details about the initiative, Sisodia said: “Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his government always strives to ensure that its services reach every citizen in…

Are you using pressure horns, modified silencers? Know about this new order Many Okhla residents fed up with bike owners using pressure horns and modified silencers heaved a sigh of relief after the Delhi Traffic Police announced on Saturday to start penalising vehicle owners using pressure horns and modified silencers. “Starting today, #DelhiTrafficPolice shall be penalising those who use pressure horns and modified silencers in their vehicles. #DelhiMeinShorNahi,” the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted. A fine of Rs 1,000 will be imposed on violators, said the police. Modifying silencers come under registration certificate (RC) violation. “Challans will be issued to those…

Okhla-based Martial Arts trainer Tanveer adds another feather to his cap Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus and Okhla resident Tanvirul Islam was honoured for his work in promoting martial arts in the locality and the country. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1560663118769840128 “I was given International Indo- Nepal Friendship Award 2022 for best Social Work in Sports on August 19 in an even held at the Constitution Club of India by Social Justice for International Civil Rights Council in cooperation with DESA’S Civil Society United Nations (National Anti-Crime & Human Rights Council of India,” he said.

Teen beaten to death at birthday party, arrest made When a teen left his house to attend a birthday party the family had no idea that their son would never return alive. And their fear turned out to be right when they were informed that an injured 15-year-old Faizan Ali was found near Sarita Vihar. Police took Ali to the hospital where the minor boy succumbed to his injuries, according to indiatoday.in report. It said police arrested a man for thrashing a minor boy to death with an iron rod at a birthday party in Madanpur Khadar area. Following probe…

Prof Ibraheem gets new top responsibility in Jamia Professor Ibraheem of Department of Electrical Engineer of Jamia Millia Islamia has got a new assignment on the campus. In a notice issued, the university said: “The Vice Chancellor has been pleased to appoint Professor Ibraheem, Department of Electrical Engineering as Dean Students’ Welfare with immediate effect till further order…” https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1560302575001419787 On Thursday, Ibraheem who is currently working as Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia since 2002, was felicitated after joining his new position, said university sources. Ibraheem joined the Department as a…

Residents oppose expansion of Okhla WTE plant The Okhla waste-to-energy plant located close by residential areas is back in the news with the residents opposing its expansion claiming that the toxic fumes emanating from the plant lead to several health hazards among the people. During a recent hearing for expansion of the WTE plant at Madanpur Khadar, residents opposed the expansion plan, urging the authorities to call off the expansion and shift the Okhla plant to the landfill site at Tughlaqabad. “There is foul smell and toxic fumes within our society, especially during the winters and it have been impacting…

Master’s in Social Work for Urdu medium students Dept. Of Social Work, Maulana Azad National Urdu University is offering admissions into career oriented Post Graduate Programme, Master’s in Social Work for Urdu Medium Students. Applicants with 45% marks in any Bachelor’s degree/equivalent with knowledge of Urdu at the 10th, 12th or graduation level may apply for MSW. General admission guidelines can be referred to through https://manuucoe.in/regularadmission/. The last date for online application for MSW is 30thAugust 2022. The alumni of the department are serving in organisations of good repute in bilateral organisations such as the UN, UNFPA and UNICEF. They…

Kin of victims of Jamia Nagar fire to be given Rs 10 lakh each: Delhi govt The Delhi Government on Tuesday approved ex-gratia assistance for the kin of victims who lost their lives in the Mundka fire incident and restaurant fire mishap in Jamia Nagar this year. Despite the best possible efforts from Delhi Fire Services and other supporting agencies, as many as 27 people were killed when a massive blaze ripped through a four-storey commercial building in West Delhi’s Mundka on 13.05.2022. Two people had lost their lives in a fire mishap at a restaurant in Jamia Nagar, said…