Author: theokhlatimes
Hype and hoopla over bulldozer in Shaheen Bagh It was on Sunday when talk on proposed anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh factory outlet road which had grabbed international attraction years ago over more than 100-day anti-CAA women peaceful sit-in had started with AAP supporters saying like earlier this time around too police is not giving security cover. https://youtu.be/aZR3oNoQydw All told, from 9.30 am journalists started coming in Shaheen Bagh to cover the event. By 11 am, the factory outlet road in Shaheen Bagh was covered with huge number of journalists and YouTubers and local leaders were seen giving bites to…
Bulldozer returns, Shaheen Bagh residents heave a sigh of relief. No structure was demolished. A ladder used for construction work was removed by building workers. https://youtu.be/14s5npq2Rpc Bulldozer returned from Shaheen Bagh. Metal ladder being used for shuttering was removed. When asked about the drive, Shakeel Saifi said: “There is no illegal encroachment on this road where more than 100-day anti-CCA sit-in was held. As you can see the MCD has left and took away its bulldozer after the owner agreed to remove it,” he said. Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan said there is no encroachment by residents in the locality and…
Bulldozer comes to Shaheen Bagh. A few minutes ago bulldozer arrived in Shaheen Bagh which had become the epicentre of the nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019-2020. Large numbers of media persons were seen around the bulldozer. Many Shaheen Bagh residents said there were more media persons than residents. https://youtu.be/9wlZZ–5W2c There was high drama in Shaheen Bagh with local leaders, including those of Congress and AAP, turning up at the spot. It was at 10.15 am when bulldozer arrived some Congress leaders sat on in front of the machine in protest, blocking its way. They were detained…
Update on Zakir Nagar dhallan late-night road accident A delivery boy was hurt in Zakir Nagar dhallan late-night accident, according to resident Khateeb Tihami. He said a food delivery boy, who had come to deliver food to a local resident, met with a road accident as a biker hit him from the front. “The man sustained injury on face and is unable to say anything. Police has reached the spot and ambulance has been informed which is on way,” said Tihami in a live FB video. In a video it can be seen that Tihami is helping the man to…
Okhla school switches to online mode after student shows Covid-like symptoms A private school in Okhla has switched to online mode after a student showed Covid-like symptoms. A Batla House resident said, he received this message from the school. “A child in Class 5 is showing Covid-like symptoms. Therefore, physical classes will be shut for the students of Class 5 (sections A, B and C) on May 9 and 10, 2022.Also, please note that teachers will be taking online classes for these two days. Parents will be informed about the timetable,” read the notice. An Abul Fazal Enclave resident said…
Took action against illegal dairy mafia, impounded 211 stray cattle, demolished temporary sheds: SDMC Following the High Court’s order, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation said it has taken major action against illegal dairies running beneath Baba Banda Singh Bahadur bridge in Kotla Mubarakpur and has demolished the temporary construction set up by the dairy owners in past few days. The SDMC said it took strict action against illegal dairy mafia, impounded 211 stray cattle and demolished all temporary sheds & sealed the premises. The civic agency said it carried out the operation with the help of the police force. “During…
5-lakh Rohingyas, Bangladeshis residing illegally in city, tell us about them: BJP leader urges Delhiites Delhiites have been asked to inform BJP about Rohingyas and Bangladeshis living illegally here. This was announced by Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta on Saturday. He claimed that around five lakh Rohingyas and Bangladeshis live in the city. “Delhi people will have to come forward to deal with the problem of illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis living in Delhi. We appeal to the people of Delhi to tell us about the illegal Rohingyas and Bangladeshis settled near their area. The municipal corporations will take action against…
Watch: Al-Bake’s owner talking about Friday incident After months of hiatus, food critic Javed Khan resumes food reviews. In the first one after Ramzan, he visited Al-Bake in New Friends’ Community Centre on Saturday to cover the terrace collapse incident from ground zero. After interacting with the Al-Bake’s owner Saquib Beg, Khan walks through the shop’s other part where business as usual was going with food lovers relishing Al-Bake’s shawarma. https://youtu.be/UP44HSydmzE The incident, which got wide attention in the locality, took place on Friday night. Luckily, no major incident happened as Saquib said a few delivery boys who had sustained…
Cooking gas cylinders’ price hiked The price of domestic cooking gas was hiked by ₹ 50 per cylinder on Saturday, according to media reports. This is the second increase in two months. With the latest increase, now a 14.2-kg non-subsidised cooking gas cylinder, also known as LPG cylinder, will now cost ₹ 999.50 in Delhi. The last hike in domestic LPG prices took place on March 22, when the price was increased by ₹ 50. There was no increase in the price of this cylinder in the month of April, reported NDTV. A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now cost ₹…
Watch: Update on Shawarma King Al-Bake incident A video of the collapse of a concrete terrace at Shawarma King Al-Bake surfaced on Friday night. In the video it is seen that a terrace has collapsed leading to people shouting and some even making videos from their mobile phones. Within minutes the video started doing the rounds in the social media. https://youtu.be/hizAl_5nQIg The OT spoke with Al-Bake owner who said the incident took place at around 7 pm on Friday and all was fine with one delivery boy sustaining minor injuries. Al-Bake Okhla franchise owner Adam, who shared a few photos and…